Inside the WA school where teachers are ‘just as important as doctors’

Jessica Sharma’s world was turned upside down when she was admitted to Fiona Stanley Hospital during her final year of school.

But a sense of normalcy returned when, three days into what would become an extended stay, she was visited by someone she least expected – a teacher.

The School of Special Educational Needs Medical and Mental Health operates teams throughout WA Health settings, including at Perth Children’s Hospital, Fiona…