Role
C19SHAC has been established to assist in sport related issues or manifestations in the sector as we transition to a COVID-safe Australia. The committee comprises experts from across the sector to provide support and guidance to sport and recreation organisations on the safe resumption of activities.
Members
| Member | Role on Committee | Background and experience |
|---|---|---|
|
Professor Paul Kelly (Chair) |
Infection Control Expert |
Commonwealth Deputy Chief Medical Officer |
|
Dr David Hughes |
High performance representative |
Australian Institute of Sport Chief Medical Officer |
|
Dr Rachel Harris |
Parasports representative |
Australian Paralympic Team’s Chief Medical Officer |
|
Dr Grace Bryant |
Olympic/Commonwealth Games representative |
Chair of Commonwealth Games Australia’s Performance and Healthcare Committee |
|
Dr John Orchard |
Coalition of Major Participations Sports representative |
Cricket Australia Chief Medical Officer |
|
Dr Corey Cunningham |
National Institute Network representative |
NSW Institute of Sport Chief Medical Officer |
|
Associate Professor Nicola Spurrier |
Jurisdictional Health representative |
Chief Public Health Officer for South Australia |
|
Trish Woolley |
Jurisdictional Sport and Recreation representative |
Chair of the Committee of Australia Sport and Recreation Officials. |
Meetings
C19SHAC has been established for a minimum of 3 months, meetings are held weekly or as necessary.
Related committees and groups
The C19SHAC reports to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).
