Personal Injury Claims

If you are a registered member of Gymnastics Australia and you have suffered an injury whilst participating in an official gymnastics activity (including training, competition, displays, events or other sanctioned activities) please follow the simple steps below to lodge a Personal Injury Claim.

Please refer to the Personal Injury Summary and Policy Wording for policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

How to lodge a Personal Injury Claim

• Step 1: Download Gymnastics Australia’s Personal Injury Claim Form or call SUA Claims Department on 1300 363 413 for a copy to be sent to you.
• Step 2: Complete each section of the claim form. Please note: Incomplete claim forms may cause delays in processing your claim. For assistance, please contact SUA Claims Department on 1300 363 413.
• Step 3: Send your claim form (via post or fax) to SUA Claims Department – PO Box 2717 Taren Point, NSW 2229 or FAX: 02 9524 9003 Important: Claims should be lodged within 180 days from the date of injury. You do not need to wait for all treatments to be completed before sending your claim form. Treatment is permitted even after you have submitted your claim.
• Step 4: SUA will confirm receipt of your claim form or contact you should they require further information.

For assistance with your Personal Injury Claim

• Claims enquiries: SUA Claims Department – 1300 363 413
• General enquiries: JLT Sport – 1300 130 373

Important Information

The Health Insurance Act (Cth) 1973 does not permit the Insurer to contribute to any charges covered by Medicare (including the Medicare Gap).

Examples of Non-Medicare Medical items.	Examples of items covered by Medicare.
Claimable as per the Policy Wording.	We can not reimburse you for these costs.
Ambulance Physiotherapist Dental Private Hospital Accommodation Chiropractor MRI Scans*	Doctor Surgeon Surgeon’s assistant Anesthetist X-rays MRI scans* Public Hospitals

*Please note: MRI scans are generally claimable through Medicare, however sometimes the referrer and/or provider is not registered with Medicare. Please check with your treating physician prior to lodging your claim.

In addition, there will be no refund in respect of:

1. Any expenses recoverable by You from any other insurance scheme or plan providing medical or similar coverage or from any other source except for the excess of the amount recoverable from such other policies/plans.
2. Any expense to which the National Health Act (Cth) 1953 or any of the regulations made there under apply.

Liability Claims

How to make a liability claim?

If an incident occurs that you believe may lead to legal action or non-legal action by a third party, you should contact JLT Sport immediately on 1300 130 373 (preferably within 48 hours of the occurrence) and complete the general liability claim form.

An incident may include (but is not limited to) any of the following examples:

• An individual or group asking your club for payment of property damage caused during a club activity.
• Legal action against the club for negligence (breached duty of care).
• Legal action against a director of the club for libel, slander or other misleading statements.
• An employee claiming harassment, discrimination or unfair dismissal.
• An employee or volunteer stealing from club funds.
• Legal action against a coach or umpire for negligent acts, errors or omissions.

Important Information

In these cases, it is important that you or other members of your club do not admit any liability or discuss the matter with a third party.

JLT Sport’s claims staff will advise you on the correct course of action.

Liability Claims relate to the following Policies:

• General Public and Products Liability (including Professional Indemnity).
• Management Liability including Directors and Officers, Employment Practices and Employee Theft (for incorporated bodies only).