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The impact of COVID-19, both real and perceived is evolving at a rapid rate. Sport NSW is actively monitoring the latest updates and will continue to update its members and stakeholders throughout the pandemic.

A Return to Sport for Under 18's from 1 July 2020

It was announced last week by the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, that “kids’ sport can resume across NSW from 1 July."

Sport NSW have prepared a document outlining what is currently known and some of the key considerations regarding the Government's announcement.

It is important to note that until further information is provided, in NSW, there is still the requirement for State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and SSOs for people with a Disability (SSODs) to comply with current Public Health Orders. If a sport requires an exemption to the Public Health Orders, then an application requesting exemption is required. Pleae see the Sport NSW Release dated 22 May 2020 for further information (click here).

To download the full document, including the NSW Government Media Release, please click here.

Term 3 Activate Inclusion Sports Days Postponed

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 3 have been postponed, following the previous announcement of all Term 1 and 2 postponements. This decision has been made in accordance with recommendations from NSW Health and advice from NSW Department of Education, as communities across NSW adapt to the new COVID-safe environment.

The postponed events for Term 3 include Kempsey on 30th July, Port Macquarie on 31st July, Singleton on 9th September, Lake Macquarie on 11th September and Penrith on 17th September. Sport NSW and Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT will work closely with host councils in early September to review health advice and monitor the situation, prior to determining whether Term 4 events will go ahead. It is the intention of Sport NSW and Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT to return to these regions in 2021, with registered schools from 2020 receiving priority to attend.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Sport NSW recently announced the launch of the Active Abilities Series – by people with a disability, for people with a disability.

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Murray Elbourn, Disability Inclusion Manager at Sport NSW, identified the scarcity of specific online exercise content for people with a disability – despite the increasing options for able-bodied people.

Sport NSW collaborated with Rachelle Sultana, Head Exercise Physiologist at Healthstin, seven incredible NSW and Australian representative athletes from across the physical, sensory and intellectual disability spectrum, and the team from Hustle Media to create workout sessions for people with disabilities.

The program features three levels: 10-minute introductory, 15-minute intermediate and 30-minute sport participant exercises that are designed for the following disabilities:

• Blind or Low Vision
• Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Autism
• Down Syndrome
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• Quadriplegia & Paraplegia

Click here to access the Active Abilities Series

For further information, please contact:
Murray Elbourn - Sport NSW Disability Inclusion Manager
M: 0427 186 734
E: inclusion@sportnsw.com.au

Sport NSW, the Australian College of Physical Education and the NSW Office of Sport have collaborated to create Timeout Talks - #unitedforsports webinar series. The webinar series is a free resource for the industry that aims to keep our sporting community connected and united so we can return as one.

Join us this week for another great Timeout Talk webinar.

COVID-19s Impact on Young Athletes

Thursday, 11 June: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Hosted by Yash Kammoun, this webinar will give you the opportunity to hear from our young sportspeople as they talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their engagement with sport, and delve into their vision for sport in the post COVID-19 world. The panel consists of four incredible young athletes who are the future of sport in NSW. Register online and tune in to hear their insights and thoughts.

Host: Yash Kammoun (Go Active Project Lead).

Panelists: Claudia Bell (Rugby NSW), Taylor Walker-Lear (Swimming), Adam Lambert (Boardercross) and Omar Matar (AFL).

To register for this Timeout Talk, please click here.

It's time to recognise your NSW Sport Volunteers! Don't forget to nominate!

If you know of any outstanding efforts and achivements by volunteers in your organisation, please nominate them for the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards.

The NSW Community Sports Awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW. These awards are focused on community and grassroots sport and provide State Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Organisations with a Disability an opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of their dedicated volunteers.

This year, nominations are invited for ten categories plus the Distinguished Long Service Awards for those who have given exceptional service to their sport for over 25 years. To assist with your nominations, please download the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards Guidelines to see the conditions of entry and criteria for each award category.

The nomination period has been further extended and nominations will now close at midnight on Friday, 17 July 2020. To nominate, please click here.

For any futher information about nominations or the event, please visit the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards event page or contact Sport NSW on (02) 8736 1239 or info@sportnsw.com.au.

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The firm has a strong track record advising state and national sporting organisations, professional sports clubs, major events, racing clubs, venue managers and government on a broad range of legal, commercial, and sport-specific issues.

In these difficult times, we have been assisting sport organisations across a range of COVID-19 related issues, including staffing, contracts, postponing and cancelling events, refunds, virtual activity and digital platforms and planning for reactivation.

As a full service, national firm, Lander & Rogers assists sport and leisure clients on a range of legal needs including governance and constitutions, sports contracting and procurement, intellectual property and licensing, broadcast rights, competition and consumer law, policy development, privacy and data protection, workplace relations and safety, real estate and leasing, litigation and dispute resolution, technology, risk management, and insurance.

Please contact us to discuss how we can support your organisation.

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The COVIDSafe app has been developed by the Australian Government as part of their work to slow the spread of COVID-19. The app is designed to help find and contain outbreaks quickly, meaning governments can start to ease restrictions while still keeping Australians safe.

The COVIDSafe app helps find close contacts of COVID-19 cases. The app helps state and territory health officials to quickly contact people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. This reduces the chances of you passing on the virus to your family, friends and other people in the community.

Sport NSW is supporting the government and encouraging the sporting community to download the COVIDSafe app. Downloading the app is completely voluntary, however we hope it will assist in the easing of restrictions and help keep our community safer as we start to return to sport and other activities.

For all the information on the COVIDSafe app, please click here.

The Para-sport Equipment Fund is a joint initiative of Paralympics Australia and Sport Australia, supported by Paralympics Australia’s sponsors and donors. It is designed to provide opportunities for Australians with disabilities to participate and compete in Para-sport by addressing the challenges associated with the high cost of Para-sport equipment.

Applications for Round 5 are open and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 26 June. Please click here to apply.

For information on eligibility requirements and the selection process, please click here. For athlete testimonials, please click here.

The Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary monitors available Grants (returning and new) from around NSW. 

Sunsuper's Dreams for a Better World Community Grants
To assist not-for-profit organisations or community groups that dream of helping to create brighter futures for Australians or a more active community or support others to live better. The three rounds for 2020 are Better Living, Brighter Futures and Active Community with a total of $150,000 available. Applications close on Friday, 26 June 2020. Click here for more information or to apply.

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. To see the full guidelines for small business and not-for-profit organisations, please click here.

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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