Player Wellbeing: Health & Safety

We are committed to the health and safety of our members and of all our football operations.
LFC will take every reasonable step to ensure our Players’ well-being, including an acceptable standard of health and safety is met for all our members & volunteers.

Below are our QUICK LINKS to key Health & Safety policies & guidelines - DO NOT MISS the our special “What is Concussion Presentation?”

 

Parent presentation: Helping your Child Grow through Sport!

“LFC are providing you with the opportunity to be inspired and learn about the perspectives, attitudes and behaviours that best support your child’s long-term health, enjoyment, development, and performance. Learn how you can better enjoy your child’s sporting experience too!”
— Nick Marr - Mindset & Performance Psychology Coach
 
 

What is Concussion & Why it needs to be taken Seriously?

All LFC coaches, managers, parents and players are strongly encouraged to view this special presentation by Vicki Evans who has been involved in Neuroscience nursing for over 30 years in a variety of positions - public and private, in Australia and New York, USA.

She is well known on the neuroscience lecture circuit – locally, nationally and internationally as well as for her many publications, including book chapters and journal articles.

Join Vicki for an enlightening presentation learning
"What is concussion & why it needs to be taken seriously?"
Vicki will also cover how to recognise and manage it plus first aid management.

Injury Procedure & Insurance

Every registered NSFA player is automatically covered by insurance through Football NSW’s Insurance Program, administered by Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers. This coverage is included in your registration fees and applies during official matches, training, trials, and other sanctioned football activities.

Injured? What do I have to do?  

  • At the time of injury, please send an email to the Registrar info@lindfieldfc.com.au informing Lindfield Football Club of your injury and copy your Age Coordinator. Our records need to be accurate so please ensure the incident is properly documented (date, time, where, when, game or training)

  • Visit the Gow Gates Claims Portal to download the Accident Claim Form - found under the menu item Lodgement of Claims. You will need to create an account for this process if this is the first claim you’ve made - otherwise sign in. Read the disclaimer.

  • Complete all relevant sections of the downloaded Club Declaration form - please do not send the club a blank document to fill in - this must be done by the claimant.

  • Send a PDF or Word Doc copy to the Club Registrar: info@lindfieldfc.com.au, who will verify and sign the Club Declaration and return it to you to continue the claims process.

  • Upload required documentation:

    • Club Declaration (signed by club representative)

    • Physician’s Report

    • Additional documents for loss of income claims

Important Notes

  • Medicare-related expenses cannot be claimed

  • Claims should be submitted as soon as possible after injury

  • Weekly benefits are payable for up to 52 weeks where applicable

Need Help?
Contact Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers:

  • Phone: 02 8267 9999

  • Email: football@gowgates.com.au

  • We strongly recommend all players maintain private health insurance for additional coverage beyond this basic policy.

Can I get a Refund?

  • If you are claiming on FNSW insurance, now, or in the future in relation to this injury, you must not Deregister. This will ensure that your insurance is paid and valid in relation to this injury.

  • If your injury is a season-ending one and you wish to claim a partial refund of the variable costs, please get in touch immediately so that we can organise.

  • Please email both your Age Coordinator (so they can remove you from the team) and the Club Registrar to advise of your situation.

  • More information on Fees can be found here and Refunds and Deregistration can be found here.

Injury Prevention with Football Australia Perform+

Nobody enjoys being injured, so it is crucial that we do what we can to prevent injuries from occurring, whether that be in training or games. 

Football Australia Perform+ provides a suite of free Injury Prevention, Warm Up and Performance resources designed to assist players at all levels of the sport to reduce their risk of injury, perform better on the field and to be available to play more.

Check out the wide range of Football Australia resources and helpful tips to help prevent injury.