SMA MEMBER NEWS SMA MEMBER NEWS NEW CONCUSSION IN SPORT POLICY AND FREE CONCUSSION WORKSHOPS With the support of the NSW Office of Sport, Sports Medicine Australia are proud to announce the release of our new Concussion in Sport Policy. This policy was designed to be an educational and practical resource for State Sporting Organisations to help them create safe sporting environments by providing important their information about how to recognise Portal and manage concussion in sport. To read this important policy document, click here Workshops for Medical Workshops for Clubs, Coaches, SMA Professionals and Practitioners:Parents and Players our In conjunction with the release of thisThese specially tailored workshopsThe aim of these workshops is to Concussion in Sport Policy, we willwill provide medical practitioners andincrease knowledge and awareness also be providing FREE concussionprofessionals involved in sport with anof concussion, whilst exploring return workshops across NSW. These in depth, detailed analysis of currentto play and long-term issues. workshops have been filtered intoconcussion assessment tools and anClick here for more info or to register. two separate streams with tailoredopen forum to ask questions and discuss information to suit each uniqueideas. Click here for more info or toAlthough these workshops are free, audience: register registration is essential. Availability is limited, be sure to register now. TASMANIA TRAINERS’ CONFERENCE – SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2018 Join us for an interactive, workshop styled event focusing on the assessment and treatment of common sporting injuries obtained in contact sports such as Australian Football Rules, soccer and netball. This event will take you through the latest techniques in taping as well as pre and post-game massage. Register now. NEW LOOK SMA WEBSITE NOW LIVE! A totally revamped SMA website is now available, complete with a fresh new look, new features and a new interface, making it easier to access and use across all your devices. Click here to check out our brand-new look. www.sma.org.au 24 VOLUME 36 • APRIL ISSUE 2018