Important information
- Nominations are currently open for this year’s DAISY Award
- DECYP will present the DAISY Award to two school health nurses each year
- Anyone associated with a DECYP school community can nominate a school health nurse for the Award.
- Nominations will close on 2 April 2026
The DAISY Award is an international program that honours nurses for their skilled and compassionate care. Our school health nurses play an important role in our school communities. They support students’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Each year DECYP will present the DAISY Award to two school health nurses who provide outstanding support in their schools.
2025 was the first time the Award was given to nurses in a school setting, anywhere in the world!
Who can nominate a school health nurse?
Anyone associated with a DECYP school community can nominate a school health nurse for the DAISY Award:
- students
- families
- principals and teachers
- student support and other DECYP staff
- community organisations who deal directly with a school health nurse in the course of their work
How do I nominate a school health nurse?
We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Award.
You can nominate a nurse by:
- Completing the online nomination form
- Asking your school office for a printed form or print by clicking here
- Sending an email to daisy@decyp.tas.gov.au with the following information:
- Your name and phone number
- The nurse’s name
- The school where the nurse works
- Why you are nominating the nurse for the DAISY Award. You can share a story or example of how they helped you, your child, your family or your school.
You can get help from your school’s office staff if you need help completing the form.
More information
For more information about the DAISY Award program, please email daisy@decyp.tas.gov.au