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First Aid & Defibrillators

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Participant Heart & Health Checks

Football is a great way to keep fit and healthy, however players and officials should not take their health for granted.   Before each season starts, visit the GP to have a heart & health check, particularly if aged over 35 or returning to the game.  Have you got your pink slip?

Emergency Response

In an emergency Dial 000.

Injury Reporting & Forms

Association Injury Reporting

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.

Returning to Play after Concussion

Return to play should be in accordance with Concussion Guidelines and include:

  • 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.

Emergency Planning, First Aid & Training

Emergency Planning

First Aid Training

First Aid Kits

Injury Fact Sheets

Club Posters

Other Links

Mental Health

The physical benefits of playing sport are well known. Exercise can build stronger bones and muscles, help manage your weight, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce the risks of heart disease.  There are also some huge mental health benefits to participation in sport, including to improve your mood, improve your concentration, reduce stress, improve sleep habits, boost your self-confidence, social benefits, learning the value of teamwork, developing leadership skills, learning how to deal with setbacks, and to build resilience.

Mental Health Support

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Defibrillators

There are generally two types of Defibrillators purchased by sport clubs, the Automated External Defibrillator and Semi-Automated External Defibrillator.  The difference between the two is that with a fully automated defibrillator, the response process is followed and the unit issues a warning message and then automatically delivers a shock to the patient if required. With a semi-automatic defibrillator, the same response process is followed and the unit advises the responder to press a button to deliver the shock to the patient.

FNSW Defibrillator Suppliers

Defibrillator Brackets & Cabinets

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1. Wall mount bracket 2. Alarmed cabinet (not lockable) 3. Lockable cabinet

Factsheets & FAQs

Defibrillator Grants & Programs

  • NSW Office of Sport – Club Defibrillator Grant – Apply for funding towards 50% of the cost of a defibrillator. Includes defibrillator training.
  • Marc Arcuri Cup & Marc Arcuri Foundation – raising heart health awareness and has donated over 50 defibrillators to football clubs.
  • Michael Hughes Foundation – an approved Office of Sport provider and support of football, the MHF raises awareness of the benefits of CPR and early defibrillation and has donated and supplied over 200 defibrillators to Football NSW and many clubs and associations.
  • Heartbeat of Football – Football NSW supports Heatbeat of Football in their work to increase awareness of the importance of pre-participation health checks and early defibrillation.
  • Hawkesbury Heartstart Program – a program that aims to increase the number of Defibrillators in the Hawkesbury community.
  • Cardiac Arrest Survival Foundation – working with clubs to raise awareness of cardiac arrest identification and early intervention.

Acknowledgements

FNSW wishes to acknowledge the NSW Office of Sport, NSW Ambulance, Sports Medicine Australia, Defib For Life, The Michael Hughes Foundation, The Marc Arcuri Foundation and Heartbeat of Football for their continued support and assistance to FNSW and our member clubs and associations.

FOOTBALL NSW ASSOCIATIONS