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News & Events
BENEFIT AMENDMENTS
The NSW Minister for Finance has announced important changes to the benefits provided under the Sporting Injuries Insurance Scheme (provides cover for sporting organisations) and the Supplementary Sporting Injuries Benefits Scheme (free cover for all schoolchildren).
Under the updated Sporting Injuries Insurance Regulation 2009, both Insurance Schemes now provide greater access to benefits for permanent loss of use for limbs and hearing and increases the benefit for the reimbursement of funeral expenses. The changes are as follows:
- A reduction in the level of permanent loss required to be suffered by sporting participants to be eligible for a benefit for loss of use of an arm or leg from 33% to 30%, and for permanent loss of hearing in both ears, from 11% to 10%.
- Increased benefits for the reimbursement of funeral expenses, from $4,650 to $9,000.
Importantly the above changes to benefits under both Insurance Schemes are provided at no additional cost to the NSW sporting community. The updated cover becomes effective on 1 September 2009.
SMARTPLAY
Want to learn more about playing sport safely? Want to educate your team on how best to safely prepare and participate when playing sport? Go to the SmartPlay website where you can find the latest information and policies on preventing injuries for over 20 different sports.
And remember: Warm Up, Drink Up and Gear Up!
SPORTS MEDICINE AUSTRALIA NSW BRANCH
SMA NSW has a vast range of information available for different sports as well as camps and courses.
Go to Sports Medicine Australia
NSW SPORTS FEDERATION
The NSW Sports Federation runs various management courses to aid administrators in effectively coordinating their sports. Courses include Managing Volunteers, Event Management in Sport, Managing Conflict and Time Management with fees between $55 - $165. To find out more or register your interest please contact julie.stafford@sportnsw.com.au
NSW SPORT & RECREATION
NSW Sport & Recreation regularly holds a variety of sports education courses across the state including sessions on child protection, water safety, sports medicine and sports administration. They also provide a practical guide to help you effectively run your sport or recreation organisation
Whether you have 10 members or 10,000 running your club provides the best practice guidelines, useful tips, suggestions, templates and checklists for anyone who wants to know more about how to run a club. Information is relevant for club directors, administrators and committee members.
Please refer to the website for what is happening in your region www.dsr.nsw.gov.au or contact your local NSW Sport & Recreation Office.
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