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Verified and helpful COVID-19 information from GSCORE
How we can help
At GSCORE, we are very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on the tourism and outdoor recreation industries.

The amount of information, and range of sources, can be overwhelming.
 
With that in mind, we have developed a streamlined approach to support you as you navigate this difficult time. GSCORE commits to curating reliable information from reputable sources to help you:
  1. Stay informed;
  2. Develop an action plan to get through the next few months; and 
  3. Be ready when the tourists return.
Read on for details.

Changes at GSCORE

We are a small team working across a range of program areas that involve direct contact with stakeholder organisations and members of the public.

In response to COVID-19 health concerns, all our staff are now working from home. 

You can contact us from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday via phone 9892 0113 or email info@gscore.com.au.

All staff are able to access their emails, and all messages left on our office extensions are being transferred to our remote offices. Please leave a voice message and we will will return your call.

For more information about how we are adapting our approach, please visit here.

For You & Your Family

Keep Active Outdoors

The mental and physical benefits of outdoor recreation activities are significant and we encourage you to get outdoors – but do so safely and in accordance with the law.
Public gatherings are now restricted to no more than two people. This means that all group riding, groups walking/hiking, group running, group paddling, etc, are no longer permitted. Penalties are in place for those who do not adhere to these rules. Details here.

👍 In short - you can continue to take part in outdoor recreation, and you should keep doing it. It has positive influences on mind and body. You should, however, follow the guidelines set out by the Heath Department. This includes social distancing.

👪 Individuals and their family members who reside together should continue their active leisure routines while practicing social distancing and in accordance with the laws regarding self-isolation (if required). This means parents and children can go out together (ie: a single parent with 2 or more children; or two parents and two or more children; etc).

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Individuals who live alone or don't have anyone else to go with them can meet with one other person for the purpose of undertaking active leisure, ie: going for a walk, run or ride. 

🤧 REMEMBER! Leave at least 1.5m between yourself and others you don't live with. Don't to leave your home if you are in self-isolation or have cold or flu-like symptoms.

🏇🚣‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Exercise common-sense when recreating outdoors! The nature of most outdoor recreation activities mean that in many situations you will be further away than the recommended 1.5m distance from others.

  • 🚶‍♀️If you go to a park or reserve and there are lots of people there, choose another trail to go for a walk.
  • 🏄‍♀️ If you go surfing and there are more than two people on your favourite surf break, find another spot to hit the water. The government will not hesitate to close down areas where people flout the law in relation to social distancing.
  • 🏃🏿‍♂️Exercise caution and courtesy at squeeze points on trails and at the waters' edge. If you must pass someone closely, move a short way off the trail or entry point if possible to allow them by, or at the least, turn away as you pass and avoid direct contact.
  • 🐩 If you're out to walk the dog but your favourite location is busy, consider going somewhere else. Here is a list of approved dog exercise areas.
For up-to-date information on what restrictions are in place regarding outdoor recreation, please visit GSCORE's dedicated page here.

Keep the Kids Entertained

Now that playgrounds and skateparks are closed, you may need more ideas for keeping little hands and minds busy. There are a plethora of online resources but it can be tricky to find good quality sites that aid in keeping the kids engaged without a device!
  • Natureplay WA has some great family activities here
  • Maggie Dent gives outdoor activity ideas here
  • Dozens of outdoor learning activities here
  • A great Australian resource here

Stay in Your Region

  • West Australians must now stay within their regional boundary, which align with the Regional Development Commissions boundaries, unless their reason for travel meets the requirements for an exemption.You can read more here.
  • Online campground bookings for Parks and Wildlife Service sites are suspended until further notice. For details, please visit here.

For Your Club


The WA Public Health Act has been updated and restrictions in place now forbid organised gatherings for sporting activities, including outdoor recreation. GSCORE has prepared information for club officeholders here, including a COVID-19 Checklist for Clubs.

GSCORE will provide more information as it is received from other associations. If you have any further enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and refer to our dedicated page on the topic.

For Your Business


Several government initiatives have been implemented to support business owners as they navigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. We've collated information for you on the topic here.

We will also be developing programs to support your tourism business - stay posted for details.
Please reach out if there is something we can help you with.

#stayhealthy #remainpositive #getoutdoorssafely #staylocalplaylocal
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GSCORE was established to provide leadership to the outdoor recreation industry in the Great Southern. This project is made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. We gratefully acknowledge our funding stakeholders: Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Great Southern Development Commission, and the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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