Equestrian Queensland COVID-19 Update - Friday 17 December 2021

The Queensland Government have issued an update and resources to support the sport and recreation industry with the COVID-19 restrictions in effect from 17 December 2021:

Please see the prepared resource which provides:-

• an overview of the restrictions linked with vaccination status;
• an overview of the Queensland Border Restrictions;
• changes to requirements for close and casual contacts; and
• helpful resources and links to the relevant Public Health Directions and where you can go for further support.

The specific details are outlined in the Public Health Directions, and we encourage our members and affiliates to read the Direction.

While this is a lot of information, we want to assure our members that both vaccinated and unvaccinated people can still participate in many community sport activities and events.

Organisations can self-impose entry requirements however this is a business decision. Whether your organisation makes this choice, or if you are required to do so under the Public Health and Social Measures Direction, the onus is on the person entering to show proof of their vaccination status.

From 1 January 2022 there will be changes as to what is required when someone comes into contact with a COVID-19 case. The Queensland Government has developed guidance material to help organisations plan and manage situations where COVID-19 positive people have been at their venue. We encourage our affiliates to keep following the Queensland Government advice and resources.

If you require immediate assistance or advice, you can contact 13 42 68 for COVID-19 related enquiries. 

We thank you for your continued support and we encourage members to contact the EQ office on 07 3891 6611 if we can be of any assistance.