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President’s Message
“A t the time of writing this we are on the cusp of June so nearly at the halfway mark of 2020. Whichever way you look at it, it has been an extraordinary year. I don’t think anyone last year could have predicted the challenges internationally, nationally, and here in Queensland and in our dog world that we have faced. I think we are so lucky to be the biggest island island in the world and to share our geographical isolation with New Zealand. I know the financial and isolation impacts have been difficult for many of our members but we should all take heart in the fact that we seem to be heading in the right direction.
Let’s continue to remember to stay in touch with friends and loved ones by email, text, phone calls and visits. It is also important that we do not become complacent and that we continue to comply with government guidelines.
On the dog event front it is great that we can look at a start-up of dog training sessions currently limited to 20 persons with social distancing etc but timetabled to increase soon. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people allowed is for the WHOLE PROPERTY! At Durack, until stage 3 kicks in hopefully on 10 July, there can only be a total of 20 people. There cannot be groups of 20 people dotted around the 52 acres. And this applies to all sports grounds with dog training events. I think there has been some misunderstanding on this point.
Further to the previous email provided to Clubs, the advice is now updated below in regards to COVID Safe App and includes Meetings indoors.
Dogs Queensland has been in contact with the Queensland Government regarding the roadmap to easing Queensland’s restrictions and what category our not-for-profit organisation fits into.
The following link details the roadmap to easing restrictions for sporting clubs and organisations provided by the State Government: www.covid19. qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-toeasing-queenslands-restrictions
Sporting clubs and organisations
In summary:
Stage 1, 15 May 2020: 10 people permitted at any one time
Stage 2, 1 June 2020: 20 people permitted at any one time
Stage 3, 10 July 2020: 100 people permitted at any one time
Dogs Queensland would like to invite Clubs to submit proposals to conduct outdoor Canine Training Activities under the current State guidelines. Proposals should include but not be limited to the following; • Physical distancing • Hand hygiene • Respiratory hygiene • Frequent environmental cleaning and disinfection • Participants Details (Name, Address, Phone
Number, Email) being recorded and provided to
Dogs Queensland after every session • Promote and encourage all participants, volunteers and workers to sign up to the COVID
Safe App • Displaying of the attached roadmap • Written Agreement provided to Dogs
Queensland to undertake all of the above conditions in line with current State guidelines
Similarly, in line with the home confinement, movement and gathering direction – in non-residences you can not allow a gathering. A gathering is defined as more than 20 persons in a single undivided indoor space at the same time. Following this direction Clubs are therefore
Dr Sara Pitts BVSc. (Hons I), Dr Courtney Fuller BVSc. and Marnie Scheiwe BAppsc at Rosewood Vet Service are now offering Canine Reproduction services including:
P (07) 5464 1607 E: toblovet@gmail.com
A: 14 Walloon Rd, Rosewood 4340
permitted to hold Meetings with a maximum of 20 people however, and as above, at all times public health rules are to be maintained. Once again, written agreement should be provided to Dogs Queensland to undertake all of the conditions listed above.
Clubs wishing to book a Room at the Dogs Queensland Sports Grounds, can book the Function Room (max 10 people) or Meeting Room 1 (max 5 people but with Teleconferencing Facilities). Food can also be ordered from onsite caterers, Wagz Café via pre order only.
Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 situation, we recommend you regularly check the provided link for updates.
If you require more information, you can phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit the Queensland Government website (www.health.qld.gov.au).
I know that many of us have young dogs that we wish to socialise. There is nothing stopping the allowed number of members getting together and arranging a puppy training and socialisation session at Durack. It is a matter of contacting the office and booking a ring and time and arranging payment. We have experienced people willing to run such sessions in our ranks.
Our Durack grounds have been looking the best that I can remember. Trees have been trimmed, garden beds enhanced and our second bore recommissioned to great effect. The rings are looking great and will be in fabulous order when our dog events start up. A big thanks to Director Duncan McAllister and his team, Rob Harrison, Rion, Travis and all our grounds people for the great work. A particular thank you to Craig who has been working tirelessly on our Lure Coursing field. Who would have thought that 2020 would turn out to be a good year for effecting these major works but it has been. A big thank you to our office staff who are working so well during this period.
Looking forward to a return to our wonderful dog events as the year progresses.
