Page reviewed 7 February 2023
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Resource List
The Australian Camps Association has prepared and sourced COVID-19 Guidance Document for Camps to help all camp owners, managers and staff begin this preparation.
The documents features updated COVID-19 advice and work being done on specific activities by the outdoor peaks and sporting bodies, aimed at supporting outdoor activity providers.
Australian Camps Association
COVID-19 Guidance for Camps
This Guidance document was updated in January 2022. This provides guidance specific to the Camps sector related to COVID.
COVID-19 Guidance Document for Camps (Updated January 2022)
COVID-19 Guidance Document for Camps (Updated January 2022)
Australian Camps Association
COVIDSafe Plans (VIC)
COVIDSafe Plans are still required for businesses in Victoria. All workplaces should regularly review and update their COVIDSafe Plan to ensure it reflects the current COVIDSafe settings. A COVIDSafe Plan template has been developed to assist workplaces. However, it is not mandatory to use this template.
TEMPLATE: ACA COVIDSafe Plan Template - June 2022
Victorian COVIDSafe Plan (May 2022)
Outdoor Council of Australia
COVID-19 Management Plan & Framework for Rebooting Outdoor Activities
The Outdoor Council of Australia has released the following documents for outdoor sector associations and organisations.
OCA COVID-19 Management Plan Template (15 May 2020)
OCA Framework for Rebooting Outdoor Activities in a COVID-19 Environment (8 May 2020)
Horse Safety Australia
Guidelines for COVID-19: Horse Activities
Horse Safety Australia has recently released an overview document which covers running horse related activities.
This document is a compilation of information from a variety of sources.
Horse Safety Australia - Guidelines for COVID-19 Horse Activities (3 June 2020)
Australian Business Lawyers/ Australian Camps Association
Australian Camps Association Cancellation Guide
Many of our members have contacted us with valid concerns about the appropriate legal and practical response to cancellations of bookings. In particular, our members have received various requests for refunds arising from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and government policy affecting both our members and customers’ ability or willingness to proceed with prior camp and accommodation bookings. These documents provide information regarding how to respond to these requests.