It has been a year like no other in 2020 and with everything that has occurred, it has highlighted the importance of infection control in community sport settings, calling for adaptations to best practice and adjusting to the ‘new normal’. On Tuesday December 8,...
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New Evidence and Guidance for Safe Sport in Extreme Heat Conditions – Webinar Review
After the catastrophic bush fire season last summer in Australia, it is no surprise that 2020 is on track to be one of the warmest years on record. On Thursday 3rd of December at 7pm SMA held a live webinar and Q&A with expert panel members Associate Professor...
Concussion in Sport with Associate Professor Andrew Gardner Review
On Wednesday 25 November Sports Medicine Australia held a live webinar on concussion in sport presented by world renowned concussion expert and Associate Professor Andrew Gardner in collaboration with the NSW Office of Sport, Sport and Recreation ACT, Tasmanian...
Promoting Good Mental Health: From the Weekend Warrior to the Elite Athlete – Review
On Thursday 29 October Sports Medicine Australia held a live panel discussion on mental health in sport hosted by Sport & Exercise Physician Dr Adam Castricum. The panel included world renowned Sports Medicine professionals with AFL Chief Psychiatrist Dr Ranjit...
SMA Launches COVIDSAFE Safer Sport Education Program
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a revised, COVIDSAFE Safer Sport Education Program and new national course calendar. SMA has taken a leadership position in transforming the program into a COVIDSAFE model that will provide ongoing...
Safer Sport Program: COVID-19 Safety Measures
As an organisation we are extremely aware of the significant role we have to play in the return to sport at all levels, and as such we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure that the recommencement of training is carried out in a safe and socially responsible...