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7–10Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 4

Health and safety of children (core)
Screening programs and immunisations
  • Identify healthcare options for expectant mothers

  • Discuss the importance of screening programs to monitor key stages of child growth and development

  • Describe prenatal screening programs and procedures that monitor the health and safety of the mother and baby

  • Describe newborn screening programs and how they support the growth, development and care of newborns

  • Outline the immunisation schedule from birth, including for Aboriginal newborns

  • Analyse the role of immunisation in the prevention of disease and illness in society

  • Evaluate factors that affect the accessibility of screening programs and immunisations for children and families

Diseases, illnesses and conditions
  • Describe trends of disease and illness in children, including mental ill-health

  • Identify common causes of childhood injuries and protective strategies to minimise risk

  • Propose strategies and safe practices to promote child health and wellbeing in a range of situations, including near the road and driveways, near water and in the playground

  • Identify the symptoms of and treatments for respiratory viruses, gastroenteritis and whooping cough in children

  • Outline the symptoms of and treatments for asthma, allergies, anaphylaxis and type 1 diabetes in children

  • Describe the impact of otitis media on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and explain the importance of effective treatment

  • Describe how the natural environment can have an effect on common diseases, illnesses and conditions experienced by children

  • Explain the importance of teaching children basic hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infectious childhood diseases and illnesses

  • Analyse the role of organisations in preventing the spread of infectious childhood diseases and illnesses

Health services
  • Outline the rights of children in health care

  • Assess healthcare policies and legislation, that protect the rights of children

  • Investigate the financial costs associated with accessing healthcare services for children, including government payments and health insurance

  • Analyse the importance of children having meaningful participation in their own health care

  • Investigate health services, allied health services and community services that support children and families from diverse backgrounds

  • Investigate health services, allied health services and community services that support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families

  • Explain the role of a collaborative approach to care in supporting children with acute and chronic health conditions

  • Outline the importance of providing Cultural safety in health services in meeting the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families

  • Assess campaigns and government programs that support the health and wellbeing of children from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children

Thinking, researching and communicating
  • Evaluate the accessibility and reliability of information and services that support the health of children

  • Research the additional healthcare needs and support required for children with a disease, illness or medical condition

  • Create written texts to explain the relationships between childhood development and aspects of health

  • Use subject-specific terminology to communicate concepts of childhood health

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