Sport Australia launched an updated concussion document on Tuesday, which is designed to give guidelines to grassroots and professional sports to protect players from brain injuries. Concussion management has become a massive focus in all sports as implement return to play protocols in professional competitions. But Sport Australia wants to target amateur and junior competitions to ensure they have the appropriate tools and information to prioritise athlete health. "Concussion in Sport Australia believes any child 18 years and under, who suffers a concussion, must not return to play until they have been clear of symptoms for 14 days. More than 40 sport and medical organisations have endorsed the concussion position statement, including Rugby Australia, Football Federation Australia, Cycling Australia, Basketball Australia and the Australian Olympic Committee.

Source: Stuff February 12, 2019 21:56 UTC