MEDICAL POLICY 2026

1. Medical Information – Duty to Disclose

  • I understand that it is my responsibility to fully and accurately complete the medical section of the registration for each child, including (but not limited to):

    • All medical conditions and diagnoses

    • All medications (prescribed and over-the-counter)

    • All allergies (food, environmental, medication, latex, etc.)

    • Any special needs, disabilities, behavioural, learning or sensory needs

    • Any other information relevant to my child’s health, safety or participation in dance classes and related activities.

  • I agree to promptly update this information if anything changes (including new diagnoses, changed medications, new allergies or special needs).

  • I understand and agree that dancenergy studio will not be held responsible or liable for any illness, injury, reaction or incident arising from medical conditions, allergies or special needs that are not disclosed, or are inaccurately or incompletely disclosed, by me.

2. Special Needs / Diagnosis / Inclusion

  • I understand that the more detail I provide about my child’s diagnoses, special needs, behaviours, triggers, support strategies or anything else that may affect their participation, the better dancenergy can support and include my child in classes, rehearsals and performances.

  • I consent to dancenergy using this information internally to plan for my child’s safety, participation and inclusion, and to share it with relevant staff or contractors on a strict need-to-know basis only.

3. Administration of Medication & Over-the-Counter Pain Relief

  • I understand that I remain responsible for providing & administering any prescribed medications my child may require.

  • Students aged 12 years and over
    I consent to staff or representatives of dancenergy (who may not be medically qualified) administering, or supervising the administration of, non‑prescription over‑the‑counter pain relief where reasonably required for minor pain, headache, menstrual pain or similar, in accordance with the product instructions and age/weight‑based dosing. This may include:

    • Paracetamol (e.g. Panadol)

    • Ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen)

    • Naproxen (e.g. Naprogesic)

  • I confirm that I have disclosed any allergies, sensitivities, medical conditions or other reasons why my child should not receive any of these medications.

  • Students under 12 years of age
    I understand and agree that, unless otherwise directed by emergency medical personnel:

    • Over‑the‑counter pain relief (e.g. Panadol, Nurofen, Naprogesic) will not be administered by dancenergy to children under 12 years of age; and

    • If my child appears unwell or in significant pain or discomfort, I will be contacted and required to collect my child as soon as possible.

  • I understand that dancenergy staff are not doctors or nurses, and that any medication given is a first‑response measure only, and does not replace professional medical care.

4. First Aid Consent

  • I consent to staff and representatives of dancenergy providing first aid and basic medical assistance to my child if, in their reasonable judgment, it is necessary (for example, for minor cuts, bruises, sprains, nosebleeds, headaches, minor falls or similar incidents).

  • I understand that first aid may include, but is not limited to:

    • Cleaning and dressing minor wounds

    • Applying ice or cold packs

    • Elevating limbs

    • Monitoring my child’s condition and comfort

    • Other standard first aid practices consistent with their training.

5. Emergency Medical Treatment & Ambulance

  • In the event of a serious illness, injury or medical emergency involving my child, I authorise dancenergy and its staff or representatives to:

    • Call 000 and request an ambulance or other emergency services;

    • Arrange for my child to be transported to a hospital, medical facility or doctor; and

    • Permit emergency medical or dental treatment to be administered as deemed necessary by qualified medical personnel.

  • I understand and agree that I am responsible for all costs associated with:

    • Ambulance transport

    • Emergency medical or dental treatment

    • Hospital care

    • Any follow‑up treatment, medications or consultations.

  • I agree that dancenergy will make reasonable efforts to contact me, and/or the listed emergency contacts, as soon as practicable, but that emergency care will not be delayed if I cannot be reached.

6. Limitation of Liability (NSW)

  • I acknowledge that dance classes, rehearsals and performances involve inherent physical activity and some risk of injury (for example, sprains, strains, falls, impact with other students, etc.), and that dancenergy will take reasonable steps to provide a safe environment and respond appropriately to medical situations.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless dancenergy, its owners, directors, employees, contractors and volunteers from liability for any injury, illness, allergic reaction or other harm suffered by my child arising from or contributed to by:

    • Pre‑existing or undisclosed medical conditions

    • Allergies, sensitivities or special needs that are not disclosed or are incompletely disclosed

    • My failure to provide updated or accurate medical information

    • The reasonable provision of first aid, over‑the‑counter medication (as consented above), or emergency medical assistance,

  • except to the extent that such injury, illness or harm is caused by the proven negligence of dancenergy or its staff, or otherwise cannot lawfully be excluded under the law of New South Wales and Australia.