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SMA response to Senate Committee inquiry report into Concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports
Education critical for managing concussion Sports Medicine Australia welcomes the report by the Senate Community Affairs References Committee into Concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports. The report has made recommendations that, if implemented, should...
A ban on children heading in football (soccer), not the best approach
Sports Medicine Australia is anticipating a surge in children playing football in the wake of Australia and New Zealand hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup. While concerns about concussion may inspire calls in Australia for a ban on children heading the ball, as is the...
2023 SMA ACT Research Awards – Applications open
On behalf of the ACT State Council, we are excited to announce that the 2023 SMA ACT Research Awards are open for submissions. Drawing together representatives from key stakeholders in sports medicine and science, and physical activity research in the ACT, the SMA...
Deep Heat Mentholatum Partnership
Sports Medicine Australia is pleased to announce a new major partnership with Mentholatum, owner of Deep Heat and ICE products. The 2-year agreement recognises Mentholatum as a supporting partner of SMA’s Safer Sport Program, educating people from all backgrounds and...
2023 SMA Research Foundation Grants – Applications open
Submit your application for the 2023 SMA Research Foundation Grants by Thursday 31 August 2023. Administered by the SMA Research Foundation, and thanks to the support of Mainstay Medical, SMA Research Grants are designed to support research conducted by postgraduate...
The 6th Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
On 14 July 2023, the Consensus Statement on concussion in sport was released after the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport was held in Amsterdam in late October 2022. The 6th International Conference was the culmination of a 5-year process. This...