Sports injury surveillance wins tick from local Government
February 9, 2012
ACT school sporting events will soon introduce a new technology to allow injuries to be better recorded. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), in partnership with University of Canberra (UC), and supported by the ACT Government Sport & Recreation Grant Funding, will implement a portable injury surveillance record management system aimed to capture all injury data at school sporting events within the ACT.
The ACT Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Andrew Barr, said the ACT Government is pleased to be supporting the injury management system. “The Injuredata project will be a great benefit to sporting groups and participants and Canberra, and I look forward to it helping in injury prevention and injury management, and keeping our sports people on the field longer,’’ Minister Barr said. read more…….
ACT community rich in quality research
November 29, 2011
ACT researchers will be recognised for their contribution to sports injury research at the first annual 2011 ACT Research Awards Evening this week. Hosted by Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) ACT Branch with the support of every major research institute in Canberra, the evening will showcase and recognise the breadth of research being undertaken in the health and sport industry within the ACT. SMA ACT President, Peter Garbutt said the awards allow researchers to showcase their current work whilst exposing them to other professionals working within the industry. “ACT is rich in research talent in a host of areas, sport being one of those,” said Mr Garbutt……….
Gordon Waddington, Professor of Physiotherapy from the University of Canberra commended SMA for this exciting initiative to help keep Australian sportspeople safer. “Sport plays an important role in society, both in keeping us healthy and as part of the social ‘glue’ that helps keep our modern societies functioning,” said Professor Waddington……. read more………
Celebrating Five Years of Sports Training to Japanese Students
November 14, 2011
Sports Medicine Australia, Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science, is celebrating its fifth year of providing sports safety training to Japanese students. Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch (SMA ACT) in partnership with Fukuyama Heisei University in Japan have coordinated an intercultural exchange, over the past five years, which sees Japanese university students studying to become athletic trainers travel to Australia each year to take part in a tailored program which aims to extend their knowledge and expose them to new skills which can be taken back and used within the sporting field. SMA ACT Executive Officer, Trish Donoghue travelled to Japan on November 12 to celebrate the anniversary…..
SMA ACT President, Peter Garbutt says the program highlights the wealth of resources which Canberra has to offer and provides an opportunity for Japanese students to study sports medicine from a different perspective whilst experiencing Australian culture and language. “Students travelling so far to take part in our program reaffirms Sports Medicine Australia’s reputation as a world leader in terms of injury prevention initiatives and courses,” said Mr Garbutt. read more……
Aussie sport safety courses shaping Singapore
July 20, 2011
Australian sport safety courses are to be delivered to Singapore following the recent agreement between Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch (SMA ACT) and Alliance Sports Pte. Ltd.
This initiative will see Canberra based sports medicine professionals provide training to sports medicine professionals in Singapore.
Alliance Sports Pte. Ltd, a Sports Physiotherapy clinic located in central Singapore, will host the training courses, with each participant being trained to deliver Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) courses to Australian standards. read more…..
Sports trainers to play crucial role at upcoming sports events
June 30, 2011
15 local sports trainers will play a key role in preventing injuries throughout July at the 2011 Eastern University Games and the 2011 Kanga Cup. Accredited Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) trainers will treat immediate injuries and provide players with guidance on how to prevent further injury, ensuring they get the most from their competition.
The Eastern University Games (July 4-7) is the largest of the three Regional University Games held simultaneously across Australia for Australian tertiary students. The Kanga Cup (July 11-14) is the most prestigious youth football tournament in Australia with 232 teams taking part.
SMA ACT Branch Executive Officer, Trish Donoghue said having trainers available at large sporting events was crucial.
“Sport trainers play an important role in the prevention of injury, providing players with immediate injury management, advice and a crucial link between the coach and health professionals,” said Ms Donoghue. read more……
Call for World Agency for Sports Integrity at upcoming seminar
June 21, 2011
To combat doping corruption in sport, a UNSW- Canberra research team has suggested the formation of a World Agency for Sports Integrity. The basis of this agency would be to protect the integrity of sport from issues such as doping, corruption and athlete exploitation.
The UNSW-Canberra research team will present their arguments and evidence for this suggestion at the AIS SmartTalk seminar series, hosted by Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch on June 22, 2011 at 1pm. read more…..
Immediate sports injury management is winner for ADFA & UC Physio Students
March 16, 2011
The annual cost of sports injuries in Australia is an estimated $1.65 billion and the Gillard Government is set to invest a guaranteed extra $19.8 billion in public hospitals.
Governed by tough national standards to make sure that money goes straight to hospitals and straight to patients, these costs and wait periods could be slashed, and the percentage of injuries reduced, through sports first aid training and other safer sport courses which provide volunteers with the skills required to prevent and manage immediate injury.
Executive Officer of the Sports Medicine Australia (ACT) Trish Donoghue says hospitals can be avoided. “Soft tissue injuries make up the majority of weekend and sporting injuries,” Donoghue said. “These injuries do not necessarily need presentation at hospital emergency departments, they can be treated immediately and effectively by first aiders and sport trainers being available at sporting competitions.” read more……
ACT supports on-going education for Sports Trainers
October 22, 2010
Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch will be holding a one day educational conference for medical support personnel, on Sunday 24 October 2010. The conference is part of SMA ACT’s ongoing commitment to provide relevant professional development for sports trainers and first aiders, working within the sporting community.
Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch Executive Officer, Trish Donoghue, says this forum provides a crucial link to refreshing skills and knowledge on a continual basic. “The on going challenge for sporting clubs is developing ways to encourage more volunteers to undertake training, so they can put that knowledge into practice within their chosen sport,” said Ms Donoghue. “Sporting clubs continue to have difficulty in attracting sufficient volunteers to undertake first aid training as well as the perennial problem of providing financial support to fund courses.” read more…….
SMARTPLAY FACT SHEETS – Available to Public
September 6, 2010
SMA-ACT and Sportsman’s Warehouse have formed a strong partnership to foster a fit, safe and active community.
Smartplay is the product of Sports Medicine Australia and is a sport safety and injury prevention program to bridge the gap between safe playing environment and accredited sports first aid courses. read more……
Japanese students travel to Canberra to access Australia’s world class sports training
August 30, 2010
Students from Fukuyama University in Japan are visiting our Nation’s Capital this week to take part in the 4th year of Sports Medicine Australia – ACT branch SMA (ACT) International exchange program for athletic trainers. SMA (ACT) is hosting 8 Japanese students aged 20-22 supported by their teacher Mr. Ishibashi Tsuyoshi.
The objective of this program is to extend the visiting student’s knowledge and expose them to new skills which they can take back and use within their chosen sport in Japan. more….
Athletes not bullet proof when it comes to drugs
August 26, 2010
Executive Office of SMA ACT, Trish Donoghue says Ben Cousins’ documentary was a positive step forward.
It is a tragedy that elite athletes feel they need to improve performance or unwind with drugs and alcohol. The greater tragedy is that drug use among athletes is increasingly becoming an issue for all athletes, and is not confined to the elite.
Sports Medicine Australia ACT branch (SMA-ACT) has held a number of educational seminars over the past couple of months highlighting the effects of drugs and illicit substances which are common place within our weekend warriors. The aim of these seminars has been helping people talk about drugs in sport. read more…
Sports Medicine Australia aims to cut hospital queues
July 22, 2010
With Canberra’s hospitals currently experiencing longer queues than ever, Sports Medicine Australia (ACT) is offering another alternative to waiting in line.
SMA –ACT recognises that participation in sport sometimes leads to injury and is encouraging that mums, dads and volunteers take part in First Aid educational courses so that there are people at sporting grounds equipped to treat injuries immediately. more…
Sports Trainers to play crucial role at 2010 Kanga Cup
July 4, 2010
The 2010 McDonalds Kanga Cup has commenced and Sports Medicine Australia ACT, through the supply of Sports Trainers is set to play a key role in the event that runs from 4-9 July.
The McDonalds Kanga Cup is the most prestigious youth football tournament in Australia. At the Kanga Cup, Sports Trainers will be available to treat immediate injuries as they occur, and are equipped to provide players with guidance on reducing the severity of injuries.more…
Talking Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Doping with Athletes
June 23, 2010
Sports Medicine Australia (ACT Branch) will hold a forum tonight (Wednesday, 23rd June) focusing on how to talk about drugs and doping with athletes. Drug use among athletes is an increasing issue. Sports Medicine Australia, along with the help of guest speaker Sports Psychologist/Senior Lecturer with the School of Business Dr Jason Mazanov will address this problem head on. more…
Forum targets community depression and anxiety
June 8, 2010
Sports Medicine Australia (ACT) will hold a community forum on the 9th of June to raise awareness of the dangers of depression and anxiety. With many young Australians hiding their depression and anxiety, Sports Medicine Australia (ACT), through the community forum, will target these conditions within the sporting domain. more…
ACT confronts Sports Medicine head on
May 18, 2010
The Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch will hold two lectures in May as part of its ongoing role to provide information to professionals working within the sporting community. The two lectures will be held at the AIS’s Visitors Centre Theatrette, with the first lecture targeting anti-doping, and the second, traditional Chinese medicine. more…
Immediate sports injury management is winner
May 11, 2010
“Sports Medicine Australia – ACT Branch (SMA-ACT) is proud to offer our support to Robert de Castella undertaking ‘The Marathon Project’ which supports a group of indigenous young men prepare for the 2010 New York Marathon in November” said SMA ACT Executive Officer, Trish Donoghue. more…
Canberra sports medicine workshops
May 10, 2010
Sports Medicine Australia ACT Branch will be holding the following sports injury workshops in May, providing access to professionals in the doping and sports injury fields.
Workshop 1 : Present and Future Doping Research at UNSW – Canberra
Workshop 2 : Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture: Does it play a role in the treatment of sports injury. Read more…
