The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies and the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care are working together to keep fans and the wider community safe this winter season.
The initiative aims to encourage the community – particularly people in at-risk groups – to practise protective health behaviours, such as sanitising your hands regularly, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or tissue, wearing a mask when appropriate, getting your winter vaccinations and staying home if you have symptoms.
ACT Brumbies player Tom Wright said the team was proud to be working with the Department of Health and Aged Care to promote the ‘Winter Preparedness’ campaign.
“We all know good defence is important in rugby – and it’s important in winter too,” Wright said.
“Tackling winter is a team effort, so we encourage our fans and the wider community to engage with the campaign material and prioritise protective health behaviours in the cooler months.”
The ‘Winter Preparedness’ campaign was active across the big screen, posters, and other promotional materials at the Brumbies vs Rebels game at GIO Stadium on Friday, June 2, headlined by a video featuring Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies players Ryan Lonergan, Tom Wright and Darcy Swain.
This partnership reinforces the joint commitment between the Department of Health and Aged Care and Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies to promote protective health behaviours within the community this winter, when high circulation of infections including COVID-19 and influenza is expected.
Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd said practising protective health behaviours was as important as ever to keep at-risk community members safe during the cooler months.
“We can all take steps every day to help protect our health and the health of others.
“Let’s tackle winter together.”
Before attending a game, consider staying home if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Fever and chills
- Muscle or body aches
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat and cough
More information on winter preparedness can be found at health.gov.au.
