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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...
New COVIDSAFE guidelines for Sports Trainers
A new resource for Sports Trainers: Sports Trainer Practices in a COVIDSAFE Australia has been developed in collaboration by Sports Medicine Australia, the AIS and Sport Australia. Sports Trainers play a pivotal role in the health, wellbeing and safety of participants...
Leading Sports Medicine Professionals announced for Telehealth in Sports Medicine: Beyond COVID-19 Live Panel Discussion
Sports Medicine Australia is hosting a live online panel discussion with leading sports medical professionals on Tuesday 2nd of June! Tune in to hear leading sports medical professionals discuss their experiences, best practice and opportunities for the use of...
SMA extends Sports Trainer Accreditation expiry dates in response to COVID19
SMA Sports Trainer Accreditations expiring March – September 2020 Sports Trainers play a crucial role in in the return of both training and competition. SMA Sports Trainer Accreditation lasts for 3 years and then needs to be renewed. To support a smooth resumption of...