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About Us
The Sneezesafe® Program has been running in Australian schools since 2011. Developed by Australian teachers for Australian Schools with the support of Kleenex® Tissues: Sneezesafe® builds on the Australian Curriculum learning Standards for Health and wellbeing. This program also supports Australian Government guidelines relating to control of viruses.
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Program Aims:
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Alert!
Highlight the importance of correct hygiene and tissue use to help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria.
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Teach!
Provide free engaging, and relevant online learning resources which support Australian education curriculum standards for health and wellbeing.
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Encourage!
Encourage children to understand and use the 1-2-3 Process, in line with Australian Department of Health guidelines for respiratory and hand hygiene.
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Act!
Reinforce classroom learning at home, with information for parents to encourage good respiratory hygiene in the home.