AIS concussion guidelines making sport safer for all

Eighteen months after its release, the AIS Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement is continuing to reshape how concussion is managed across Australian sport, especially at youth and community levels.

The Australian Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport was a central part of the position statement when it was launched last year, with a total of 30 sports, including Athletics Australia, Touch Football Australia and the AFL, going on to endorse and adopt the minimum 21-day standdown before a return to contact training or play.

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Week, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is highlighting the wide range of resources available, from education modules to practical tools, to support athletes, coaches, health practitioners, parents and teachers learn more about concussion in sport.

To view the resources and for more information about the management and prevention of concussion in sport, visit: www.ausport.gov.au/concussion