Concussion in Sport
Diving Australia recognises concussion as a serious medical issue with potentially significant short- and long-term consequences. Diving Australia recognises that a proactive approach to concussion management not only protects athlete health but preserves the integrity and spirit of the sport, because of this Diving Australia has developed a diving specific Concussion Policy.
The Concussion Policy outlines Diving Australia ’s approach to the recognition, management and prevention of concussion in all sanctioned training and competition environments.
Diving Australia Concussion Policy
Concussion Recognition & Management Flowchart
Concussion Recognition Tool in Diving
Diving Australia Concussion Management Flowchart
Detailed Return-to-Diving Concussion Protocol
Simplified Return-to-Diving Concussion Protocol
Previously Diving Australia partnered with Sport Australia in support of a Concussion in Sport Positioning Statement. Funded by the Australian Government, the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement brings together the most contemporary evidence-based information and presents it in a format that is appropriate for all stakeholders. The Position Statement is intended to ensure that participant safety and welfare is paramount when dealing with concussion in sport.
Sport Australia Concussion in Sport