Dear [[NAME]],

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), both real and perceived is evolving at a rapid rate. Sport NSW is actively monitoring the latest updates on COVID-19 and will continue to provide updates to our members as they become available.

At this stage, the Australian government has placed a ban on all major events with more than 500 people. There is currently no restrictions on participating in or attending events in NSW with less than 500 people.

The Department of Education has also announced the introduction of proactive measures in schools, including the cancellation of excursions, travel and inter-school events.

A group of state and national sporting organisations are currently working through the impact of COVID-19 on community sport and recreation activities. Any updates will be provided as soon as they are available.

It is important that sporting organisations and clubs stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 information to ensure they can make informed decisions that best protect their members. The following links provide the latest updates, including information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Commonwealth Department of Health – COVID-19 Health Alert
• NSW Health – COVID-19 Information
• NSW Health – COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
• Australian Institute of Sport – COVID-19 and Sporting Activities
• World Health Organisation – COVID-19 Information
• NSW Office of Sport - Information for Sport and Recreation

Sport NSW also reminds you that personal hygiene is of paramount importance during this time, and we advise clubs and associations to be diligent with hygiene and cleaning of common areas. Shared facilities such as clubhouses, changerooms and toilets should be kept clean and adequate soap, hand sanitiser and disinfectants should be available. Encouraging participants, staff, spectators and volunteers to remain vigilant with their personal hygiene is also recommended.

Sport NSW and Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT have declared that all Activate Inclusion Sports Days due to take place in NSW School Term 1 have been postponed in accordance with recommendations from NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education.

The postponed events include Blacktown on 25th March, Sutherland on 27th March, Wagga Wagga on 2nd April and Newcastle on 7th April. Sport NSW and Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT will work closely with host councils to review health advice and monitor the situation, prior to determining whether Term 2 events will go ahead. It is the intention of Sport NSW and Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT to reschedule all Activate Inclusion Sports Days when it is safe and advisable to do so.

The Activate Inclusion Sports Days can attract between 150 to 350 students, in addition to sports coaches, teachers, event staff and community volunteers. Our absolute focus is on protecting the health and wellbeing of all participants, particularly as these students may be vulnerable or more susceptible to infection.

Should you have any questions regarding the AISD program, please don’t hesitate to contact Sport NSW by emailing aisd@sportnsw.com.au.

The Clearinghouse for Sport is an information and sharing platform for Australian sport, and is a useful tool for anyone involved in the sports industry.

The Clearinghouse brings together Australia’s leading sport and active recreation agencies to share news, evidence and insights about all the latest information on sport, human performance, and physical activity.

The Clearinghouse sends a "Daily Sports News" update every week day, and this includes the current news stories for all sports. The news alerts are categorised by sport, making it easy to find news relevant to your sport, and also includes any industry wide announcements, alerts or updates.

In the midst of the current COVID-19 issues, the Clearinghouse for Sport has included all updates on the continuously evolving issues, its impacts on sporting organisations, actions taken by various sporting bodies and much more.

Not only is the Clearinghouse for Sport a valuable tool, but it is also free to sign up. For more information, please click here and to sign up, please click here.

Following Cameron Schwab's incredible keynote presentation, 'Finding Something', at the recent Industry Conference, Sport NSW is looking to bring his Leadership Masterclass to Sydney again.

The Leadership Materclass is a sophisticated, intimate, immersive and practical one-day intensive workshop for aspirational leaders, both current and emerging. The masterclass is facilitated by Cameron Schwab, CEO & Founder, Design CEO, who draws on his fully-lived leadership experience as a CEO in elite sports for over 25 years, as he confronts the reality of leadership, its complexity and ambiguity.

High-performing and ambitious organisations are often dealing with complexity and ambiguity, particularly in times of change and uncertainty. Schwab teaches a system that is focused on high-performance leadership habits which enable leaders to establish their daily practice of leadership excellence, all capable of being executed in high-stakes environments.

Please Note: While we were initially hoping to lock in a date in May, we will now be postponing the Leadership Masterclass until later in the year due to the current COVID-19 issues. We will stay in touch with everyone that has expressed their interest and will keep you updated on further details as they become available.

To register your interest in this Leadership Masterclass, please email us at info@sportnsw.com.au.

Now in its seventh year, AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is offering $1 million in grants to amazing Australians doing great things.

The grant is open to individuals of all ages, abilities and interests – including scientists, social entrepreneurs, educators, artists, athletes, musicians and more.

Grants between $5,000 to $100,000 are available to cover a range of activities including training, travel, equipment, living expenses and research.

The applications are now open and will close at 4pm on Wednesday 15 April 2020.

For more information about this grant or to apply, please click here and to see the Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

The Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary monitors available grants, returning and new, from around NSW. 

Emergency Bushfire Response Grants
To provide immediate relief to eligible small businesses and non-profit organisations for clean-up and restoration costs in the aftermath of the recent bushfires in NSW. Applications are now open and close at different times depending on your location. For small business guidelines, click here and for non-profit organisations, click here.

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
Providing NSW sports clubs the opportunity to acquire an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their facility at a reduced cost. Closes 8 April 2020.
Click here to apply.

For a full list - Download the Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary.

Interested in a career in sport? or Looking for the latest volunteering opportunities?

For the latest sport and recreation jobs visit the Sport NSW Jobs Board available on our website.

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