Staff, members and visitors to the studio are not to enter the premises if unwell.

This applies to all staff, students, parents, siblings and visitors.

It is imperative that ANYONE feeling unwell or showing any symptoms DOES NOT come into the studio and stays at home following the health advice. Members are able to cancel class bookings up until the time the class starts without penalty.

Please stay at home and notify our staff if:

• You have flu like symptoms

• You have been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results

• Someone you have been in direct contact with has flu symptoms or is awaiting COVID-19 results.

Symptoms included are:

• Sneezing

• High Temperatures

• Sore throats

• Coughing

• Runny nose

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms we encourage you to do a RAT or PCR Test.

Anyone who is presenting with these symptoms during class will need to stop class and return home. For students, parents will be called to pick up their child. They will wait in the reception area to minimise contact with other students and faculty.

If a staff member has contacted The Studio to notify us that they are unwell, we will let all parents know via email and in the event that the class cannot be covered, we will notify parents of the cancellation of classes.

If a member or staff member does test positive for COVID-19 they must not come to the studios and report their RAT result to NSW Heath/Service NSW.

Free Rapid Antigen and PCR tests are available at testing facilities. You should get tested if you are a close contact, have symptoms or have been instructed by a health authority. Rapid Antigen tests can be purchased from local pharmacies.

STUDIO PRACTICES

QR check in and hand sanitiser will be provided at reception.

All bathrooms are well stocked with hand soap and we encourage thorough hand washing practices.

Class numbers will be kept to a maximum of 6 adults and 8 children.

Social distancing is an important safety practice and we encourage everyone to be mindful of maintaining space around you where possible especially in common areas.

Frequently touched areas, surfaces, and equipment such as the barre, yoga mats and door handles will be cleaned after each use. The Studio will be cleaned twice daily.

If it is possible and comfortable for you to wear a mask we recommend you do so.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

Everyone 5 years and over can now get vaccinated against COVID-19. Boosters can be given 3 months after your last vaccine dose.

To protect the health and safety of all staff, members and the community we strongly recommend you are fully vaccinated as soon as possible.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for entry into indoor recreation facilities such as dance and yoga studios. We will assume as a condition of entry that you have complied with all government rules and regulations, including getting vaccinated as required, unless ineligible or exempt.

Class numbers will be kept to a maximum of 6 adults and 8 children.

Social distancing is an important safety practice and we encourage everyone to be mindful of maintaining space around you where possible especially in common areas.

Members can wait for class to start on the bench provided outside The Studio.

Bathrooms are limited to one person at a time.

Frequently touched areas, surfaces, and equipment such as the barre, yoga mats and door handles will be cleaned after each use. The Studio will be cleaned twice daily.

Windows will be opened where weather and noise permits.

The air-conditioning unit will run where necessary and the filter will be changed fortnightly.

Outdoor seating is provided for members and parents waiting.

Hand sanitiser will be provided at reception and in the kitchen.

Bathrooms are stocked with hand soap and paper towels by centre management. Additional stock will be provided by The Studio if necessary. Handwashing facilities will also be available in the kitchen.

Frequently touched areas, surfaces, and equipment such as the barre, yoga mats and door handles. will be cleaned after each use. The Studio will be cleaned twice daily.

The Studio Kiama will display a NSW Government QR code so that staff, members and visitors can check in using the Service NSW app, to support contact tracing if a person with COVID-19 visits the premises. Physical check in will also be available.

As a condition of entry, it will be assumed by entering The Studio you have checked into our premises.

Due to the nature of our business, we already have all contact details on file for every member. This information is stored confidentially and securely and if required will be used to contact members in the event of a COVID case alert.

Class rolls will be strictly taken for each class, so we know who is in our studios at any given time. These rolls are stored securely.