FAQ'S

This section provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ's).

Q. I am part of a social group that cycles every Sunday morning.  How do we get Public Liability Insurance?

A.  Unfortunately acquiring Public Liability insurance is difficult to secure without being an incorporated club. However, contacting an insurance company and inquiring into what products are offered to individuals or groups involving casual  and non competitive activity is best.

Q. We are a sporting club that needs an emergency plan as part of our lease/licence agreement.  What should I do?

A. Emergency Plans are an important aspect of securing any lease or licence agreement and critical aspect of sport injury and risk management. Information on emergency procedures can be found by clicking here

Q. I am worried that the sporting ground that I play on is unsafe & surface is too hard.  What should I do?

A. In this situation, you should check with the relevant State Sporting Association, league or association and inquire if a ground check policy is in place.  If there is, approaching the referee or administrator in charge of the game and discussing the policy, and the conditions is the first step.  Depending on the outcome, policy and relevant sport by laws, discussions may involve rescheduling the game or match.

Q. I injured my knee playing sport and the public hospital told me I have to wait 4 months to have surgery on my knee? Why?

A. The waiting period will vary significantly depending on the form of health insurance you have.  An explanation and overview of private and public health insurance can be found by clicking here

Q. What is the difference between the Public and Private medical system?

A. An explanation and overview of Public and Private medical system can be found by clicking here