31 March 2021

Update in line with Road Map to Recovery – Public Activities direction No 21 with revised density capacities as per updated COVID Plan 31st March 2021

To all valued Dzintari users,

Camp Dzintari is open to customers in line with Public Activities Direction (No 21) that comes into effect at 10:11 am April 8th 2021.

While physical distancing of 1.5 m is still encouraged, social distancing requirements within venues will be reduced to one person per two square metres.

Camp Dzintari is aware of current infection control and precautionary measures as recommended by health authorities and set out in the COVID Safe plan. Camp Dzintari agrees to comply with general and specific obligations under current Emergency Management Directions and has the COVID-Safe Plan is available at site, and in turn requires its hirers to comply with the same requirements.

In line with this plan, Camp Dzintari camper numbers are back to full capacity of 180 people on site (excluding caretakers). This is based on food service occurring both in the dining hall capacity 141 and common room capacity 52, and 100% occupancy of our main dormitories.

As Dzintari is a dry hire facility, there are certain obligations of both the hirers and Camp Dzintari, which are listed out below:

What Dzintari will provide:

• Make COVID Plan ready for inspection as required

• Conduct Deep full surface cleans between camps in all areas

• Provide hand sanitiser at entry of dining room and common room.

• Provide liquid soap, paper towels, toilet paper, shower cleaner spray (including MSDS and instructions), and check levels daily to ensure adequate supply (please contact caretakers if they are running low)

Obligation of Hirers:

• Provide a trained COVID Marshall: this is required for all events except for Education Department Hirers, who have their own requirements which must be met. 

• Provide an attendance record, including the name, phone number or email address, and date and time of people attending Camp Dzintari

• Follow Physical Distancing guidelines:

  • 3 persons per 4 square metres

  • Group activities should be limited to a maximum duration of 2 hours

• Ensure room occupancy is no greater than the signposted maximum per room

  • Dorm Rooms are now full capacity

  • Dining Room - 141 (excluding kitchen)

  • Common Room - 52 (can be used as an additional dining area)

• Maintain hygiene:

  • Conduct frequent cleaning of common touchpoints in common areas such as Dining Room and bathrooms

  • Ensure shower cubicles are cleaned after each individual use (cleaning product will be supplied by Camp Dzintari)

  • Ensure there are no communal food or beverage service areas (such as buffets, salad bars or communal water/beverage dispensers)

  • Cleaning of shared kitchen crockery, cutlery and food preparation items after each use

This is a challenging time for everyone in Australia and we will do our best to support you.

The Board.