Resources during COVID-19
- Staying Active
Please visit the Department of Human and Health Services website for the latest updates:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
So how can you stay active?
Looking after your physical and mental health
We want everyone to be safe while out exercising. This means whether you’re walking or jogging it’s important to; keep far left and always stay 1.5 metres away from other people. #Social_Distancing #coronavirusaustralia #COVID19au #Covid_19
Can I leave the house to do outdoor exercise on my own?
Yes, you can leave your home to exercise alone, always provided it’s possible to maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres from others. This includes, walking, running, bike riding or other types of exercise, such as yoga in a park.
We suggest going early in the morning or late in the day, and avoiding streets and parks with high foot traffic, to minimise your risk. Remember to pack some hand sanitiser containing at least 60% alcohol.
While it may be necessary to leave your immediate neighbourhood to undertake exercise, we’re asking Victorians – please use common sense and don’t travel any further than you must.
Can I exercise with others?
You can exercise outdoors with any of the people who normally live at the same address as you. This includes walking the dog, yoga in the park, or going for a run or bike ride. Always maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and other people when you are exercising.
Alternatively, you can also do outdoor exercise with one other friend or family member who doesn’t normally live at the same address as you, provided you maintain physical distancing by keeping at least 1.5 metres between you and the other person. That person can also be a personal trainer if you wish.
Can I take my children to the park?
Yes, you can go to the park to exercise, but visits to the park should be kept short. Children should not be allowed to touch playground equipment, outdoor chairs and tables, and they should not drink from public drinking fountains.
Your children should not have close physical contact with other children at the park — keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and other people.
What to do?
Do your own exercise - gentle chair exercises, instead of weights use household items like filled water bottles and cans or jars of food, walk or run on the spot for 30 second intervals, do some star jumps, planks, sit ups, push ups, or even burpees.
Where to do it?
Go solo outside if you can - walking, cycling and running are great solo activities and safe if you’re feeling well and haven’t been asked to self-isolate.
Locations around Moreland include:
Google map of off-street shared paths and on-road bike routes in the City of Moreland.
Recommended bike trails and routes in Moreland map (PDF 6Mb) describes key routes.
Merri Creek Trail Map has detailed and clear information on trail highlights, public transport, and points to enter the trail.
Bicycle Victoria Merri Creek Trail
Bicycle Victoria Moonee Ponds Creek Trail
Walking Maps, shows maps of where you can walk around Vic (and Aust) and you can add your own paths – https://walkingmaps.com.au/discover
Google map of off-street shared paths and on-road bike routes in the City of Moreland.
Recommended bike trails and routes in Moreland map (PDF 6Mb) describes key routes.
Merri Creek Trail Map has detailed and clear information on trail highlights, public transport, and points to enter the trail.
Bicycle Victoria Merri Creek Trail
Bicycle Victoria Moonee Ponds Creek Trail
Walking Maps, shows maps of where you can walk around Vic (and Aust) and you can add your own paths – https://walkingmaps.com.au/discover
This Girl Can
Check out whether your local exercise studio is offering online classes or try a class on YouTube. There are endless free exercise videos to try regardless of your fitness level or the size of your living room. This Girl Can – Victoria ambassador Sana also has some great tips on exercising at home.
Find Your 30
Find Your 30 is all about finding practical ways in which anyone can work half an hour of activity into their day.
There are simple solutions, like walking an extra block around your house and getting the whole family active together.
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/findyour30
P.E. with Joe
There is also a great series of kid friendly workouts called “P.E. With Joe” which we recommend checking out!
The first of the P.E. with Joe sessions are below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8
- Mental Health
Sports and Life Training (SALT)
SALT has announced a program of interactive webinar sessions to help Australians cope with the unique and difficult times that we are in. These are free online sessions held three times a week – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1pm. These webinars will include topics such as – emotional agility, resilient thinking, overcoming stress and anxiety, having kids home 24/7, maintaining friendships and many, many more. Like all SALT sessions, they will be positive, fun and interactive. They will energise you!
Zoom code for 1PM sessions: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/768832900
VicHealth
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/mental-health-coronavirus
VicSport
https://vicsport.com.au/blog/3530/how-sports-are-handling-covid-19
- Clubs Taking Action
SPARTAN CHALLENGE - Brunswick City Soccer Club
Home Training Plan - http://bit.ly/2Woij74
FREE online Football Workouts - Pascoe Vale Soccer Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ausonlinefootballacademy/
Competition Time! Greatest Goal Snap Into a Wheelie Bin - Pascoe Vale Football Club
Basic Indoor Exercises - Fawkner Soccer Club
Coaching soccer drills - https://youtu.be/OWCpZrooPQU
Spreading the love for local businesses - Brunswick Junior Football Club
https://www.facebook.com/brunswickjfc/
Rules and Footage Review - Brunswick Ultimate Disc Society
https://www.facebook.com/groups/662551387135599/
Craig Fosters - Play For Lives Campaign
https://www.playforlives.org/campaign.html
- Return to Sport
Sport & Recreation Victoria
The Victorian Government’s new Return to Play guidance sets out how and when your sport and recreation activity can return and provides assistance to help make that process viable, safe and successful.
Resumption of Sport & Recreation Activities
https://sport.vic.gov.au/our-work/return-to-play/resumption-of-sport-and-recreation-activities
Return to Play for Community Sport & Active Recreation
State Sporting Associations guidelines:
AFL - https://aflvic.com.au/return-to-play/
Athletics - https://athsvic.org.au/covid-19-everything-you-need-to-know-from-athletics-victoria/
Basketball - https://australia.basketball/blog/2020/05/20/return-to-basketball/
Bowls - https://www.bowlsvic.org.au/2020/05/12/coronavirus-impact-on-upcoming-events/
Croquet Victoria - https://croquetvic.asn.au/documents/Stage%201%20Return%20to%20Croquet%20Guidelines.pdf
Hockey- https://hockeyvictoria.org.au/news/covid-19-information/
Netball - https://vic.netball.com.au/covid-19-information
Rugby Union - https://vic.rugby/news/2020/05/15/rv-phase-1
Soccer - https://www.footballvictoria.com.au/return-football
Return to Sport Focus on Girls - fact sheet
Return to Sport Focus On Girls May 2020.pdf (PDF 201Kb)
VicSport - Return To Sport Checklist for Leagues, Associations and Clubs
COVID19 Return to Sport Checklist v8.0 for Associations Leagues Clubs.doc (DOC 135Kb)
- Helpful Information for Clubs
COVID-19 Quick Response Grant
A provision has been made to support club activities that may be necessary to meet or enhance general hygiene in the sporting environment which may include sanitisation and improvements to general cleanliness.
Supports up to $1,000 (ex GST) for the purchase of hygiene and sanitation products through Council partner Organisation Brunswick Industries Ass. To assist with Moreland sport and community organisations that have been approved by Council's Recreation Services to return to training.
- Fill out the "Brunswick Industries Back to Training Order Form" that has been provided to your club (attached). Save the completed form on your computer ready to upload on SmartyGrants.
- Fill out the COVID-19 Quick Response Grant Application Form via SmartyGrants and upload the completed order form items the club wishes to receive.
- Council can only approve up to the value of $1,000 (excluding GST). Should the club wish to purchase more items, please email grants@moreland.vic.gov.au to discuss a detailed arrangement with the supplier.
- Council will directly remit funds to Brunswick Industries Ass on behalf of the recipient.
- The timeline for this grant to be assessed is very quick, once submitted officers will arrange for the order form to be sent directly to Brunswick Industries who will then contact you when goods are ready for collection.
Login and fill the form now: https://moreland.smartygrants.com.au/COVID-MG
Please email grants@moreland.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.
Importance of Community Connection – Play By The Rules
Bridie O’Donnell and Paul Kennedy
http://playbytherules.net.au/resources/videos/forum-1
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK STATUS CHECKER
Now is the perfect time to check the status of your staff and volunteer’s Working with Children Checks. Head to this website and download the status checker spreadsheet.
www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/about-the-check/resources/status-checker
Input the Surname and Working with Children Check Number of your staff and volunteers. Click Start Search and this template will check the status of multiple cards at the one time. It is so super simple and will save you a mountain of time.
Be Kind Moreland
How you can be kind to yourself - Tips and resources on how people can look after themselves during this time.
https://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/community-health/be-kind-moreland/be-kind-to-yourself/
Spectrum Victoria - Youth Services
Aged Care Services - https://spectrumvic.org.au/service/aged-care-services/
Disability Services - https://spectrumvic.org.au/service/disability-services/
Family Services - https://spectrumvic.org.au/service/family-services/
Settlement Services - https://spectrumvic.org.au/service/settlement-services/
Youth Services - https://spectrumvic.org.au/service/youth_services/
What's online for youth.pdf (PDF 747Kb)
Grants & Fundraising
AFL Multicultural Player Subsidies: https://aflvic.com.au/afl-victoria-new-multicultural-player-subsidies/
Australian Sports Foundation Program: https://asf.org.au/fundraise-with-us/
City West Water Sewerage Rebate Scheme: https://www.citywestwater.com.au/community/not_for_profit_water_rebate
Project Defib: https://projectdefib.com.au/apply-for-grants.html
Sport Australia Play for Purpose: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/play_for_purpose
SunSuper Dreams for a Better World: https://dreamsforabetterworld.com.au/
Tennis Facility Loans: https://www.tennis.com.au/clubs/funding-and-facilities/facility-loan
Transurban: https://www.transurban.com/community-grants
Other Resources
Play By The Rules - Post COVID19 Community Sport (webinar)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnLCk93ZmiE&feature=youtu.be
FFA - Women and Girl's Development Guide
https://www.ffa.com.au/sites/ffa/files/2017-10/Women%27s%20Football%20Development%20Guide.pdf
Australian Institute of Sport - framework for rebooting sport
https://ais.gov.au/health-wellbeing/covid-19#ais_framework_for_rebooting_sport
Linked In - Planning for post COVID-19
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/planning-other-side-what-might-community-sport-look-like-minchin
Sports Community - Webinars & Position Descriptions for Committees
https://sportscommunity.com.au/webinars/
https://sportscommunity.com.au/club-member-category/position-descriptions/
