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Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 5 November 2021

The Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 has been published this afternoon, outlining changes to the rules which will come into effect from Monday 8 November 2021. Amendment relating to the sport and recreation sector are detailed below. These amendments only apply to fully vaccinated adults, children under 16 years of age, and people with an approved medical contraindication certificate. Those who are not fully vaccinated must still abide by pre-roadmap restrictions ..
Fri 05 Nov 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Tuesday 2 November 2021

This morning the NSW Government has made an announcement about changes to restrictions for fully vaccinated people, commencing from Monday 8 November 2021, and changes to the roadmap for unvaccinated people. The Office of Sport will provide further information once the Public Health Order has been updated prior to the new restrictions commencing next week. We would encourage organisations to wait until the Public Health Order is released before adjusting plans for your activities and communic
Tue 02 Nov 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 20 October 2021

Overnight the NSW Government has released the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 3) 2021. This amendment relates to outdoor community sport and recreation activities. The amendment outlines the changes to the maximum gathering size for outdoor community sport gatherings. New COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport In line with the amendment, the Office has been advised a new COVID-19 Safety Plan for outdoor community sport will be released.
Wed 20 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Saturday 16 October 2021

The amendment to the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 has been published this evening. The amendment will come into effect at the beginning of Monday 18 October 2021. Below is an update as it relates to the sport and active recreation sector.
Sat 16 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 15 October 2021

The NSW Government has made announcements this morning relating easing restrictions from Monday 18 October and the delay of travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW until 1 November 2021. We understand sport and recreation organisations are seeking information about the rules for community sport as NSW reaches the 80% double vaccination target and some restrictions ease from Monday. At this point in time, the Public Health Order has not yet been released. Once the Order is released, ...
Fri 15 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Friday 8 October 2021

Following announcements over the past 48 hours regarding changes to restrictions from Monday 11 October 2021, the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Amendment (No 1) Order 2021 has now been published. The Office of Sport will continue to liaise with NSW Health regarding the roadmap and changes to restrictions that govern the sport and recreation sector. Further advice will be provided to the sector should amendments to the PHO be made over the weekend.
Fri 08 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 6 October 2021

The NSW Government has published the Public Health Order which outlines restrictions in place from the Monday after the state reaches the 70 per cent double vaccination milestone. Following consultation with NSW Health, the Office of Sport can provide the initial advice below to support the sport and recreation sector as it prepares to recommence activities. The NSW Government and Office of Sport COVID-19 webpages will be updated with further information in the coming days.
Wed 06 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Monday 4 October 2021

The NSW Government has released additional information regarding the roadmap as the State reaches the 70% and 80% double vaccination targets. This information is now available on the NSW Government COVID-19 website and in a downloadable infographic via the links below.
Mon 04 Oct 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Monday 27 September 2021

The NSW Government has announced the roadmap from easing restrictions as NSW reaches the 80 per cent double dose target. From the Monday after NSW hits the 80 per cent (aged 16 and over) double dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have up to 10 people visit their home, participate in community sport, and access hospitality venues (where drinking while standing up will be allowed indoors). All premises will operate at 1 person per 4sqm indoors,
Mon 27 Sep 2021

Skate Australia Rolls Into New Era

Skate Australia’s new Executive Director sees an abundance of opportunities for small wheeled sports in a time which has been challenging for sporting organisations. The pandemic fuelled spike in recreational roller skating and skateboarding as well as a successful Olympic debut has inspired a fresh wave of interest in activities that were previously perceived as a free-spirited pastime.
Mon 27 Sep 2021

Sleep and Mental Health in Sport Research Opportunity

Do you play sport, or have recently retired from one? If so, we would like to ask you some questions about your sleep and mental health. This 10-15 minute survey is open to adults who currently play sport or have recently retired from competition
Thu 23 Sep 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Sunday 19 September 2021

The NSW Government has announced that restrictions in local government areas of concern will start to align with other lockdown areas, as vaccination rates continue to rise in Sydney’s West and South-West. From 12.01am Monday, 20 September, the following restrictions will ease for those who live in LGAs of concern:
Sun 19 Sep 2021

ASPA Young Professionals in Lockdown Online Event

As almost half of Australia enters another week of lockdown, we appreciate the toll this is taking on the mental health of young sports professionals. If you are under 30* and work in Australian sport - either at a state or national sport, council or otherwise - read on!
Thu 16 Sep 2021

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