Australian Concussion Guidelines

For youth and community sport

Here you’ll find essential concussion resources to support athlete safety, including the Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport and our downloadable return to sport poster.

Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport

The Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport provide clear and consistent advice for parents, teachers, coaches, sideline staff, and others involved in youth and community sport. Released in February 2024, these guidelines outline how to recognise and manage concussion, from the moment of injury to a safe return to learning, work, and sport.

 

Return to sport poster

This return to sport poster provides simple steps to help ensure athletes with suspected concussion receive proper care and sufficient recovery time.

Download and print this A3 resource, and place it on a board in your club or school for a quick and easy reference for how to manage suspected concussion.

The guidelines have been rigorously developed and reviewed in partnership with several organisations based on data, expertise and experience. and align with international concussion standards.

 

National concussion poster campaign partners

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