Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) provides youth-friendly primary healthcare onsite at Victorian government secondary schools. Through the program, a GP and practice nurse provide consultations in a purpose-built school clinic, helping students access care early, safely and without out-of-pocket costs.

The opportunity is available from Term 3 2026, or as soon as possible. 

Help students access care

This is a rewarding opportunity for a local general practice to support the health and wellbeing of young people in the Hampton Park community.

Participating practices help students access primary health care in a familiar school setting, supporting early intervention, preventative care and community-based healthcare.

Why get involved?

Doctors in Secondary Schools offer benefits for both clinicians and practices.

For GPs and practice nurses, the program provides an opportunity to:

• Work in a different setting during the school term
• Make a meaningful difference to young people, families and schools
• Build experience in adolescent health, mental health, preventative care and early intervention
• Support students who may otherwise face barriers to accessing healthcare.

For practices, the program can help:

• Strengthen your practice’s role in the local community
• Build trust relationships with your people, families and schools
• Support early intervention and preventative health
• Provide staff with professional development and a varied clinic experience.

About Hampton Park Secondary College

Hampton Park Secondary College is a large multicultural learning community situated in south east metropolitan Melbourne. They currently have over 1250 students, from over 60 cultural backgrounds and have approximately 190 staff, comprising of Teaching and Educational Support staff.

How the program works

A four-hour clinic runs weekly onsite at Hampton Park Secondary College during school terms. The day and time can be discussed with the school and SEMPHN.

The school provides a purpose-built consulting space, including equipment and IT setup. Appointments are coordinated with the school ad supported by a School Program Lead.

Students are enrolled as patients of the participating practice, and consultations are bulk billed with no out-of-pocket costs for students or families.

Support for participating practices

SEMPHN supports participating practices through onboarding, program guidance, training and ongoing coordination.

Funding and support are available for GP and nurse time, travel, practice management and consumables.

Express your interest

If your practice is interested in partnering with Hampton Park Secondary College, please complete the Expression of Interest form.

For more information, please contact the Doctors in Secondary Schools team at drsinschools@semphn.org.au.