Wellness Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Wise Women Gathering (“WWG”, “the Conference”) is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all attendees, educators, staff and volunteers throughout our time together.

This policy outlines shared responsibilities and expectations intended to promote collective care while respecting individual needs and differing perspectives.

1. our commitments

Wise Women Gathering will take reasonable steps to support a well-considered and hygienic event environment, including:

  • requesting that unwell attendees do not attend the Conference

  • maintaining a record of attendees and providing information to authorised officers if required by law

  • providing a clean venue and appropriate sanitisation products where necessary

  • requesting that individuals who have tested positive to Covid-19 in the seven days prior to the Conference do not attend if symptomatic

  • welcoming the use of face masks by anyone who chooses to wear one, in any space and at any time

These measures are informed by public health guidance and may be adjusted as circumstances change.

2. shared responsibility of attendees

All attendees are asked to:

  • comply with relevant laws and public health requirements in New South Wales and Australia

  • respect WWG’s obligations under applicable legislation

  • respect the differing views, needs and comfort levels of other participants

  • notify WWG if you test positive to any communicable diseases in the two to three days following the Conference (Monday–Wednesday), to support appropriate follow-up if required

3. respect and care within difference

Wise Women Gathering acknowledges that people hold differing perspectives, experiences and needs relating to health and wellbeing.

We ask all participants to engage with one another with respect, consideration and responsibility for impact, recognising that collective care relies on mutual cooperation rather than uniform agreement.

4. scope and limitations

This Wellness Policy supports general wellbeing and public health considerations only. It does not replace personal responsibility for health decisions, nor does it constitute medical advice.

Attendees are responsible for monitoring their own health and seeking professional medical care where appropriate. Although we can provide basic first aid services at the Conference, we do not treat illness.

5. policy review

This Wellness Policy is a framework intended to support a considerate and well-functioning Conference environment.

The policy is subject to change without notice. Any updates will be published on the Wise Women Gathering website.

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