Head injury in children – return to school and sport
This fact sheet provides advice for safely returning your child to school and sports if they have had a mild head injury.
If your child or adolescent has been diagnosed by a doctor with a mild head injury, such as a concussion, they will need time to rest and recover (see fact sheet Head injury – general advice(opens in a new window)).
For moderate or severe head injuries, follow your doctor’s advice for returning your child to their normal activities.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- November 2023
- Last reviewed:
- February 2026
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