School Based Youth Health Nurse

​Roxy Murphy is our School Based Youth Health Nurse, working in partnership with Gold Coast Health and EQ to support the health and wellbeing of our students and school community.

Roxy is available on Mondays and Tuesdays in N Block and provides a safe, welcoming, private and confidential space for young people to talk about their health and wellbeing.

School-Based Youth Health Nurses work closely with students, families, and school staff to promote healthy lifestyles and support young people through the challenges of growing up. This includes contributing to classroom learning, wellbeing programs, and creating a school environment that supports positive physical, mental, and emotional health.

How the SBYHN can help:

• Confidential health consultations for individuals
• Health education and promotion across the school (classes, groups, meetings)
• Support for staff and families in health education and wellbeing initiatives
• Referrals and connections to local health and community services when needed

Self-referral accepted.  Or referrals can be made by speaking with a Teacher or The Wellbeing Team, or by emailing nurseElanorashs@health.qld.gov.au . ​

Health topics include:

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Sexual health
• Relationships
• Alcohol, vaping, and other drug concerns
• Physical health, exercise, and nutrition
• Body image, growth, and development
• Personal, family, and social issues
• Hygiene and skin concerns
• School avoidance

Important contacts:

• In an emergency: Call 000
• 13 HEALTH (Queensland Health): 13 43 25 84
• Poisons Information: 13 11 26
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
• Headspace: Youth mental health support for young people and families headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Our School-Based Youth Health Nurse is here to support students and families, help young people make informed choices, and strengthen the overall wellbeing of our school community.​