Football is a great way to keep fit and healthy, prolonging activity and promoting personal well-being in a safe environment. People who exercise regularly also feel more energetic, manage their weight better, have lower blood pressure and have stronger muscles and bones. However registered players should not take their health for granted just because you can still kick a ball. Before you start playing football for the season, Football NSW encourages you to check in with your GP, get active and watch your diet and beverage consumption.
Emergency Response
In an emergency Dial 000.
- When to call an Ambulance
- How to perform CPR
- First Aid Basics
- healthdirect.gov.au for nearest Doctor, Hospital, Pharmacy & other services
- 24 hour Medical hotline 1800 022 222
Concussion
FFA Concussion Guidelines set out the guiding principles regarding the management of concussion in football in Australia. All incidents of concussion are required to be treated in accordance with the FFA Concussion Guidelines including clearance by a Medical Practitioner and adherence to the Return to Play Program.
Concussion Guidelines
Concussion Tools
- Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool
- Concussion – Assessment tool for children 5-12 years
- Concussion – Assessment tool for Teens and Adults
- Clubhouse Concussion Awareness Poster
Returning to Play after Concussion
Return to play following concussion should be in accordance with Concussion Guidelines – Annexure 1, including:
- a clearance by a qualified Medical Practitioner before a player can return to training or playing, and
- a minimum of 6 days before a player can play a competitive game – if return to play is managed by a Medical Practitioner
- a minimum of 14 days before a player can play a competitive game – if return to play is not managed by a Medical Practitioner.
First Aid Fact Sheets
- All NSW Ambulance First Aid Fact Sheets
- Anaphylaxis & Allergy First Aid
- Asthma Management Factsheet & Asthma First Aid Chart
- Blood Rules
- Dental Injuries
- Epilepsy – First Aid
- Sudden Cardiac Collapse & Health Checks (FFA Information)
- Heart Health – Know your risks
- Heart Attacks in Football
- Heart Attacks in Youth
- Sports Drinks Factsheet
- Sun Safety Resources and Factsheets
- Teeth Injuries
Injury Report Forms
Participants are required to report all injuries to their club.
- Injury Reporting Form (Injury report to club)
- Serious Injury Report Form (Critical injury report to Football NSW)
- Insurance Information
Medical Information Forms
Club First Aid Planning & Training
Emergency Planning
First Aid Courses
- Football First Responder First Aid Course
- General First Aid Courses
- St John First Aid Courses
- Red Cross First Aid Courses
First Aid Kits
Defibrillators (AED)
CPR and the use of a defibrillator gives a person in cardiac arrest the best possible chance of survival. Football NSW is currently working with clubs to increase awareness of the importance of pre-participation health checks, to increase number of CPR trained club personnel and defibrillators at grounds
All club enquiries regarding defibrillators contact Football NSW on 02 8814 4402 or email Michelle Hanley on michelle@footballnsw.com.au.
Hot Weather
- Football NSW Hot Weather Policy
- Heat Stress Index
- Playing in the Heat FIFA
- SMA Hot Weather Guidelines
- Heatstroke – Symptoms & Treatment
Injury Prevention
- FIFA 11+ Warm Up Program
- Football Health & Nutrition
- Health Check for Over 35’s players “Pink Slip”
- Injury Prevention in Football
- Mouthguards
- Safety Guidelines for Children and Young People in Sport
- Safety Guidelines for Clubs, Associations & Facilities
- Women in Sport – injury prevention & factsheets
- Goalpost Safety Policy
- Hot Weather Policy
- Sun Safety Policy
- Lightning Safety Policy
- Lightning 30-30 Rule Poster
- Workplace Health & Safety
