Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Schools - Edition 2, 2006 is currently being updated. Appendix 7 of the guidelines refers to the ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan. To view current versions of the plans go to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc (ASCIA) website.

Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Schools - Edition 2 (PDF 1MB) outlines the steps schools need to follow to manage the needs of students who have been diagnosed as being at risk of a severe allergic reaction. They recommend a case by case approach which is responsive to the needs of the individual student within the context of the particular school.

The guidelines include information and forms for parents (Appendices 1, 2 & 3). These have been translated into 22 languages.

Where a student is known to be at risk of an anaphylactic reaction, an individual health care plan is developed.

Parents will need to provide information from their child's medical practitioner , including an ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan. This information will be used in the development of an individual health care plan.

For further information about ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plans schools can contact the student welfare consultant at their regional office or the Student Welfare Directorate.