Medical Services Information

Overview

Rugby, Netball, Futsal, Touch Football & Cricket   

Western Sports Trainers Association (WSTA) will be at your venue to attend to your sports first aid needs. They will be equipped with first aid supplies to address new conditions occurring during the event. Participants should provide their own supplies for pre-existing or ongoing conditions.

All other sports

All Sports Convenors will have access to a first aid kit, and will be able to put you in touch with a qualified first aider.

Please be aware: first aid kits are intended for new injuries occurring during the event, and all participants should provide their own supplies for pre-existing or ongoing conditions.

Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, an Ambulance should be called immediately on ‘000’.

Physiotherapy, Massage, Doctors

Participants will need to access local clinics for these services. Please see the contacts listed below and in the Games Handbook for more information.

Strapping Tapes/Support Garments

Participants are expected to supply their own strapping tapes and supports.

Crutches

Available from most local chemists.

Ice

Loose ice or icepacks will generally be available at your sports venue for new injuries, check with your Sports Convenor or first aider.

If you have an existing injury or need for ice, please bring an icepack clearly marked with your name as most venues have a freezer you can store these in for re-use.

Weather Considerations

January in Geelong consists of dry heat, with temperatures ranging from 10-45 degrees C.

Participants are expected to supply their own sunscreen and fluids.

Please keep well hydrated at all times and view the following for important information on Heat Illness prevention:

http://www.smartplay.com.au/ImageLibraryAssets/resources/national/2011-drink-up-poster.pdf

 

Contact Information:

Emergency:

000                        Ambulance

                             24 hours

 

03 5226 7111           Geelong Public Hospital (switchboard)

                             Main Entrance: Bellerine St

                             Emergency Entrance: Ryrie St 

                             24 hours

 

Physiotherapy & Massage:

Corio Bay Sports Medicine Centre

283 La Trobe Terrace (cnr Little Myers St)

Geelong 3220 

Phone: 03 5221 8822 

SMS: appointments can be made via mobile 0409 056 480. Be sure to mention Australian Deaf Games to ensure priority appointment & sport fees

Open: 8-7 Mon-Fri, 8-1 Sat

Fees: approx $67 Physio, $60 Massage, private health rebates available

 

Doctors:

Eastbrooke Family Clinic Belmont

75 Roslyn Rd, Belmont 3216

Phone: 03 4206 7333   Fax: 03 4206 7355

Email: reception@eastbrookemedical.com.au

Opening Hours: Mon & Wed 8am-8pm

Tues Thurs Fri 8am-6pm Sat 9am-3pm Sun 10am-1pm.   Private Billing.

 

Drugs in Sport

Check if pills you are taking or may need to take are allowed in your sport: www.asdmac.gov.au  link: ‘Check Your Substances’, follow the prompts.

All good?  Great! Keep checking any new pills you are considering taking between now and Games time, and during the Games. Be aware of those used for Asthma, Colds/Flu, Heart Conditions, Glucocorticosteroids and Supplements – view the FAQs on: www.asdmac.gov.au/FAQ

Failed to receive a tick? Speak to your doctor about alternative medications or not using them before/during Games time. If this doesn’t help see www.asdmac.gov.au/athletes/index.html  Be prepared and apply for a TUE (exemption for medical use), which can take 2-3 weeks, or if you have run out of time a retroactive TUE can be applied for if you did happen to be tested during the ADG by contacting ASDMAC on 13 000 272 32.  

 

Further Information & Resources

www.smartplay.com.au

RICE:

www.smartplay.com.au/ImageLibraryAssets/resources/national/2011-fix-up-poster.pdf

Warm-Up:

http://www.smartplay.com.au/ImageLibraryAssets/resources/national/2011-warm-up-poster.pdf