The hunt is on for GPs and nurses who want to make the change, one-day-a-week at a local high school. Victoria has 100 government secondary schools that benefit from the Doctors in Secondary Schools program, through which students can access safe, quality health services.

“The benefit of DiSS will be felt by many young people for years to come and it is exciting to play a part in this.” 
- Dr Mark Timlin, DiSS Fountain Gate Secondary College, Narre Warren. 

“It is a rewarding program, and quite different to what I had expected. The variety of presentations has been quite engaging. You never know what will come in through the door.” 
- Dr Dallas Smith, DiSS Dandenong High School.

GPs and practice nurses are trained in adolescent health and wellbeing at no cost, supported by their local PHN, and work with school staff and wellbeing teams to deliver the program, in a purpose-built facility. 

There are opportunities available right now for GPs and practice nurses who dream of spending time to help kids thrive. Applications across Victoria can be made using the online expressions of interest form. 
 
Change your day-to-day. Apply now to join the Doctors in Secondary Schools program or visit vtphna.org.au/applydiss.


Contact: Natasha Blumer on natasha.blumer@nwmphn.org.au, diss@nwmphn.org.au or phone (03) 9347 1188.