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2025 ASICS SMA Conference Award Winners
Congratulations to all our SMA Award winners at the 2025 ASICS SMA Conference, held from 29 October - 1 November in Hobart. ASICS Medal for Best Paper Overall: Dr Andrea BruderReducing injury burden in tactical athletes. A concept mapping study. Wendy Ey Award...
Sports Heat Tool helps sport manage heat risk
Stay safe and active in the heat Australia’s climate can be tough. Athletes, coaches and active Australians often train and compete in hot and humid conditions. Knowing how to prepare for, recognise and manage heat stress is essential for performance, safety and...
2026 Karen Schneider SMA Safer Sport Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Northern Territory Sports Awards. The NT Sports Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. Managed by the Department of People, Sport and Culture, the awards provide an...
Pickleball Australia partners with Sports Medicine Australia
Pickleball Australia (PA) and Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) are excited to announce a new partnership. Through this partnership, PA members can now access discounts on SMA’s nationally recognised HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide CPR courses....
Updated Pre-Exercise Screening Guide released
The latest version of the Adult Pre-Exercise Screening Guide is now available, providing updated guidance to support safe and effective participation in physical activity across the health and fitness sectors. Pre-exercise screening is an important first step...
SMA joins the ASC’s Play Well Affiliates program
Another seven organisations are joining the ASC’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more Australians be physically active. The organisations all play a key role in the sport and recreation space and sit outside the recognised national sporting organisations...