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COVID - 19 | Gymnastics Victoria Updates

Gymnastics Victoria are here to support you and your club as we navigate the ever changing situation around the coronavirus COVID- 19.

We are committed to ensuring our clubs and wider community receive up to date information and will continue to be in regular contact as new information arises.

As restrictions ease and clubs prepare to re-open you can refer to our hub of information and resources on the Return to Gymnastics web page .

Click on the tabs below to read up to date information regarding Gymnastics Victoria's response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

2022: COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our sport, member clubs and their members and across Victoria.

GV relies on the advice and guidance from State Government and supports the public health direction that all eligible Victorians should be immunised. GV works actively with the state government to assist member clubs interpret guidelines through the regular public response changes to COVID-19.

GV is seeking to minimise the risks to our member’s health and safety with current directives for our sport:

People participating in and attending Gymnastics Victoria events or activities will need to be fully vaccinated, or provide their vaccination exemption, from the age of 12 years and 2 months. However, as per recent government guidance, we will not be checking immunisation status for people 18 years and under.
GV will abide by the rules and regulations of the venues where sanctioned events are held and will advise attendees prior to the event what those requirements will be.

Please note these directives may change in line with the public response to covid-19. It is important to seek the latest advice at the time of events.

The most recent guidance for the sport, exercise and physical recreation services sector is available here.

Communication sent to Clubs Friday 14 January

Welcome to 2022 – let’s hope this year is kind to us all.

The GV team is energised by a new strategic plan and a very full calendar!

Thank you for your support throughout 2021 and we look forward to continuing to build on our strong club relationships and services throughout this year. We recognise that this is still a difficult time and the GV team is on hand to support you.

COVID Safe Workplace
Despite the rise in COVID numbers and the new Omicron strain, there has been an easing of requirements within the sport sector and in what are athletic hallmarks of our sport, showing resilience and an ability to change – here we are with updated guidance.

The most recent guidance for the sport, exercise and physical recreation services sector is available here

What is essential for all clubs is to ensure you have a COVIDSafe plan and keep records of everyone attending, using the Service Victoria app. Clubs must also display signage in public spaces providing information about check-in, vaccination requirements and, where relevant, mask requirements.

Sign and poster templates are available here.

Clubs must also ensure that they follow the venue vaccinations policy for where the club is located.

People participating in Gymnastics Victoria events (competitions, functions, meetings, education) will need to be fully vaccinated from the age of 12 years and 2 months.

If you have a positive case in the workforce, please refer to the COVID Checklists available here.

The GV Return to Gymnastics Toolkit has a suit of information available for clubs and updates are located here as they become available.

If you have any questions on any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact the Gymnastics Victoria team on 9005 4700 or at [email protected].

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Useful Links

Australian Department of Health
Department of Health Fact Sheets
World Health Organisation
Victorian Government
Business.vic.gov.au
Victorian Government Self-Assessment Tool
Gymnastics Australia
National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080

Financial Help
The Australian Banking Association has announced a small business relief package where banks will defer loan repayments for small businesses affected by COVID-19 for six months: https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-small-business-relief-package. Individual banks are implementing other measures such as waiving merchant terminal fees for a period. Check with your bank to see what is available.

Mental Health
We understand the effect the COVID-19 outbreak is currently having on life in general and the significant knock-on effect that it’s also had on the gymnastics community regarding qualifications, training, competitions, work, schooling and general living.

This can be worrying and frustrating. It is normal and okay to feel overwhelmed by news of the outbreak, particularly if you have experienced mental health issues before. It is really important to look after your wellbeing during this time and know what resources and support networks are available to you. If you’re feeling anxious or worried, seek support if you need it.

Contact beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 for free counselling. Or refer to their website where there is specific information regarding COVID-19 and your mental health and wellbeing

If you would prefer to speak to psychologist, under the Medicare “Better Access” initiative, your GP can prepare a Mental Health Plan for you and make a referral to receive up to 10 Medicate-funded psychological sessions. Depending on who you see, these sessions could be bulk-billed and fully-funded or you may need to just pay the gap. You can find further information on these services here.

Please be aware that you may need to wait to see your GP as they are working tirelessly on this outbreak.

If you are urgently concerned about your wellbeing or that of someone close to you, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for immediate 24/7 support. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 000.

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