COVID-19 UPDATE

NSW COVID Restrictions

The Place is a COVID Safe business and the community's safety and wellbeing is our priority.

In keeping with the recent update to restrictions in NSW including our area from 26 June 2021 until further notice the following will apply at The Place: 

🔹 We are implementing the 4m² rule for all bookings. This means that participant numbers for your activity may be affected. 

🔹 Masks are mandatory for all patrons, staff and facilitators of activities. 

🔹 Further restrictions apply to exercise/dance classes which are capped at 20 participants. 

🔹 Further restrictions apply for religious gatherings including no singing or dancing. 

🔹 Singing and dancing are prohibited at social gatherings and capacity limits apply by room size. 

We will continue to follow the NSW Government guidelines and our COVID Safe practices. Please remember to report to reception and check in using our Service NSW QR code. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We apologise for any disruption to existing bookings. Please feel free to contact us on 02 4032 5500 to discuss potential changes to your booking. We endeavour to accommodate your requirements as far as possible.  

You can find further information on the current restrictions via the NSW Health website here
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