Concussion is a common problem in many sports especially those involving body contact, collisions, or high speeds. Concerns about the incidence and possible health ramifications for athletes have led to an increase in the importance of recognising and managing the condition safely and appropriately.

In considering the best practice management of sport-related concussion (SRC), the priority remains the short- and long-term welfare of the player. These guidelines have been developed to endorse an approach that prioritises assessment, rest, recovery.
In general, children and adolescents (age 5-17) require a different approach from adults because their brains are developing, and they need to continue learning and acquiring knowledge. As such, the priority is not just player welfare and return to sport, but a critical element is return to school and learning.

The policy has been written in accordance with the concussion in sport policy issued by Sport Medicine Australia V1.0 January 2018. All the information in this policy is in line with the latest findings from the 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, and the 2017 Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement.