Victoria ease of restrictions
Please find below a list of all Victoria-related information for the ease of restrictions. We will be updating this page as more information becomes available.
10 August 2020:
Business Victoria Support for Sole Traders - https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/coronavirus-covid-19/Coronavirus-COVID-19-business-support-and-financial-assistance-finder/sole-trader
6 August 2020:
Video Streaming from Fitness Facilities under stage 4 restrictions
Fitness Australia have had advice from the Victorian Premier’s office that filming and streaming from a Fitness facility is not allowed. Our team is now working with the Victorian Government to have this added to the list of permitted activities.
Business Membership extension period
Earlier this week, in episode 9 of the Fitness Industry COVID Live Series, CEO Barrie Elvish announced a two month extension period for AusREPs in Victoria to support them through the lockdown period. Watch video. This free membership extension will also apply to Business Members and Sole Traders, and will be applied shortly to your membership profile.
HR Support and Job Keeper
Fitness Australia’s HR Advisory Service provides professional, industry-specific advice on a range of topics. Please call 1300 211 311 to access Human Resources & Industrial Relations advice over the phone and online. See the latest update from HR Assured about Job Keeper here.
4 August 2020: Update
Melbourne Metro enters Stage 4 restrictions until Sunday 13 September
Fitness Australia has been seeking further clarification on Stage 4 restrictions, and how this will impact the fitness industry and personal training in Metropolitan Melbourne.
Personal Training both indoor and outdoor is not allowed in Metro Melbourne.
Fitness Australia are seeking more information about whether video streaming training sessions from gyms/studios is allowed.
The Restricted Activity Directions effective as of 6pm Sunday 2 August for Metro Melbourne state:
1 Physical recreational facilities
(1) A person who owns, controls or operates a physical recreational facility in the Restricted Area must not operate that facility during the restricted activity period.
(2) A physical recreational facility means any of the following, whether operated on a for profit or not-for-profit basis:
(a) a facility used predominantly for indoor physical recreation or sport;
Examples: gymnasium, health club, fitness centre, yoga studio, barre and spin facility, indoor basketball court, indoor climbing facility, squash court, table tennis centre.
(b) a facility used predominantly for outdoor sport or physical recreation;
Examples: golf club, tennis club, basketball centre, go kart track, rifle range, equestrian centre, mini golf, paint ball, lawn bowling, outdoor swimming or water skiing.
(c) a personal training facility;
(d) a play centre or publicly accessible playground;
(e) a skatepark;
(f) outdoor communal gym equipment;
(g) a trampolining centre.
Permitted operations — professional sport
(3) Despite subclause (1), a person who owns, controls or operates a physical recreational facility in the Restricted Area may operate that facility if it is operated for the exclusive use of a single professional sporting team at any one time and for training purposes by that team.
(4) A person who operates a facility under subclause (3) must use reasonable endeavours to implement relevant recommendations by the Victorian Government to manage public health risks arising out of the operation of the facility.
definition - personal training facility means a business the predominant activity of which is to provide personal training services
Key points about Stage 4 Restrictions are here
- You must not travel more than 5km from where you live to exercise.
- You can exercise with one other person you live with or a friend or family member, as long as neither of you travel more than 5km from your home. Please use common sense and limit the number of people you see in person right now. It is safer to connect with friends and family using phone calls, social media and video calls.
- If you are exercising with someone else, you should keep 1.5 metres distance between you. Don’t hug, kiss or shake hands.
- You must limit your exercise to once a day and for only one hour.
Can I conduct any personal training in Melbourne Metro?
No – the definition of a personal training facility as per Restricted Activity Directions states: a business where the predominant activity of which is to provide personal training services.
Fitness Australia recommends transitioning clients and members to online training. Here's what to consider.
Take a look at the support to help VIC businesses and workers through to the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.
3 August 2020: Update
Melbourne Metro enters Stage 4 restrictions until Sunday 13 September
See Metro VIC Premier Statement here
Fitness Australia is seeking further clarification on Stage 4 restrictions, and how this will impact the fitness industry and personal training in Metropolitan Melbourne. We will advise as soon as we have more information.
Regional Victoria enters Stage 3 restrictions from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August until Sunday 13 September
See Regional Vic Premier Statement here
Are gyms closed in Regional Victoria?
Yes - outdoor training only is allowed.
Can I leave the house to exercise outdoors?
Yes. You can leave your home to exercise outdoors in a public space, either alone, with members of your household or with one other person outside your household.
You should use the parks and public spaces which are closest to your home. This includes walking, hiking, bike riding, surfing, kayaking or yoga in the park.
To help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you cannot travel to metropolitan Melbourne to exercise.
While exercising with a person outside your household, you should keep at least 1.5 metres distance from them and others.
Can I exercise with others?
You can exercise outdoors with people who normally live with you or with one other person outside your household. This includes taking a walk or walking the dog, yoga in the park, running, or bike riding. You and your exercise partner can also hire a personal trainer.
While exercising, you should keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others. You cannot exercise with another person in a manner that would mean you are less than 1.5m apart (e.g. in a double kayak).
Can I conduct personal training?
You can train clients outside 1:1, or 1:2 - they do not need to be from the same household.
People must be able to keep at least 1.5 metres distance from each other and must not share equipment. No group fitness activities, including bootcamps are allowed.
Can I film classes for my members from my facility?
Stage 3 restrictions do not prevent the filming from a gym for the purpose of online training content. Providing that, no public would be permitted to attend the gym, with a maximum of 2 people and physical distancing must be complied with.
Where can I conduct training sessions?
Public parks and spaces. Please speak to your local council.
Do I need to wear a face mask during my client's training session?
Yes - face coverings are mandatory across Victoria, the only exception is if the client is hearing impaired or requires the sight of the trainer's mouth for comprehension.
If you have coronavirus (COVID-19), face coverings stop you spreading it. If you are well, face coverings protect you from getting coronavirus (COVID-19).
Does my client need to wear a face mask?
If your client is performing strenuous physical exercise they do not need to wear a face covering. Strenuous exercise includes activities like jogging, running or cycling but not walking. If the exercise performed is low intensity, masks must be worn. However, the face mask must be carried by the client and worn prior to and post the session.
30 July 2020:
If you live outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire the Chief Health Officer recommends that Victorians wear a face covering when leaving home if it is difficult to keep 1.5 metres apart from other people.
Businesses are not impacted in Regional Victoria.
VIC Premier Statement here
Exceptions for not wearing a face covering
A face covering is not required in some circumstances including:
- Infants and children under the age of 12 years.
- A person who is affected by a relevant medical condition – including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face, a disability or a mental health condition.
- Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
- Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to that person’s health and safety related to their work, as determined through OH&S guidelines.
- Persons whose professions require clear enunciation or visibility of their mouth. This includes teaching or live broadcasting (e.g. fitness instructors)
- Professional sportspeople when training or competing.
- When the individual is doing any exercise or physical activity where they are out of breath or puffing; examples include jogging or running but not walking. You must carry a face covering on you and wear it when you finish exercising.
- When directed to remove the face covering to ascertain identity.
- The person is travelling in a vehicle by themselves or with other members of their household.
- When consuming food, drink or medication.
- When undergoing dental treatment or other medical care to the extent that the procedure requires that no face covering may be worn.
- During emergencies.
- You must carry a face covering with you when leaving home for one of the four reasons, even if you don’t need to wear it while undertaking your current activity, for example you can take your face covering off to eat.
See more face mask FAQ here
20 July 2020: Face coverings mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
You may be eligible for the Local Lockdowns Business Support Program
The Victorian Government has issued a $5,000 Local Lockdowns Business Support Program for Victoria businesses.
The grant has been designed for those who have been impacted by the recent lockdowns in these regions. (please note these regions may be subject to change)
Submit applications by 19th August.
Applicants can register their interest for the $5,000 grant to help their business, and you may be eligible even if you have already received a $10,000 Business Support Fund grant or payroll tax refund or waiver.
Unfortunately, due to the evolving situation, conditions are changing constantly, so please make you keep informed by accessing this link.
8 July 2020:
In line with advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, the Victorian Government has announced that metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions from 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020.
- You can only exercise or undertake sporting activities outside with one other person or household members. You must be able to keep 1.5 metres distance between yourself and others.
- Indoor sports centres including gyms, training facilities and pools will be closed.
- Community sport training and competition cannot occur within metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire.
- If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, you cannot attend or participate in community sport elsewhere.
- People aged 18 years and younger are not exempt from this restriction
- Some outdoor sport facilities will be closed.
- Personal training outdoors can occur but with a limit of two participants, in addition to the instructor.
- Swimming pools will be closed.
FAQ
Can I leave the house to do exercise outdoors?
Yes. From 11:59 pm on 8 July, in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire you can leave your home to exercise outdoors in a public space, either alone, with members of your household or with one other person outside your household.
This includes walking, running, hiking, bike riding, surfing, kayaking and other types of exercise such as yoga in the park.
In order to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) across the state, you cannot leave metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire to exercise.
While exercising with people outside your household, you should keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
You should also stay close to home and use common sense and consideration when it comes to these activities.
Can I exercise with others?
You can exercise outdoors with people who normally live with you or with one other person outside your household. This includes walking the dog, yoga in the park, or going for a run, bike riding.
You can exercise outdoors with one other friend or family member who doesn’t normally live at the same address as you. You and your exercise partner can also hire a personal trainer.
While exercising, you should keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others. You cannot exercise with another person in a manner than would mean you are less than 1.5m apart (e.g. in a double kayak).
Can I participate in community sport?
No. You cannot participate in community sport if you live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. You cannot travel to attend or participate in community sport in another area.
Can I leave Melbourne to exercise?
If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, you cannot travel outside of the area to exercise and for outdoor recreation.
Many facilities, including indoor facilities, sport facilities and swimming pools will be closed in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. If you live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, you are not permitted to use these facilities elsewhere.
Are indoor sport facilities closed?
Yes. From 11:59pm, 8 July in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, gyms, health clubs, class-based fitness, studios, barre, spin facilities and indoor personal training facilities are closed.
Are outdoor sport facilities closed?
From 11:59pm, 8 July in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, some outdoor sport facilities will be closed.
Outdoor sport facilities can open if people can exercise outside, equipment is not shared or rented, no indoor facilities or shared facilities (except toilets) are used, and people must be able to keep 1.5 metres distance between each other.
Where outdoor facilities can open, these facilities must have a patron cap of 10, unless each group of two can maintain 100 meters distance from all other people. Examples of outdoor facilities which may be able to open under these requirements include golf courses, footy ovals, tennis courts, or outdoor shooting ranges.
Can I attend bootcamp or personal training?
From 11:59pm, 8 July in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, you can train outside with members of your household or one other person who is not part of your household, in addition to a personal trainer.
People must be able to keep 1.5 metres distance and must not share equipment. You will not be able to participate on group fitness activities, including boot camps.
This decision was made in response to a significant increase in community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) in these areas.
This includes:
- Banyule
- Hume
- Moreland
- Bayside
- Kingston
- Mornington Peninsula
- Boroondara
- Knox
- Nillumbik
- Brimbank
- Manningham
- Port Phillip
- Cardinia
- Maribyrnong
- Stonnington
- Casey
- Maroondah
- Whitehorse
- Darebin
- Melbourne
- Whittlesea
- Frankston
- Melton
- Wyndham
- Glen Eira
- Monash
- Yarra
- Greater Dandenong
- Moonee Valley
- Yarra Ranges
- Hobsons Bay
- Mitchell Shire
If you live in one of these areas, there will once again only be 4 reasons to leave home:
- Shopping for food and supplies
- Medical care and caregiving
- Exercise and recreation
- Study and work – if you can’t do it from home
The defined list of recreational activities will be made available on the Department of Health and Human Services’ website.
Additionally, there will only be 3 reasons to cross the border of these metropolitan areas:
- Shopping for food and supplies
- Medical care and caregiving
- Study and work – if you can’t do it from home
If you live outside metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, there are only three reasons to enter: shopping for food and supplies, medical care and caregiving, and study or work – if you can’t do it from home.
That means you cannot travel in or out of these areas for exercise or recreation.
Outdoor exercise and recreation is limited to you and the members of your household, or you plus one other person if you do not live with them.
A number of businesses and facilities in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be required to close, including beauty and personal care services, cultural and entertainment venues and community facilities. Cafes and restaurants will return to take-away and delivery only.
Restrictions will be in place until 11:59 on Wednesday 19 August 2020.
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER:
Permitted operations — outdoor activities (3) Despite subclause (1), a person who owns, controls or operates a facility under subclause (2)(b) (outdoor sport or physical recreation facility) or (2)(c) (personal training facility) in a Restricted Area may operate that facility if: (a) its services are provided in an outdoor space; and (b) the number of members of the public to whom its services are provided is: (i) not more than 2 in any group; or (ii) more than 2 in a group, if all persons have the same ordinary place of residence; and (iii) not more than 10 in total at the facility at any one time, where a distance of at least 100 metres between groups cannot be maintained at all times; and Example, at a golf course, there may be multiple groups of 2 people, so long as a distance of at least 100 metres between all other groups can be maintained at all times. (c) the space available is suitable to ensure members of the public are reasonably capable of maintaining a distance of 1.5 metres from each other; and (d) the person complies with the records requirement; and (e) no equipment is made available by the facility for hire, or for communal or shared use. Note: community sport cannot take place in a Restricted Area, nor can people whose ordinary residence is in a Restricted Area participate in any community sport outside the Restricted Area. (4) Despite subclause (3), a person who owns, controls or operates a facility under subclause (2)(b) (outdoor sport or physical recreation facility) may operate that facility for the purposes of outdoor sport or physical recreation, however, must not permit use of the indoor facilities, other than toilet facilities. Examples: a golf or tennis club may operate to permit outside golf or tennis, although club rooms, indoor sitting areas, change facilities and showers are to remain closed.
1 July 2020:
3012 Brooklyn, Kingsville, Maidstone, Tottenham, West Footscray
3021 Albanvale, Kealba, Kings Park, St Albans
3032 Ascot Vale, Highpoint City, Maribyrnong, Travancore
3038 Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Taylors Lakes, Watergardens
3042 Airport West, Keilor Park, Niddrie
3046 Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park
3047 Broadmeadows, Dallas , Jacana
3055 Brunswick south, Brunswick west, Moonee vale, Moreland west
3060 Fawkner
3064 Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Mickelham, Roxburgh Park, Kalkallo
If you live in one of these locations you need to stay at home.
- For exercise - outdoor exercise only, with only one other person or members of your household. (If your member or client is from an impacted area, they cannot participate in outdoor training, outdoor only)
- indoor sports centres including gyms, training facilities and pools will be closed
- Personal training outdoors can occur but with a limit of two participants plus the instructor
From 11:59pm on 1 July, changed gathering limits apply to restricted postcodes. If you live in an impacted area, you are only allowed to exercise with one other person, or members of your household. This applies even if you leave a restricted postcode to exercise.
Victoria releases Restricted Activity Directions for Physical Recreation Facilities, PDF here
Key points summarised below:
These directions replace the Restricted Activity Directions (No 9), and now permit the limited operation of certain physical recreational facilities.
The restricted activity period is the period beginning at 11:59:00pm on 21 June 2020 and ending at 11 :59:00pm on 12 July 2020.
(1) A person who owns, controls or operates a physical recreational facility in Victoria may operate that facility during the restricted activity period only to the extent permitted by these directions.
(2) A physical recreational facility means any of the following, whether operated on a for profit or not-for-profit basis, if open to the public:
(a) a facility used predominantly for indoor physical recreation or sport;
(b) a facility used predominantly for outdoor sport or physical recreation,
(c) a personal training facility;
Indoor Operations
(i) to whom the services are provided is limited to the lesser of:
(A) the number permitted by the density quotient; and
(B) 20; and
(ii) participating in a group that includes at least one member of the public aged 19 years or over is limited to the lesser of:
(A) the number permitted by the density quotient; and
(B) 10
Density quotient
The density quotient limits the members of the public that are permitted in a space at any one time to the number calculated by dividing the total publicly accessible space (measured in square metres) by 4 and:
(a) for an indoor space applies to each single undivided space permitted to operate under these directions; and
(b) for an indoor zone applies to each indoor zone within an indoor space permitted to operate under these directions; and
(c) for an outdoor space, applies to the total space permitted to operate under these directions.
Victorian Government guidance on indoor facilities:
(c) no access is permitted to a sauna or spa within the facility; and
(d) the person complies with:
(i) the records requirement; and
(ii) the signage requirement for each indoor zone or each indoor space not consisting of any indoor zones; and
(iii) the cleaning requirement
Outdoor Training
(b) for a physical recreation activity:
(i) no more than 20 members of the public are participating in a group; or
(ii) more than 20 members of the public are participating in a group if all persons have the same ordinary place of residence.
Signage, cleaning and records requirements (page 22-23)
Records requirement (pge 23-24)
In a large gym or court, can multiple spaces be set up?
Multiple separate spaces may be created within a larger indoor space. To be considered a separate space, the area must be for the exclusive use of up to 20 people if participating in an individual activity and be no less than 200 square metres .
Up to 10 people are allowed to participate in a class per separate space.
Facilities must also put in place measures to manage the movement of people through communal areas, such as change rooms. For example, classes or session times could be staggered.
So how many people can attend a class at a gym or studio?
Indoor sporting facilities, such as gyms and studios, can open to no more than 20 participants per separate space, subject to the four square metre rule, with up to 10 people per group activity or class.
The limit of 10 people per class has been put in place as gyms and other indoor sporting spaces are considered to be higher risk compared to other indoor facilities. This is because when we exercise together indoors, we sweat and breathe more heavily, increasing the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19).
Indoor gyms also have lots of high-touch shared surfaces with a high need for regular cleaning and disinfection, and strict controls to ensure physical distancing.
Limits on the number of people allowed per group or activity and the requirement to remain at least 1.5 metres apart do not apply where the participants are all 18 years old or younger.
Key points - 21st June update:
- Indoor sport and recreation activities can resume and playcentres can open, with a maximum of 20 people per space, and with up to 10 people per group class. There are no limits on the number of people per group or class if all participants are 18 years old or younger.
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can have a maximum of 20 patrons. There is no limit on the number of people per lane in each pool.
- Change rooms and showers can open, and clubrooms at sport venues can have up to 20 people per indoor space.
- Contact sport training and competition can resume for people 18 years old or younger.
- Non-contact competitions can resume for all ages.
If you are feel unwell you should stay at home. If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, you should get tested.
Update 15th June 2020:
In Victoria, from 11:59pm on 21 June, indoor physical recreation venues, including gyms, can open with up to 20 people allowed per space, subject to the four square metre rule. Participants must remain at least 1.5 metres apart. Gyms must:
- Have multiple separate ‘zones’ within large indoor spaces
- Ensure each zone is for the exclusive use of up to 20 people if participating in individual activity
- Ensure each zone is no less than 200 metres squared
- Cap class sizes at 10 people excluding instructors per separate zone, subject to 4sqm per person
- Have measures in place to manage the movement of people through communal areas, such as change rooms, for example staggered class or session times.
24 May 2020 Premier Statement: (statement here)
Changes on June 1
- Up to 20 people allowed in people's homes, including primary residents
- Up to 20 people at outdoor gatherings
- Overnight stays allowed at private residences, accommodation, campgrounds and caravan parks
- Up to 20 people allowed at weddings, plus the celebrant and couple
- Up to 50 people allowed at funerals, plus those running the ceremony
- Up to 20 people allowed at other religious ceremonies, plus those needed to run them
- Libraries, youth centres and other community spaces to open, with no more than 20 people in a single area
- Galleries, museums, drive-in cinemas, zoos, outdoor amusement parks and historic sites can reopen, with 20-patron limits
- Swimming pools to reopen with limits of 20 people
- Community sports allowed with up to 20 people in undivided spaces, provided physical-distancing is observed
- Beauticians, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours can open with up to 20 customers per space
- Auctions and open for inspections allowed with up to 20 people
- Non-food and drink market stalls allowed to open
Further easing planned from June 22
Mr Andrews said the state would look to further relax restrictions from June 22 if transmission rates remained low and testing rates remained high.
Subject to advice from the Chief Health Officer, from 11:59pm on 21 June:
- Indoor sports centres and venues can be opened with up to 20 people allowed per separate enclosed space, subject to the four square metre rule, with up to 10 people per group or activity
- Indoor physical recreation (e.g. gyms, health clubs, class fitness studios) can be opened with up to 20 people allowed per separate enclosed space, subject to the four square metre rule, with up to 10 people per group or activity
- Sport and exercise activities are only allowed if you can keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart) and they are not competitive
- All indoor venues will need to abide by existing physical distancing requirements of one person per four square metres.
Can I go to the gym?
From 11:59pm on 21 June, indoor physical recreation venues, including gyms, can open with up to 20 people allowed per separate enclosed space.
Up to 10 people are allowed per group or activity, such as a pilates or pump class, at any one time. The class instructor is not counted as part of the 10.
Venues with multiple separate enclosed spaces must ensure there are measures in place to limit close contact between patrons in shared spaces such as foyers and bathrooms.
Changes to these dates will be subject to the advice of the Chief Health Officer.
Please see the update from 11 May 2020 here
Restrictions are currently in place in Victoria. Effective 11.59pm on Tuesday, 12 May 2020, there are only 5 reasons to be out:
- shopping for what you need - food and essential supplies
- medical, care or compassionate needs
- exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements
- work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely
- visiting friends and family - if you really need to
Police can issue fines for non-compliance with these restrictions.
What sort of indoor physical training facilities are closed?
Gyms, including indoor personal training facilities remain closed, because they pose a significant risk of transmission should a person who attends one of these centres be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) including indoor physical recreation facilities, including gyms, yoga studios, wellness centres, barre and spin facilities, health studios and indoor personal training facilities where personal training services are the predominant activity.
Can I go to tai chi or yoga classes now? What about if they're indoor?
You can take a tai chi or yoga class outside – as long as you are in a group of no more than ten people plus the minimum number of people required to lead the class. Otherwise you can take an online class.
Can different fitness or recreation groups hold separate activities in the same park?
Victorians are urged to continue to follow the rules and to use common sense while outside exercising. People should be mindful that numerous groups of 10 should not gather in the same location or close together. Police will continue to monitor activities to ensure compliance.
Can I exercise with others?
You can also do outdoor exercise with up to 10 people 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.
Can we share equipment?
Use of shared sporting equipment should be minimised and there should be no sharing of equipment that touches the face or head (e.g. helmets, goggles or masks). If the activity involves shared equipment, only equipment with smooth, hard surfaces should be available for use and the equipment should be sanitised between users.
Equipment with hard and smooth surfaces are easy to disinfect by wiping between uses. However, some sporting equipment can still be shared such as balls or mats. There is a preference for people to use their own equipment wherever possible. Equipment available for loan or hire to different individuals or groups should be limited to equipment that can be effectively sanitised between users.
What is outdoor communal gym equipment?
Many parks and recreation reserves feature outdoor exercise equipment for use by the general public, which are now restricted. These facilities represent a risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission because of the numbers of people using them, the inability to control access and the lack of regular cleaning and disinfection.
Can I train someone in the gym carpark or area associated with a fitness facility?
This is still considered a part of the prohibited facility - Fitness Australia is seeking clarification on this.
Which workplaces and premises need to keep records?
The following workplaces, premises and facilities must keep a record of the people who have attended: A physical recreation facility or personal training facility offering outdoor services
Should the records be destroyed after a certain period?
Destroy these records after 28 days from the date of the service provided to the individual. This only applies to services where records are not normally kept, i.e. this is special record-keeping introduced only by the Directions. No health records should be destroyed for example, that have their own normal statutory periods for required retention.
What if the person doesn't want to give their details?
Explain the purpose (to aid any future required contact tracing) in order to protect the health of the individual receiving the service. But not compulsory – the person must not be denied the service if they decline to provide their details after a clear explanation as to the rationale and purpose. It is not a matter that should cause a hairdresser (for example) to overly police the collection of private data, or cause an excuse to deny services (which might be denied on other grounds e.g. stigma or prejudice for example).
Recreation activities
The following principles have been developed to guide in the lifting of restrictions around recreation activity. Recreation activities can resume if:
- you can keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart)
- you are doing your activities in a public space; and
- you can do them with a maximum of 10 people.
In the case of recreation activities that are also exercise, you can resume these activities if:
- you are not participating in an organised competition; and
- it is a non-contact activity and you can keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others; and
- you do not participate in the activity for an unreasonable period of time.
If your household is greater than 10 people, you can practice your recreation activity with your household.
Directions from Deputy Chief Health Officer (Communicable Disease) in accordance with emergency powers arising from declared state of emergency:
6 Physical recreational facilities
(1) A person who owns, controls or operates a physical recreational facility in Victoria must not operate that facility during the restricted activity period.
(2) A physical recreational facility means any of the following, whether operated on a for profit or not-for-profit basis:
(a) a facility used predominantly for indoor physical recreation;
Examples: a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga studio, barre and spin facility, sauna, bathhouse, wellness centre and health studio.
(b) subject to subclause (6), an outdoor facility that is used for outdoor sport and recreation;
(c) a personal training facility;
(d) a play centre or publicly accessible playground;
(e) a skatepark; or
(f). outdoor communal gym equipment.
Permitted operations - outdoor activities
(3) Despite subclause (1), a person who owns, controls or operates a facility listed in subclauses
(2)(a) (facility for indoor physical recreation) or (2)(c) (personal training facility) may operate that facility if its services are provided:
(a) in an outdoor space;
(b) the number of persons to whom its services are provided is:
(i) not more than 10 in any group; or
(ii) more than 10 in a group, if all persons have the same ordinary place of residence; and
(iii) the space available is suitable to accommodate groups with appropriate physical distancing; and
(c) by an operator that requests that each person who attends provide:
(i) their first name; and
(ii) a contact phone number,
and, if provided by the person, must keep a record of those details, and the date and time at which the person attended the facility.
Complete document here
For more DHHS information visit here
Hotline 1300 650 172
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