Women Embrace Adventure has developed this Infectious Illness policy after carefully considering the health and safety of our Participants, guides, communities and third-party partners. Women Embrace Adventure closely monitors local government health advice to ensure we comply with state rules and regulations.

 

All Women Embrace Adventure guides are trained in our operational response plan, which will continue to evolve in line with government recommendations regarding risks.

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All Adventures

Infectious illnesses, including COVID-19, are highly contagious, and there is a risk of exposure to all of us anywhere people are together in social settings. This risk cannot be removed entirely, and by joining a Women Embrace Adventure activity, Participants voluntarily assume that they may encounter the virus.

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These operating protocols include:

• Pre-commencement safety briefing outlining protocols as well as Participant and guide’s responsibilities to ensure everyone’s safety during an adventure;

• Implementing safe distancing practices wherever practicable;

• Having hand sanitiser and masks readily available at all times;

• Monitoring Participant health

• Requiring all Participants, guides, and third-party partners to comply with regulations for wearing a mask indoors and requiring masks to be worn when travelling in vehicles when a risk of infection is present.

Participants are required to adhere to local regulations at all times. Failure to do so will result in removal from an adventure.

 

If a Participant displays cold/influenza/gastro symptoms, Women Embrace Adventure reserves the right, at our discretion, to require the participant to take a test and/or to remove the Participant from the adventure.

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Participants should carry hand sanitiser, regardless of whether the adventure is indoors, outdoors or a combination of both.

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Half- and Full-Day Adventures​

Should a Participant be affected, including isolation requirements prior to the commencement of a half or full-day adventure, no refunds will be given however Women Embrace Adventure will accept a transfer to another female over the age of 18. 

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Multi-Day Adventures​

Prior to commencement

As the information may differ depending on the domestic/international location of a multi-day adventure, Participants should research the COVID-19 requirements for the location, especially when travelling interstate or internationally, to ensure that they comply. Participants with a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination should pay particular attention to any additional government-imposed requirements for unvaccinated persons. Women Embrace Adventure accepts no liability for a Participant’s failure to comply with local regulations.

 

​Participants may be required to provide proof of up to date  of an Australian Government Approved vaccination.

 

Women Embrace Adventure will recognise an Australian immunisation history statement as proof of vaccination. For Participants vaccinated overseas, the vaccination record required will depend on the country of vaccination. 

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Failure to provide proof of acceptable  vaccination may result in immediate removal from the adventure. 

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If you are not vaccinated, medical exemptions/contraindication form may be required from a qualified medical professional and considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Participants holding such a form proving vaccination exemption should notify Women Embrace Adventure prior to booking a multi-day adventure in order to have the exemption assessed. 

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Should a Participant be affected by and infectious illness including isolation requirements prior to the commencement of a multi-day adventure, Women Embrace Adventure’s normal cancellation fees will apply.

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It is a requirement that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy at the time of booking.

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During a Multi-Day Adventure

​Should a Participant feel unwell, show symptoms or otherwise return a positive test during a multi-day adventure, government requirements in relation to isolation will be followed by all Participants.  Women Embrace Adventure will liaise with local authorities as required in the circumstances. As a result of following local requirements, Women Embrace Adventure may need to terminate the activities for the day for all Participants or for defined close contacts and/or request the group to immediately self-isolate reducing the risk of the potential spread of the illness. 

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Where a Participant is removed or asked to leave an adventure, tests positive or is subject to isolation or other government requirements, all related costs (including the costs of transportation, additional or alternate accommodation etc) will be at the Participant’s own expense.

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Women Embrace Adventure seeks to ensure Participant safety with a minimum of 2 guides per adventure. Should a WEA guide feel unwell, show symptoms or otherwise return a positive test during a multi-day adventure, Women Embrace Adventure will make reasonable attempts to secure a replacement guide but may need to amend or terminate the adventure.

 

The safety and wellbeing of Participants and guides are of paramount importance to Women Embrace Adventure and we will take reasonable and practicable steps to minimise those risks.

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Women Embrace Adventure reserves the right to amend an adventure itinerary after the adventure has commenced to deal with unforeseen events or circumstances. For instance, we may vary some of your adventure to include lower-risk activities suitable for a solo guide to deliver until a replacement guide can be sourced.

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Insurance

Participants in multi-day adventures must take out travel insurance at their own expense at the time of booking. Acquiring travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the Participant.  Travel insurance provider policies do vary, and we strongly recommend you check with your individual insurer for coverage that suits your individual needs, including in relation to evacuation and illness and COVID-19 cancellation.

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Have questions? Please email us at hello@weadventure.com.au

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