First Aid, Injury Claims & Ambulance Cover

All Accidents should be lodged through "Log an Incident" via the staff complispace.

• All Diocesan sporting events will have first aid coverage from qualified providers. Schools are encouraged to bring their own basic first aid kits to carnivals to treat minor injuries for their own students. Injuries of a more serious nature should be referred to the First Aid Officer who will be identified at the start of the day to all Team Managers.

• At times, where the injury is of a more serious nature, the First Aid Officer will complete an accident report form and may suggest follow up consultation with a doctor or physiotherapist. A copy of this injury form will be made available to the school and Executive Officer if requested.

• If needed, an ambulance may be called to transport an injured student to hospital. School Team Managers should be made aware of these arrangements and make contact with the school and parent/guardian to advise of this situation.

• The Armidale Diocese has liability insurance for student accidents through the Catholic Church Insurance (CCI) and can provide some cover for the cost of any hospital treatment or other benefit if cost arises from an injury while engaging in a sporting activity as part of a school team. This includes ambulance cover to the nearest hospital. Please note that CCI is not a registered health fund and cannot pay all medical expenses. It is recommended that students participating in representative school sports be covered by private health insurance.

• Parents can also make contact with their school office if they have questions around this claim process.