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Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 18 August 2021

The Office of Sport has received several enquiries relating to the 5km rule across the areas of concern, Greater Sydney, and Regional NSW. Below are some responses to frequently asked questions based on the current Public Health Orders. The overarching advice from NSW Health is to stay local, minimise movements outside your home, and minimise unnecessary interactions with others.
Wed 18 Aug 2021

Skate Australia is currently advertising for the role of an Executive Director

An exciting opportunity exists for a new Executive Director to lead the next chapter in Skate Australia’s story. As the National Sporting Organisation for Skate Sports across Australia we are currently seeking a leader within the Australian sports management sector to lead the re-boot of our organisations executive and operational function.
Mon 16 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Regional NSW stay-at-home orders from 5pm, Saturday 14 August 2021

Further to this morning’s announcement, to protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for all of regional NSW, effective from 5pm tonight until 12.01am Sunday 22 August 2021. Stay-at-home orders will apply to all people who live in regional NSW. This means the whole of New South Wales will be under stay-at-home restrictions from 5pm today. This new order will replace any existing orders in regional NSW. Everyone must stay at home ...
Mon 16 Aug 2021

SkateNSW speed update

Due to the current covid restrictions and increasing case numbers all further scheduled speed events are currently cancelled / postponed. When the situation starts to ease and restrictions start to be lifted the calendar will be reviewed and sent out for comments. Please keep healthy and stay safe.
Sun 15 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Saturday 14 August 2021

To help battle the Delta variant, increased fines, test and isolate payments and new compliance measures will be introduced by the NSW Government. Below is an initial summary of the information announced this morning. The Office of Sport will provide a further update in the next 48 hours once the Public Health Orders are released and information is made available. Information on today’s announcements, including eligibility and how to apply for the financial support measures announced today ...
Sat 14 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 11 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for the Dubbo Local Government Area (LGA), which includes Wellington, Wongarbon, Geurie, Brocklehurst, Stuart Town, Mumbil and Eumungerie, effective from 1pm today until the beginning of 19 August 2021. Stay-at-home orders will apply to all people who live in the Dubbo LGA or have been there on or after 1 August 2021. Below is a summary of the current restrictions in place across Regional NSW.
Wed 11 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Monday 9 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions have been introduced for several local government areas across NSW over the past few days. To assist with your communications, a summary has been provided below. - Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook local government areas - Armidale Regional local government area - Tamworth Regional local government area - Penrith suburbs additional restrictions
Mon 09 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Saturday 7 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for the Armidale Regional local government area, from 5pm today until 12.01am Sunday 15 August. Stay at home rules apply if you were in the Armidale Regional local government area on or after 29 July 2021. If you have left the area, you must follow the stay at home rules until 12.01am Sunday 15 August 2021.
Sat 07 Aug 2021

2021 Inline Hockey Australia National Championships Cancelled

The National Executive committee once again has had to make the very difficult and heartbreaking decision regarding the viability of the 2021 Inline Hockey National Championships due to be held in Logan, Queensland in September this year and have seen no option but to cancel the Nationals.
Fri 06 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Thursday 5 August 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook and Cessnock from 5pm today until 12.01am Friday 13 August. The rules in place for these areas are the same that are already in place across Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast. Further information will be published to NSW Government and Office of Sport COVID-19 websites later today.
Thu 05 Aug 2021

Petition - Nowra Velo Club - Multi Sport Cycling Facility, Berry Sport and Rec

Please support former NSW Speed Skater, Richard Vitiello with a petition for the Nowra Velo Club, who are seeking funding to enable a prefabricated modular wheelchair compatible amenities building as part of the evolving Multi-sport Criterium Track Facility at the Berry Sport and Recreation Centre. SkateNSW has formally provided an expression on interest in the project, as the facility could be greatly utilised for Speed Skating training and competition, from local to international level.
Wed 04 Aug 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 28 July 2021

Given low vaccination rates, the current stay at home orders will remain in place for another four weeks (until Saturday, 28 August at 12.01am) across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour. This extra time will allow NSW residents to significantly increase the uptake of vaccines in areas most affected by the current outbreak and across the state. Overnight, the stay at home restrictions for Orange, Cabonne and Blayney were lifted.
Wed 28 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 21 July 2021

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for the Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council, and Cabonne Shire Council areas from 12.01am Wednesday July 21 until 12.01am Wednesday July 28. Stay-at-home orders will apply to all people who live in the Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council, and Cabonne Shire Council areas, or have been there on or after Saturday July 17.
Wed 21 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Wednesday 14 July 2021

Given the ongoing number of infectious cases in the community, the NSW Government has announced the current lockdown will be extended for at least another two weeks until 11:59pm on Friday, 30 July. Restrictions in regional NSW remain unchanged. We understand this is a difficult time for the sport and active recreation sector and appreciate your ongoing support in communicating this information with your stakeholders. Below are links to several announcements from the NSW Government ...
Wed 14 Jul 2021

COVID-19 Financial support and surveillance testing requirements for workers

The NSW Government and Commonwealth Government has announced a combined financial package to support households and businesses in New South Wales during the current COVID-19 lockdown. Under a new combined support package, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment will be further expanded and increased. The Commonwealth and NSW will also enter into a new 50/50 cost sharing arrangement for a new business support payment to be implemented and administered by NSW. More information will be made available on
Wed 14 Jul 2021

Sport and Recreation Sector Update - Sunday 11 July 2021

The NSW Government is seeking assistance in sharing information about the current Greater Sydney restriction with Aboriginal and CALD communities. In particular, it is important to highlight the key message about not having visitors to your home while the stay at home order is in place. Resources have been translated into 58 languages to support communities in sharing this key message.
Mon 12 Jul 2021

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