Eczema Support Australia

🌟Attn: Educators We are pleased to share a brief 1-minute clip featuring Dr. Justin Coulson, parenting expert, co-host of Parental Guidance (as seen on Channel Nine), and founder of Happy Families. In this clip, Dr. Coulson offers practical advice on managing eczema in early learning and school environments. #1: Start a conversation. Open communication is essential for creating a supportive environment. #2: Stay in close communication. Regular updates help ensure consistent care and understanding. #3: Utilize resources like the Eczema Support Australia School Kit This toolkit provides helpful strategies for managing eczema in school settings. https://hubs.ly/Q033G0990 #ParentingTips #EczemaManagement #EarlyLearning #SchoolCare #HappyFamilies #DrJustinCoulson #EczemaSupport

💡Early Learning and School Teachers This, "In the Classroom" illustration shows some of the potential triggers for children with eczema that can be found in the classroom. As well as noticing triggers, the workbook includes a section to identify solutions that can help your child with eczema feel more comfortable in the classroom. Here's a helpful summary of the two actions you can take to get started to help better prepare and protect your children with eczema in the classroom. 1. Download the Eczema School Kit: The Eczema School Kit is a resource specifically designed to help educators understand and manage eczema in the classroom. It provides detailed information on common triggers and practical tips on how to support children with eczema effectively. Link to download: https://hubs.ly/Q032Z0ZN0 2. Complete the Free Eczema Awareness Course for Educators This 45-minute course provides in-depth knowledge on eczema, its symptoms, triggers, and how it impacts children. By taking the course, you’ll be equipped with practical strategies to help students with eczema manage their condition in school. Link to Enrol: https://hubs.ly/Q032YY2j0 By increasing your awareness and knowledge of eczema, you’ll be better prepared to create a supportive environment for children living with this condition, ensuring they have a positive learning experience.

Essential for teachers from The Eczema School Kit: 👉 The Eczema Support Needs Guide + Eczema Action Plan This resource will help you prepare and get on the same page with your student with eczema and their parent. This will help your student to feel supported and give you a plan for how to best accommodate their needs. Download the full Eczema School Kit here for free: https://hubs.ly/Q032YX_y0 Need more information on the affects of eczema on students? Enrol in our free 45-minute course, Eczema Awareness for Educators, today: https://hubs.ly/Q032YZ6w0

💡INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS OF CHILDREN WITH ECZEMA Understanding potential triggers is key to providing the best care for any child in your care affected by eczema. Some of these common triggers include: 😓 Stress & Emotions 🌡 Room Temperature & Weather 🎨 Common Products & Materials 🐾 Animals & Environmental Factors All these tips are included in the Eczema School Kit: Tips and Information for Staff Handbook. To learn more and download the full Eczema School Kit, visit our website: https://hubs.ly/Q032rH1c0 Additionally, take advantage of our free Eczema Awareness Course online and become eczema aware for a child’s education and social-emotional development: https://hubs.ly/Q032rrjK0 #EczemaCare #EczemaAwareness #SchoolResources #ChildHealth #EczemaTeacherTip #EczemaSupport

As the new school year approaches, we understand that preparing your child with eczema for the classroom can feel overwhelming. At Eczema Support Australia, we're here to help you navigate this transition with confidence. Over the next two weeks, we'll be highlighting a range of resources designed to support both you and your child in managing eczema as you prepare for Term 1 and beyond. We'll begin by showcasing the Eczema School Kit, a valuable resource developed specifically for parents, caregivers, and educators. This comprehensive School Kit aims to inform and facilitate constructive conversations, nuturing the health, well-being, and educational success of children with eczema. Link: https://hubs.ly/Q032bZX70 We will also dive into our Eczema Care Online Toolkit, which answers frequently asked questions about eczema in school settings. This includes practical tips for managing eczema in the classroom, advice on how to communicate with teachers about flare-ups and triggers, and much more. Link: https://hubs.ly/Q032bY3q0 Additionally, we’ll feature insights from trusted family expert Justin Coulson, who shares practical parenting strategies for managing eczema, as well as addressing the unique challenges of sending your child to daycare, preschool, or primary school. Stay tuned for valuable resources and expert advice to help you and your child thrive this school year! #BacktoSchool #EczemaChild #EczemaSchool #SchoolandEczema #EczemaSupport

Eczema is 1 of the 10 most common diseases in Australia. It affects nearly 3 million Australians. Eczema Support Australia exists to connect, inform and advocate for the eczema community. If you or someone you know is living with eczema please reach out to us today. #EczemaCare #Eczema #EczemaSupportAustralia

On behalf of the entire team at Eczema Support Australia, we wish you a very Happy New Year! The calendar has rolled over and our mission remains the same: Our trusted team is here for you. We Listen. We Understand. We Care. We Act. We look forward to 2025 with you. #Happy New Year #EczemaSupportAustralia

What a year! Please enjoy our year in review for 2024. At Eczema Support Australia, it is our mission to inform, connect and advocate for all Australian's living with eczema. As we reach the end of 2024, would love to share some of the key highlights of the year. We inform: - QUM Alliance Eczema Program, developing resources like the Eczema Care Online Toolkit, factsheets, and webinars. - The itchY Switch – Teenager Video Resource - Eczema Unfiltered – Video Resource for Australians living with eczema - Prepared mental wellbeing programs, such as the Psychology Pilot Program and empowerment resources—ready for rollout in 2025! We connect: - Online Support Meetings – Families with eczema - Online Support Meetings – Adults with eczema - Established strong connections with new organizations, including peak medical bodies, government departments, and advocacy groups like the Patient Voice Initiative and Medicines Australia. - Strengthened ties with international stakeholders through events like HTAi, International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD)and WHO meetings with GlobalSkin, enhancing ESA’s connection globally. We advocate: - Represented the Eczema community through participation in high-profile events such as the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) Conference, PharmAus at Parliament House, webinars, and media appearances. - Media exposure of through guest speaking, podcast appearances, and coverage in outlets like Sunrise Breakfast News and Herald Sun. - Dupixent to remain affordable on the PBS - The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.  We look forward to continuing with our mission of connecting, informing and advocating for the eczema community in 2025. #EczemaSupportAustralia #YearinReview #Eczema2025

In case you missed this story: Watch the Channel Nine News Report where our very own Managing Director, Melanie Funk, stood alongside Health Minister Mark Butler as he announced the expanded PBS listing of Dupixent for severe eczema. This is life-changing for Australians impacted by severe eczema. #EczemaAwareness #NewsStory #NineNews #EczemaMedia #EczemaProgress

The exciting announcement for dupixent to remain on the PBS by Minister Mark Butler shared on Channel Nine news. This is an important step forward for all Australian's impacted by eczema and we are thrilled to see it's coverage on channel nine. We connect. We inform. We advocate. We are here to help. #EczemaSupportAustralia Read more about this amazing news here: https://hubs.ly/Q02_HwRz0 #DupixentExpansion #LifeChanging #NineNews #HealthcareProgress