Resources
Programs and guides
- Voice Care Program — 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 — 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 — contains strategies for maintaining voice qualities and tips on what to avoid.
Templates relevant to this policy and procedure
- OHS Risk Register — to develop appropriate risk control strategies and allocate adequate resources to implement them.
- Risk Assessment Template — schools can use this to conduct a risk assessment to determine the risk (likelihood and consequence of injury or harm).
Useful websites
- Voice Care — 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.
Resources page containing supporting resources and links for this topic including the Voice Care Guidelines
Reviewed 03 March 2021