During a week when the news has been so bleak, when we’ve heard about the deaths of colleagues and artists and beloved educators, when much of the world’s population is in lockdown, the closing of a pub might not strike you as a tragedy. And yet the news that my local pub was going out […]
FREE ONLINE FORUM FOR COMMUNITY CLUBS WITH LAUREL PAPWORTH Most clubs are still coming to terms with the massive upheaval to their business in the past few weeks. But now is the time to step up communications with your valuable members, not hold back. Social Media guru, Laurel Papworth has teamed up with The Drop […]
When Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people should be suspended from Monday 16 March, due to the spread of COVID-19, our industry was immediately shocked by the forced cancellation of industry events. We’ve since experienced the unprecedented closure of our venues and a dramatic change to our […]
Distilleries around Australia have discovered their production methods are suitable for making hand sanitiser. Archie Rose Sydney-based spirits company Archie Rose rolled out its own brand of hand sanitiser in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The company shifted production from spirits to make 4,500 500ml bottles of hand sanitiser, which have since sold out. The […]
The gambling landscape has changed significantly as a result of Covid-19. Most sport has been suspended, and casinos, pubs and registered clubs are closed to the public. The NSW Gambling Survey 2019 showed that 16% of people in NSW gamble on electronic gaming machines (pokies). With venues shut, these gamblers may look at alternative gambling […]
David Hart CEO from Deniliquin RSL Club has changed the face of the club while still providing a service for the community. Along with the support of his board and team, David quickly jumped into action with a terrific idea that is keeping his staff employed and busy. David explains that the idea germinated actually […]
Dear CMAA Member, Understandably you would be experiencing enormous pressure and stress trying to save your venue from closing, ensuring you and your team’s employment as well as trying to serve your community in this turbulent time. The safety and well-being of our members and their staff are our priority and as such, in […]
Dear CMAA Member, Firstly, we sincerely hope that you are coping with this unique and confronting challenge facing everyone in the club industry regardless of the size of your club or your job role. This Notice serves to inform you that the CMAA Federal Executive have determined that in light of the current COVID […]
Dear CMDA sponsor, I hope everyone is coping as best they can under these most difficult times. I understand the cancellation of many events including zone and industry gatherings has put more pressure on you also. To that end, I’d like to offer a small step in combating your objective of networking with our members. […]
To Our Valued Club and Hotel Customers Following the recent announcements regarding the closure of licenced premises in ANZ due to the COVID-19 threat, in support of the industry that supports us all, SG Gaming will be deferring payments that are due. These payments take the form of:- • Monthly Sales and Licence payments for […]
