Coronavirus COVID-19

During this time of uncertainty and rapid change, PAA efforts are focused on bringing you accurate, up to date information and resources as they become available.  If you have any concerns or information to share, please email the PAA directly info@pilates.org.au.

Help us use our time effectively to keep you informed.

Australia’s federal, state and territory governments are gradually easing restrictions around public gatherings, how businesses can operate, and regional travel. The pages linked below summarise our understanding of current government responses and do not replace the government’s formally issued advice.

When considering which restrictions are applicable to you, note that local State/Territory regulations take precedence over Commonwealth instructions.

**Please note that the Australian government responses to Covid-19 are changing regularly and remain the authoritative source for what is and isn’t permitted.

State & Territory Specific information

• ACT  – updated 28 September
• New South Wales
• Queensland
  
• Northern Territory
• South Australia
  
• Victoria – updated 28 September
• Western Australia
  
• Tasmania

The following information may also help you prepare for the easing of workplace restrictions:

PAA/APMA Proposed Return to Work plan

NCCC COVID-19 business checklist

Assessing COVID-19 risk in the workplace

Hygiene and cleaning advice and information

COVID-19 Health Updates

Australian Government – Essential information, latest announcements
Australian Government Department of Health website – For the latest information about COVID-19 in Australia.
The World Health Organisation  – Provides daily updates, information and guidance about the global outbreak.

Australian Government – Support for Business – including Companies, Sole Traders and Employers (JobKeepers Allowance, JobSeekers Allowance, etc.)
Australian Tax Office – COVID-19 frequently asked questions (finance & ATO related)
Treasury – Economic Response to the Coronavirus
Fairwork Australia – Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws
Business.gov.au – Coronavirus information and support for businesses
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission – Understanding Small Business rights and obligations under Australian Consumer Law during COVID-19.

KPMG – A list of government grants available to assist private, mid-market and family businesses affected by the impacts of COVID-19 (document at bottom of their webpage).
MHFA SUPPORT RESOURCES A list of financial and other supports at Federal and State levels for sole traders and/or small businesses (created April 2020).

Many studios and teachers are beginning to set up online sessions and classes for their clients, as social distancing and government restrictions impact business. This may be a steep learning curve for some teachers so the page linked below has useful resources to help you set up.

Resources for Teaching Classes Online

The recent shutdowns dramatically affected all PAA members. To help ease the burden for members the PAA implemented the following:

• an automatic 3 month extension of all personal memberships and PDP expiry dates (incremental rollout).
• the membership requirement to hold a current First Aid certificate is suspended for renewals until it is once again possible to complete First Aid training.
• BMS have agreed to extend the renewal date by 3 months for no additional premium, for all members renewing their insurance in the next 12 months.
  the limit for claiming online PDPs has been removed until further notice, allowing members to accumulate additional points from online workshops.
• workshop organisers are advised that approved face to face workshops can be offered in an online format – the same number of PDPs will be awarded, provided content and length are the same.

It is impossible to predict where we will all be in a few months time. The Member Support Plan will be reviewed as new developments occur with the objective of helping members manage through COVID-19 to recovery.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of  your ongoing membership: info@pilates.org.au

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