Medical Intervention Support (Reference 20)
Medical Intervention Support (MIS) funding supports schools to engage appropriately trained staff to assist students who require regular, complex medical support at school.
MIS funding is available to support schools to put in place the necessary work arrangements for the delivery of specialised assistance to these students. This involves engagement of appropriately trained Education Support (ES) staff to undertake duties and responsibilities for delivering supporting procedures, consistent with Level 1, Range 2 of the ES Class.
The ES staff member must have undergone specific training to support the student’s medical needs. Training may be provided by an appropriate healthcare provider, or through the Schoolcare Program.
Eligibility
Schools with the following campus types are eligible for Medical Intervention funding at campus level:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Primary/Secondary Combined
- Special
- Disability
- Day Special
- Special Development
- Deaf
Funding is calculated for each of the four school terms and is allocated through credit funding.
Rates – 2024
Rate per eligible student: $15,472
Medical Intervention Support is allocated on a pro rata basis according to applications received from schools and the enrolment of an eligible student.
In cases where the student transfers to another school, an application for Medical Intervention Support is required from the new school.
Further information
Medical Intervention Support guidelines are available at:
Reviewed 31 December 2023