05 September 2010
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Hendra Virus

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) have released a Hendra virus Safety Alert for horse property owners. The alert is now live and is available on the WHSQ website at:  http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/alerts/hendra_virus_horse/index.htm

This Safety Alert complements a similar alert for veterinarians that was made available last week. http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/alerts/hendra_virus/index.htm

The Fact Sheets complement information on Hendra virus already available on the Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries site http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/27_2900_ENA_HTML.htm

I urge you to access the information at both these sites to inform yourself and others working with horses about Hendra virus.

Dr Rick Symons

Deputy Chief Veterinary Office

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The Australian Horse Industry Council is asking horse owners to fill in a questionaire  
 
Link to AHIC Survey      http://www.surveymaster.com/AHIC/q2.asp
 
 
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Myler Bits

Letter from Lesley Sullivan re shadow judging/mentoring

Rule changes from January 1st 2008

Rule changes from January 1st 2009

Rule changes from January 1st 2010

 

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Remember our club is a member of the - 'Good Sports' program 

More information about the good sports program can be found at http://www.goodsports.com.au

Page Title: About Us Link: http://www.goodsports.com.au/goodsports/pages/about-us.html

 

 

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 Junior coaches and officials can now apply for their share of $1.6 million sports grant!

 Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports Commission’s annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champions grants — an Australian Government initiative to support  junior sport. 
 Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting young coaches and officials — crucial to  Australia’s sporting grass roots.
‘Sporting competitions and achievements would not be possible without our young coaches and officials and these grants are one way the Australian Sports Commission is recognising their commitment and dedication to their chosen sporting field,’ said Judy Flanagan, ASC Director of Community Sport.
The grants of $500 per individual and $3000 per team are available to help meet costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national level sporting competitions.
‘I encourage our young coaches and officials participating in state and national level competitions to go to the ASC web site to fill in an application form. There is nothing to lose and a lot to gain, so why not give it a go?’ Judy Flanagan said.
The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association with Local Members of Parliament.

Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open, so if you know someone eligible get them toapply now!

To find more information, forms etc. go to www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions