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Help shape the future of SMX

August 17th, 2010
Sports Medicine Australia – Victorian Branch (SMA-VIC) is currently undertaking a review of the annual Victorian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport and Exercise (SMX). We invite your feedback about this major event on the SMA-VIC calendar. Use the… more...

AFL Sports Trainers Courses

July 30th, 2010
AFL Sports Trainers Course! Held at the Hawthorn Football Club, Waverley Park, Melways Ref: 80 H2* * please ensure you arrive on time as access to Hawthorn FC is limited. Incorporating the following courses: Sports First Aid (HLTFA301B Apply First… more...

Sports clubs hit skin cancer and heat illness for six!

February 11th, 2010
Contact: SunSmart: Jane Thomas Media & Communications Advisor 0408 567 521 Smartplay: Amanda Wilson National Media Manager 0412 224 729 New research shows need for UV and heat guide for sports clubs Victorian sports participants will be better protected from… more...

Tasmanian conference to teach sport safety

February 10th, 2010
Enhancing Tasmanian community sports safety will be the focus of the Sports Injury Prevention Conference 2010 to be held on Sunday February 28 in Hobart. The conference, hosted by Sports Medicine Australia Victorian and Tasmanian Branch, will present the latest… more...

Game, set, match to tennis safety

January 21st, 2010
With The Australian Tennis Open inspiring many to take to the sport, tennis players can reduce their risk of injury by following tips from Smartplay’s Preventing Tennis Injuries Fact Sheet. Developed in association with Tennis Victoria, the fact sheet encourages… more...