Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurses (WHIN) were introduced to schools in western NSW two years ago and the role has been a game changer, according to local schools.
“It’s possibly one of the best services we’ve been given over recent years,” Coonabarabran High School relieving principal Duncan Graham said.
The WHIN role was created to identify health and social needs for students, and connecting them with the appropriate services.
This week, the NSW Government announced that the program would continue, with another $60 million over four years committed to the program…