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Coronavirus COVID-19

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 useful information to share, please email the PAA directly info@pilates.org.au.

Help us use our time effectively to keep you informed.

Member Support Plan

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

  • an automatic 3 month extension of all personal memberships (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 been approached with a request for support for PAA Member Insurance holders. We are waiting to hear whether they can secure relief from the insurer.
  • 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 have any further questions about your ongoing membership: info@pilates.org.au

Previous Announcements

Stage 1 closures - Pilates Studios

Direct advice from the office of Federal Sports Minister, Hon. Richard Colbeck, informs that Pilates is considered an Indoor Sports Activity, i.e. “any activity bringing people together to exercise. This also includes yoga, dance and meditation”.

Also received early this evening from the NSW Sports Ministers Office is a link to the legislation regarding the closure of indoor recreation facilities. Within this, the Order specifically defines a ‘Health Studio’ as a type of indoor sport and recreation facility. Therefore, Pilates studios are included in the closures.

https://gazette.legislation.nsw.gov.au/so/download.w3p?id=Gazette_2020_2020-54.pdf

Information on Stage 1 Restrictions – information from your state or territory about restrictions on non-essential services.

Sun 22nd March 2020 – Business restrictions announced

The Australian Government has announced the following facilities will be restricted from opening from midday local time 23 March 2020:

  • Pubs, registered and licenced clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation)
  • Gyms and indoor sporting venues
  • Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs
  • Restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
  • Religious gatherings, places of worship or funerals (in enclosed spaces and other than very small groups and where the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies).

COVID-19 Information, Help & Support

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.

Business: Employer/Employee, Finance & Support
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
Institute of Public Accountants – ‘Boosting Cash Flow for Employers’ explained
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.
Business: Creative suggestions, tools, how to’s
Mindbodyonline – Creative Ways Fitness Businesses Are Approaching Life in the COVID-19 Landscape
WPbeginner – The Ultimate Coronavirus Small Business Guide – WordPress + Tools to Grow Online
Personal health
Beyond Blue – Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Headspace – How to cope with stress related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Head to Health – This page describes practical psychological skills to help cope with anxiety and worry about infectious diseases
The Flourishing Center – 20 Mind and body tools to overcome anxiety
The Black Dog Institute – Coronavirus: Resources for anxiety, stress & well being including when working from home
Lifeline – Mental health and wellbeing tips and strategies to continue looking after ourselves and each other during these difficult times

Online forums

  • Beyond Blue have established a dedicated COVID-19 online forum for people to share their concerns and connect online to support one another.
  • ReachOut have online youth forums and online parents forums for COVID-19 offering peer support in safe and established online communities.
  • SANE have an active online forum focused on unpacking fact from fiction about COVID-19 and providing self-care strategies.

Resources for teaching online

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.

Information for Studios and Instructors about Teaching Classes Online