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In accordance with Queensland Government regulations, Flying Arts has implemented a COVID-19 Safe Event Plan to ensure compliance with social distancing and contact tracing protocols.

We are committed to working closely with our Flying Arts Facilitators, our colleagues in other delivery organisations and venues, and with our event attendees to adhere to the directions of Queensland Health, the Australian Government Department of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), and other relevant authorities. We appreciate your compliance with these guidelines to keep our community safe.

View COVID-19 Safe Event Plan PDF

Please note the information in this plan is subject to change depending on Federal and State government COVID-19 guidelines for events.

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Who does this apply to?

All programming staff of Flying Arts Alliance Inc., the facilitators, the organisers, artists, exhibition staff, volunteers, and venues hosting workshops, events, and exhibitions are required to follow Public Health directives as outlined in this plan until further notice.

This plan only applies to events under 500 people (including staff and other people on site) that are being held in Queensland. It provides guidelines and compliances for running face-to-face indoor events on the Flying Arts program. Click on your role to see further event guidelines.

Facilitators

Facilitators

This information is for facilitators of face-to-face workshops and events with Flying Arts to comply with the COVID-19 Safe Event Plan guidelines.

Flying Arts Staff

Flying Arts Staff

This information outlines the responsibilities of Flying Arts Alliance staff to keep our community safe during events.

Organiser and Host Venue

Organiser and Host Venue

This information is for host venues, galleries and museums, and organisers of events, RAF community workshops and exhibitions for and with Flying Arts to comply with the COVID-19 Safe Event Plan guidelines.

Participants and Volunteers

Participants and Volunteers

This information is for participants and volunteers involved in face-to-face workshops and events with Flying Arts.

Visiting Flying Arts Office

Visiting Flying Arts Office

The Flying Arts Office is currently closed to the general public. Visitors are able to access the Flying Arts office or studio with prior permission from a Flying Arts Staff member.

Essential items for all Events

Following the new health and safety directives put in place on 29 June 2021 (and until the end of the declared public health emergency, unless it is revoked or replaced) by the Queensland Government, you must:

  • carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to. You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, except in your home, and in indoor workplaces (where you can’t socially distance).
  • Facilitator and participants must maintain the physical distancing requirements of 1 person per 2m2
  • Events/workshops – 500 people or less – must comply with a COVID Safe Event Checklist, no further approval needed.

The below items are essential for all Flying Arts events. It is the responsibility of the event organiser or host venue to ensure the following items are provided and completed prior to the event. Please download the Essential Items Checklist.

1. Event Kits

All workshop groups and events hosted by Flying Arts will be provided with a COVID-19 Safe Kit to ensure adequate PPE and cleaning products for general room cleaning of high touch point areas, first aid management, and personal hygiene.

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2. Queensland Government COVID-19 Safe Event Checklist

A COVID-19 Safe Event Checklist must be completed for all events under 500 people.

  • Completion of this document means that the event host does not have do a COVID-19 Safe Event Plan and does not have to get approval for the event through Queensland Health.
  • Completed checklist must be accessible by the host, during the event, if requested by an enforcement officer (electronic copy acceptable).
  • The checklist must be available for 56 days following the event
3. Screening Questionnaire

All staff and participants must sign-in via the Qld Check-In App BEFORE they enter the room or event space.

If a person shows symptoms/feels unwell they must be asked to immediately move away from other participants, leave the event, and to contact their doctor or Queensland Health for a diagnosis or test.

4. Signage

A signed Statement of Compliance must be clearly displayed in the event space or gallery. 

Health and Hygiene posters must also be displayed at the event. These may be already supplied by venue.

COVID-19 Safe Travel Information

Please check the airline/accommodation/car hire company agreement and website for the latest COVID-19 safety update before you travel to a Flying Arts event. Travel providers are responsible for the safety of passengers and guests who travel with them.

Flying Arts will make travel arrangements based on the most recent travel advice and COVID-19 guidelines from the Queensland government. You will not be required to travel to an event if this puts you at risk of infection.

For further information or enquiries about the COVID-19 Safe Event Plan please contact the Flying Arts Staff member responsible for your event. Call 07 3216 1322 or email a staff member below.

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