An important update for members, guests and visitors.
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Update 4: Monday 23 March
As you are aware last night (Sunday 22 March) the Prime Minister delivered a devastating blow enacting stage one restrictions in their efforts to combat the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). In line with this announcement, Laurieton United Services Club and Kew Country Club will be closing our doors at 12.00pm today. It is unprecedented times and while these measures seem drastic the safety and well-being of our staff, members, guests and visitors are our first priority. For those of you holding tickets to upcoming entertainment at our Club, rest assured that while we are temporarily closing our doors, that all tickets and refunds will be honoured upon our reopening. We are planning to reschedule our April and May shows for later in the year and ticket holders will have the option to maintain their ticket for the new date or to request a refund. As a community based club our primary focus is to provide a hub for our community to come together in a safe and secure environment to engage in social activities and while it saddens us that we won’t be able to maintain this important role in our community; we are looking forward to reopening and welcoming you all back when it is safe to do so. Although it is at this time unclear how long this restriction will be in place, rest assured that we will provide updates as soon as this is possible. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Robert Dwyer Secretary Manager |
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Update 3: Friday 20 March
In addition to our recent communication regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) we would like to further communicate the steps we were implementing to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, members, guests and visitors.
As you are aware the Australian Government announced a 100 person per zone policy of which we have taken the following measures to protect persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
Members, guests and visitors should be confident we are vigorously adhering to instructions passed down by the NSW Health Department and have implemented the following measures:
At this stage in-venue promotions and activities will operate as planned including bingo, raffles and member promotions until further notice. All golf will continue to run as normal at Kew Country Club and the Pro Shop will also operate as usual. Unfortunately we have postponed our upcoming entertainment for April and most of May including Jon Stevens, Brothers 3, 19-Twenty, Kids Bingo and Mamamia – Abba Tribute.
Our Boardwalk Bistro is also offering takeaway as an option which can be ordered over the telephone and picked up directly.
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of the Australian Government and Clubs NSW and implement advice accordingly.
We encourage all members, guests and visitors to stay up to date via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LaurietonUnitedServicesClub
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager
In addition to our recent communication regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) we would like to further communicate the steps we were implementing to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, members, guests and visitors.
As you are aware the Australian Government announced a 100 person per zone policy of which we have taken the following measures to protect persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
- We have reduced seating in our main bar area, café, auditorium, gaming room and bistro to 100 per zone
- Staff are carefully monitoring this and taking necessary steps to ensure this limit is not breached
Members, guests and visitors should be confident we are vigorously adhering to instructions passed down by the NSW Health Department and have implemented the following measures:
- Increased sanitisation measures including disinfecting railings, benches, tables, arms of chairs, ATM’s, bar tops, bathroom doors, CRT machines gaming machines, bingo equipment, till buttons and coffee machines
- Proactive monitoring of social distancing
- Hygiene messages including increased signage reiterating good hygiene practices
At this stage in-venue promotions and activities will operate as planned including bingo, raffles and member promotions until further notice. All golf will continue to run as normal at Kew Country Club and the Pro Shop will also operate as usual. Unfortunately we have postponed our upcoming entertainment for April and most of May including Jon Stevens, Brothers 3, 19-Twenty, Kids Bingo and Mamamia – Abba Tribute.
Our Boardwalk Bistro is also offering takeaway as an option which can be ordered over the telephone and picked up directly.
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of the Australian Government and Clubs NSW and implement advice accordingly.
We encourage all members, guests and visitors to stay up to date via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LaurietonUnitedServicesClub
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager
Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Update 2: Wednesday 18 March
We recently sent out a communication regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and steps we were implementing to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, members, guests and visitors.
As of this morning there have been further developments regarding the advice from the Australian Government, Clubs NSW and Bowls NSW and we are therefore implementing the following measures to further protect persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
As of today we are implementing a 100 person per area or zone policy with the Club, all our facilities and weekly activities continuing to operate as normal including bingo, and the Friday and Sunday raffles. Unfortunately this will mean the cancellation of all major shows and events such as Jon Stevens and 19-Twenty until further notice.
In addition we have implemented a vigorous hygiene regime disinfecting gaming machines, kiosks, ATMs and other surfaces as much as possible. In support of the recommended social distancing of 1.5m; we have also moved tables to meet this requirement to improve the comfort and safety of our members and guests.
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of the Australian Government and Clubs NSW and implement advice accordingly.
While onsite all staff, members, guests and visitors are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene including,
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager
We recently sent out a communication regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and steps we were implementing to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, members, guests and visitors.
As of this morning there have been further developments regarding the advice from the Australian Government, Clubs NSW and Bowls NSW and we are therefore implementing the following measures to further protect persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
As of today we are implementing a 100 person per area or zone policy with the Club, all our facilities and weekly activities continuing to operate as normal including bingo, and the Friday and Sunday raffles. Unfortunately this will mean the cancellation of all major shows and events such as Jon Stevens and 19-Twenty until further notice.
In addition we have implemented a vigorous hygiene regime disinfecting gaming machines, kiosks, ATMs and other surfaces as much as possible. In support of the recommended social distancing of 1.5m; we have also moved tables to meet this requirement to improve the comfort and safety of our members and guests.
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of the Australian Government and Clubs NSW and implement advice accordingly.
While onsite all staff, members, guests and visitors are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene including,
- cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand rub.
- cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager
Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Update Monday 16 March
As a Community based organisation with close to 8,500 members we are taking advice on COVID–19 coronavirus seriously, and as a result have implemented the following measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members, guests and visitors. Our primary concern is to protect people, ensure our obligations under the WHS Act and maintain our duty of care to our staff, and to persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
Returning from overseas.
All persons who have returned from overseas travel from midnight Monday 16 March 2020, or been in contact with people who have returned from overseas travel are required by the government to self-isolate for a period of 14 days and as a result will not be permitted to enter Laurieton United Services Club or Kew Country Club premises.
If exposed to Covid-19.
All persons whose place of employment, education or socialisation that has been closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 are not to enter either of our premises.
All persons who experience or show signs of flu like symptoms which may include fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness and shortness of breath are not to enter either of our premises.
Persons who are onsite and showing flu like symptoms will be asked to leave the premises.
We encourage all persons who are experiencing flu like symptoms to follow the advice of NSW Health. For more information on COVID-19 visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus
We encourage all staff, members, guests and visitors to practice good hygiene at all times and have increased signage within the venue to inform of these good hygiene practices.
Staff will be discouraged from engaging in personal contact, such as the shaking of hands with fellow staff, members, guests and visitors. Please do not take this in any other way than as a preventative and control measure to help prevent the spread of viruses.
Monitoring updates
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of ClubsNSW and implement advice accordingly.
We will also continue to monitor the advice of the Returned and Services League of Australia in liaison with the Laurieton RSL Sub Branch and support the advice accordingly.
Kew Country Club will continue to monitor the advice of Golf NSW in Liaison with Club Management and support the advice accordingly.
Events, Entertainment and Functions
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly. Following advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on 13 March 2020 it is recommended that non-essential, organised gatherings be limited to fewer than 500 people.
This includes events such as concerts, sporting fixtures with large crowds, exhibitions and religious celebrations.
While all Australians are encouraged to exercise personal responsibility for social distancing, there are no current restrictions recommended on attending other settings, such as shopping centres, or using public transport.
For non-essential organised gatherings with fewer than 500 attendees, NSW Health recommends that organisers:
NSW Health also offer this advice for attendees:
Should the advice from AHPPC change, Laurieton United Services Club and Kew Country Club will update its policy accordingly.
We encourage all members, guests and visitors to stay up to date via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LaurietonUnitedServicesClub
While onsite all staff, members, guests and visitors are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene including,
We encourage attendees of organised functions and events at Laurieton United Services Club or Kew Country Club to liaise directly with those organisers, rather than the Clubs.
Boardwalk Bistro
We are taking our responsibility seriously and have implemented a number of temporary measures while dining in our venue which include;
Deck Coffee Lounge
Our Café for the interim will be unable to use personal ‘keep’ style cups for any person until further notice.
Gaming Floor
Staff are conducting increased sanitation of gaming machines. Staff, members, visitors and guests are expected to follow basic good hygiene practices.
Golf Course and Pro Shop
All relevant practices also apply to these outlets.
Persons who do not cooperate with our advice in relation to COVID-19 will be asked to leave our premises.
We ask for your complete cooperation and understanding as we continue our commitment to offering a quality based community hub for all people of our community to enjoy.
If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
We will provide updates as they become available.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager
As a Community based organisation with close to 8,500 members we are taking advice on COVID–19 coronavirus seriously, and as a result have implemented the following measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members, guests and visitors. Our primary concern is to protect people, ensure our obligations under the WHS Act and maintain our duty of care to our staff, and to persons on, or seeking to visit our premises.
Returning from overseas.
All persons who have returned from overseas travel from midnight Monday 16 March 2020, or been in contact with people who have returned from overseas travel are required by the government to self-isolate for a period of 14 days and as a result will not be permitted to enter Laurieton United Services Club or Kew Country Club premises.
If exposed to Covid-19.
All persons whose place of employment, education or socialisation that has been closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 are not to enter either of our premises.
All persons who experience or show signs of flu like symptoms which may include fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness and shortness of breath are not to enter either of our premises.
Persons who are onsite and showing flu like symptoms will be asked to leave the premises.
We encourage all persons who are experiencing flu like symptoms to follow the advice of NSW Health. For more information on COVID-19 visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus
We encourage all staff, members, guests and visitors to practice good hygiene at all times and have increased signage within the venue to inform of these good hygiene practices.
Staff will be discouraged from engaging in personal contact, such as the shaking of hands with fellow staff, members, guests and visitors. Please do not take this in any other way than as a preventative and control measure to help prevent the spread of viruses.
Monitoring updates
Laurieton United Services Club will continue to monitor the advice of ClubsNSW and implement advice accordingly.
We will also continue to monitor the advice of the Returned and Services League of Australia in liaison with the Laurieton RSL Sub Branch and support the advice accordingly.
Kew Country Club will continue to monitor the advice of Golf NSW in Liaison with Club Management and support the advice accordingly.
Events, Entertainment and Functions
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly. Following advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on 13 March 2020 it is recommended that non-essential, organised gatherings be limited to fewer than 500 people.
This includes events such as concerts, sporting fixtures with large crowds, exhibitions and religious celebrations.
While all Australians are encouraged to exercise personal responsibility for social distancing, there are no current restrictions recommended on attending other settings, such as shopping centres, or using public transport.
For non-essential organised gatherings with fewer than 500 attendees, NSW Health recommends that organisers:
- remind attendees and staff not to attend if they are feeling unwell
- remind attendees and staff that they must not attend if they have travelled overseas in the past 14 days
- ensure emergency management practices are up to date
- brief staff on how to practice good hygiene and making it easy for staff and attendees to practice good hygiene
- have adequate hand washing facilities available
NSW Health also offer this advice for attendees:
- stay home and not attend if you are feeling unwell
- stay home and not attend if you have travelled overseas in the past 14 days
Should the advice from AHPPC change, Laurieton United Services Club and Kew Country Club will update its policy accordingly.
We encourage all members, guests and visitors to stay up to date via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LaurietonUnitedServicesClub
While onsite all staff, members, guests and visitors are encouraged to practice good personal hygiene including,
- cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand rub.
- cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.
We encourage attendees of organised functions and events at Laurieton United Services Club or Kew Country Club to liaise directly with those organisers, rather than the Clubs.
Boardwalk Bistro
We are taking our responsibility seriously and have implemented a number of temporary measures while dining in our venue which include;
- Removal of cutlery from all tables. Cutlery will be delivered with your meals.
- Introduction of single use menus.
- Increased sanitation of all work and public spaces.
- Additional staff training.
- Increased use of gloves, including in the acceptance of deliveries.
- Removal of ‘help yourself’ sauce and cutlery stations.
Deck Coffee Lounge
Our Café for the interim will be unable to use personal ‘keep’ style cups for any person until further notice.
Gaming Floor
Staff are conducting increased sanitation of gaming machines. Staff, members, visitors and guests are expected to follow basic good hygiene practices.
Golf Course and Pro Shop
All relevant practices also apply to these outlets.
Persons who do not cooperate with our advice in relation to COVID-19 will be asked to leave our premises.
We ask for your complete cooperation and understanding as we continue our commitment to offering a quality based community hub for all people of our community to enjoy.
If you have any questions please contact Club reception on 6559 9110.
We will provide updates as they become available.
Robert Dwyer
Secretary Manager