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News & Events
BENEFIT AMENDMENTS
NSW Minister for Finance, Joe Tripodi 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.
2009 NSW SPORTS SAFETY AWARDS
The nomination period for the 2009 NSW Sports Safety Awards is now open! It is never too early to nominate your contribution in making sport safer in NSW. Closing date Monday 7 September 2009. The NSW Sports Safety Awards luncheon to be held Friday 13 November 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!
CONFERENCES & TRAINING
The NSW Sporting Injuries Committee attends a number of conferences each
year to support the work of injury prevention in sport and to inform the
public of our activities and services. Listed below are important up
coming conferences:
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
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.
NEW SPORTS BRA FITNESS BOOKLET NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
A supportive and well-fitted bra is an essential piece of sporting equipment, not just a piece of underwear. Yet a study by the University of Wollongong found that 88% of young athletes were wearing bras during sport that did not fit them correctly and 85% failed a simple knowledge test on bras and bra fit.
The University of Wollongong has developed a booklet providing simple information regarding how to choose a bra suitable to wear during sport and how to tell if it fits.
For more information or to order a Sports Bra Fitness booklet please go to: http://unishop.uow.edu.au/
- Click on the Books link on the left hand navigation bar
- Enter the title "Sports Bra Fitness" in the Keyword search area
- Click on the book imageTitle : Sporting Injuries Committee Website
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