Voice Care for Teachers

Resources

Programs and guides

• Voice Care Program (Word) — developed by the Department to assist teachers to look after their voices and to prevent the development of voice problems which may limit their effectiveness as teachers.
• Voice Care Guidelines (Word) — another resource to assist in addressing the issues associated with vocal health and provide measures to reduce vocal problems.

Display material

• Voice Care for Teachers Poster (Word) — contains strategies for maintaining voice qualities and tips on what to avoid.

Templates relevant to this policy and procedure

• OHS Risk Register (Excel) — to develop appropriate risk control strategies and allocate adequate resources to implement them.
• Risk Assessment Template (Word) — schools can use this to conduct a risk assessment to determine the risk (likelihood and consequence of injury or harm).

Useful websites

• Voice Care Australia — a body that specialises in the human voice — focusing on the prevention of voice problems by providing voice care workshops which help participants reach their full potential while maintaining healthy vocal practices.