The Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) Board has announced it will suspend the requirement for staff and volunteer members to be fully vaccinated by 31 March, as per previous requirements.
SLSQ said based on information presented, they considered it timely to review the Covid-19 situation and engaged in consultation with branches, clubs, staff and external stakeholders.
“The board has taken independent advice and closely monitored Queensland and Australian Government directives.”
“SLSQ thanks the members, clubs and staff that have provided feedback and submissions relating to the requirement during this valuable consultation process.”
The SLSQ Board and council considered the vaccination requirement at their bi-annual combined meeting on 5 March 2022.
A comprehensive report was presented outlining critical information associated with the evolving Covid-19 environment, which information included and based on the information which included:
• National and State levels of vaccination have now reached 94.5 per cent and 91 per cent respectively (as at 04 March 2022).
• At a community level, State border restrictions have been removed, requirements for the use of face masks are reducing, and the community is re-engaging and opening up in response to confidence by Health departments that the community can tolerate these levels.
• Vaccinations and the availability of non-prescription medication have had positive impacts on the health outcomes of individuals contracting Covid-19.
The SLSQ Board therefore decided to suspend the requirement for staff and volunteer members to be fully vaccinated by 31 March 2022.
However, the SLSQ Board continues to highly recommend its membership and staff be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
