Covid-19 Update

Updated Restrictions  |  Effective Friday 25 February 2022

Face Masks are no longer mandatory in all public indoor venues.

No other COVID restrictions apply.

Updated Restrictions  |  Effective Friday 18 February 2022

Current COVID restrictions effective from 12.01am Friday 18 February 2022 are as follows;

• Area capacity limits NO longer apply for indoor areas.
• QR Code Check-In is NO longer required for entry.
• Singing and dancing is NOW permitted indoors.

Face Masks will remain mandatory in all public indoor venues until Friday 25 February 2022.

Updated Restrictions  |  Effective Thursday 27 January 2022

Current settings will continue from Thursday, 27 January 2022 until Monday, 28 February 2022, including:

• Hospitality venues, including pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes, and nightclubs must follow the one person per two square metre rule indoors;
• Masks are required in all indoor settings (except residences). Masks are strongly encouraged where you cannot maintain a safe distance from others;
• QR code check-ins are compulsory at certain premises, including hospitality venues and retail shops;
• Singing and dancing is not permitted in hospitality venues, entertainment facilities, nightclubs, indoor music festivals and indoor major recreation facilities (except for weddings, performers, instructors and students).

Updated Restrictions  |  Effective Friday 24 December 2021 & Monday 27 December 2021

The following NSW Government restrictions will apply when visiting the Club from

Friday 24 December 2021;

All restrictions from 15 December remain in place except for the following;

• Masks MUST be worn by ALL patrons and staff in INDOOR areas.

The following NSW Government restrictions will apply when visiting the Club from

Monday 27 December 2021;

All restrictions from 15 December remain in place except for the following;

• Masks MUST be worn by ALL patrons and staff in INDOOR areas.
• ALL INDOOR areas will operate under a 1 Person per 2 square metre rule.

Both of these updated restrictions will remain in place until at least Thursday 27 January 2022.

Updated Restrictions  |  Effective Wednesday 15 December 2021

The following NSW Government restrictions will apply when visiting the Club from Wednesday 15 December 2021;

• Proof of Vaccination is NO longer required for entry into the Club.
• All patrons MUST continue to Check-In via Service NSW COVID Safe Check-In
• Masks are NOT required for patrons. However, strongly encouraged where social distancing isn’t possible.
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff who are not fully vaccinated.
• Drinking alcohol indoors and outdoors may be seated or standing.
• Singing and dancing is permitted indoors and outdoors.
• Area capacity limits NO longer apply for indoor and outdoor areas.

COVID Marshals will be present to ensure patrons are adhering to these restrictions and that hand sanitiser stations remain well stocked and heavy use public touch points are regularly sanitised.

UPDATED Restrictions | From Monday 18 October 2021

The following NSW Government restrictions will apply when visiting the Club from Monday 18 October 2021;

• All patrons MUST be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
• All patrons MUST wear masks inside the venue, if they are not eating or drinking.
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff at all times.
• Drinking alcohol while standing is NOW permitted inside
• Dancing is NOW permitted
• Singing is NOT permitted, except for performers

Area capacity limits of one (1) person per two (2) square metres applies for indoor and outdoor areas.

COVID Marshals will be present to ensure patrons are adhering to these restrictions and that hand sanitiser stations remain well stocked and heavy use public touch points are regularly sanitised.

Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Just Got Easier  |  Friday 15 October 2021

You can now integrate your COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate on to the Service NSW app. This makes checking in and showing your vaccination record easier and quicker.

How to get it; Please make sure that you update your Services NSW App before attempting to link your accounts!

1. Ensure your Federal MyGov account is linked to Medicare
2. Download the Express Plus Medicare app and sign in with your MyGov account details
3. Select ‘Proof of vaccinations’ and then ‘View history’
4. Select ‘Share with check in app’ and then ‘Service NSW’

COVID-19 Update  | Wednesday 6 October 2021

To all our Members and Guests,

The NSW Government has announced that the Greater Sydney lockdown period will conclude at the end of this week and we are pleased to confirm that we will be opening our doors at 9.00am on Monday 11 October.

Whilst we can’t wait to welcome all our members and guests back into the Club, there is some important information to note.

The health and safety of our members, guests and employees is of the utmost importance and we are committed to doing everything we can to continue to make our venues safe places to visit.

The following NSW Government restrictions will apply when visiting the Club;

• All patrons MUST be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
• All patrons MUST wear masks inside the venue, if they are not eating or drinking.
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff at all times.
• Drinking alcohol while standing is NOT permitted inside
• Dancing and Singing is NOT permitted

Area capacity limits of one (1) person per four (4) square metres apply for indoor areas and one (1) person per two (2) square metres apply for outdoor areas.

COVID Marshals will be present to ensure patrons are adhering to these restrictions and that hand sanitiser stations remain well stocked and heavy use public touch points are regularly sanitised.

What you’ll need for entry into the Club;

1. Face Masks mandatory in all public indoor venues

2. A financial Membership Card for members, or a Drivers Licence  for guests

3. COVID-19 Vaccination Record or Medical Exemption. This can be verified a couple of ways;

• Express Plus Medicare App
• Medicare Account via My Gov
• Australian Immunisation History Statement
• My Health Record via My Gov
• Medical Exemption Statement

For more information on How to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record click here or visit Services Australia
Please note non-vaccinated young people aged under 16 will only be able to visit the Club with members of their household.

4. Check In  via the Service NSW COVID Safe Check-In. COVID Safe Check In can be done in two (2) ways;

• Use the QR Code displayed in the Car Park or Club Entry (Smartphone Users)
• Use the Tablet at Club Reception (Non-Smartphone Users)

We thank you for the continued support over the past few months and look forward to seeing you all soon.

COVID-19 Update  | Monday 23 August 2021

Restrictions Extended to 11.59pm Thursday 30 September 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today has extended the current lockdown period for Greater Sydney to Thursday 30 September 2021.

The Club will remain closed during this time and all scheduled events and activities cancelled until the lockdown concludes.

Visit rwc.org.au and our social pages for regular updates.

As a community club, we are very much looking forward to welcoming back our members and guests. Until this time, stay safe, keep connected and support our community

COVID-19 Update  | Wednesday 28 July 2021

Restrictions Extended to 11.59pm Friday 27 August 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today has extended the current lockdown period for Greater Sydney to 11.59pm Friday 27 August 2021.

The Club will remain closed during this time and all scheduled events and activities cancelled until the lockdown concludes.

Visit rwc.org.au and our social pages for regular updates.

As a community club, we are very much looking forward to welcoming back our members and guests. Until this time, stay safe, keep connected and support our community

COVID-19 Update  | 14 July 2021

Restrictions Extended to 11.59pm Friday 30 July 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today has extended the current lockdown period for Greater Sydney to 11.59pm Friday 30 July 2021.

The Club will remain closed during this time and all scheduled events and activities cancelled until the lockdown concludes.

Visit rwc.org.au and our social pages for regular updates.

As a community club, we are very much looking forward to welcoming back our members and guests. Until this time, stay safe, keep connected and support our community.

COVID-19 Update  | 6 July 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today has extended the current lockdown period for Greater Sydney to 11.59pm Friday 16 July 2021.

The Club will remain closed during this time and all scheduled events and activities cancelled until the lockdown concludes.

Please note that all ticket holders for Drags to Bitches, scheduled for Saturday 17 July will be contacted directly advising of a new date for later this year.

Visit rwc.org.au and our social pages for regular updates.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Until then, please stay safe.

Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong In Lockdown | 26 June 2021

The NSW Government’s announcement today has expanded the current lockdown to Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong, effective from 6pm Saturday 26 June until 11.59pm Friday 9 July 2021.

The Club will be closed during this time and all scheduled events and activities cancelled until the lockdown concludes. Please note that all ticket holders for Flashback Fridays and Akmal will be contacted directly from Monday 28 June.

Points Purge that was scheduled for Wednesday 30 June has been cancelled. The Club will not purge any points this year, meaning all points will roll on until the purge in 2022.

We look forward to seeing you all soon, until then please stay safe.

Restrictions for Greater Sydney Area | 23 June 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 4pm Wednesday 23 June 2021 – 12.01am Thursday 01 July 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today to enforce even further restrictions across Greater Sydney means the following changes will apply from 4pm today, Wednesday 23 June 2021.

• All patrons MUST wear masks inside the venue, if they are not eating or drinking
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff
• Drinking while standing is NOT permitted
• Dancing and Singing is NOT permitted

Area capacity limits of one (1) person per four (4) square metres now apply and must be adhered to. COVID Marshals will be present to ensure patrons are adhering to the latest restrictions.

NOTE: In response to the above-mentioned restrictions the Live Music Duo for this Saturday 26 June has been CANCELLED.

All other events within the Club will proceed as planned in accordance with COVID restrictions.

Restrictions for Greater Sydney Area | 22 June 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 4pm Tuesday 22 June 2021 – 12.01am Thursday 01 July 2021

The NSW Governments announcement today to enforce further restrictions across Greater Sydney means the following changes will apply from 4pm today, Tuesday 22 June 2021.

• All patrons MUST wear masks inside, if they are not eating or drinking
• Masks MUST be worn in the Indoor Gaming Lounge
• Masks MUST be worn by Hospitality Venue Staff
• Drinking while standing IS permitted
• Dancing and Singing IS permitted

Restrictions for Greater Sydney Area Extended  | 10 May 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 12.01am Monday 10 May 2021 – 12.01am Monday 17 May 2021

• Live Music Duo is CANCELLED for Saturday 15 May
• Masks  MUST be worn in the Indoor Gaming Lounge
• Drinking while standing is NOT permitted
• Dancing is NOT permitted
• Singing by patrons is NOT permitted
• Reminder that the 1 person per 2 sqm rule still applies and will be enforced
• COVID Marshals will be making sure that patrons are adhering to the latest restrictions

Restrictions In Place for Greater Sydney Area | 6 May 2021

Please note the following restrictions to be enforced from 5pm 06 May 2021 – 12.01am 10 May 2021

• Flashback Fridays is cancelled for Friday 07 May
• Live Music Duo is cancelled for Saturday 08 May
• All patrons MUST wear masks inside, if they are not eating or drinking
• All patrons MUST remain seated whilst inside
• Dancing is not permitted
• Singing by patrons is not permitted
• Reminder that the 1 person per 2 sqm rule still applies and will be enforced
• Mothers’ Day will remain unchanged. Sunday 09 May
• Covid marshals will be making sure that patrons are adhering to the latest restrictions

Easing Of Restrictions | 25 March 2021

The NSW Governments announcement yesterday to further ease COVID-19 restrictions means the following changes will apply from Monday 29 March 2021.

• Dancing will now be permitted, allowing our members and guests to now use the dancefloor in the Presidents Lounge.
• Live indoor entertainment venues with assigned ticketed seating will increase capacity numbers back to 100%. This means the Whitlam Theatre will be able to increase its capacity for shows back to 750 people.

Please note that all area capacity limits of one (1) person per two (2) square metres still apply and must be adhered to.

There have already been a number of calls regarding this news and over the next few days we will provide you with further information relating to Presidents Lounge entertainment.

Face Masks No Longer Mandatory | 12 February 2021

The NSW Government has lifted restrictions relating to Capacities and Face Masks, effective from 12.01am on Friday 12 February 2021.

This means;

• Area Capacities are now 1 person per 2 square metres
• Face Masks are NO longer mandatory in public indoor spaces
• Face Masks are NO longer mandatory for Staff

This also means that our larger shows in the Whitlam Theatre will increase in capacity. We thank everyone who acted responsibly during the Mandatory Face Mask restriction, but remind everyone that must still sign in via the MyGov app whenever entering the Club.

Face Masks Mandatory | 2 January 2021

The NSW Government has announced the following new restrictions, effective from midnight Saturday 2 January and enforceable from Monday 4 January.

• Face masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces, including; shopping centres, public transport, attending an entertainment venue, hair and beauty salons and gaming areas of establishments.
• Staff at hospitality venues, who deal directly with customers, will also be required to wear a mask.
• Gym classes will be restricted to 30 people, subject to the four square metre rule.
• Places of worship, weddings and funerals will be restricted to 100 people, subject to the four square metre rule.

We will continue to keep you updated via our website and social media as soon as is practicable.

You are encouraged to remain vigilant, look and monitor for flu like symptoms and get tested if you experience the slightest symptoms.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Service NSW App Check-In Mandatory | 30 December 2020

           

Continuing to Keep You COVID Safe  |  21 December 2020

Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our members, guests, staff and wider community. Throughout the year, we have gone above the NSW Health requirements to ensure a COVID Safe environment and we will continue to do so.

With some of the restrictions being reintroduced from midnight Sunday 20 December there will be some changes at the Club.

Capacity limitations (1 person per 4 square metres) apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas. You will see when visiting that furniture in each area has been adjusted to reflect this.

As a result of these restrictions, we would also like to advise our members:

• The New Year’s Eve event scheduled for 31 December has been cancelled
• Presidents Lounge entertainment  is on hold until further notice due to restrictions on dancing
• Bingo  and Cash Housie  will continue as per published dates
• Group bookings will now be restricted to ten (10) people until further notice

Further to this, anyone who resides in or has visited the Northern Beaches in the last 14 days or has frequented any hotspots flagged by NSW Health will not be permitted entry into the Club. See full list here.

Below is a reminder of the COVID Safe policies and procedures in place

• Capacity limitations apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas.
• Each room has a clearly marked entry and exit, including where to stand when waiting to make a purchase.
• Hand sanitisers are located at club foyers, lifts and escalators, entrances to lounge and dining areas.
• Heavy use public touch points such as handrails, lift buttons and knobs are cleaned routinely throughout the day.
• Hard surfaces such as the club reception, outlet counters and dining tables will be wiped regularly and following each use.
• Cutlery and condiments have been individually packaged.
• All menus are available by screens or as in a hard-plastic sleeve that is wiped following each use.
• Contactless payments by card are encouraged.

We will continue to keep you updated via our website and social media as soon as is practicable.

You are encouraged to remain vigilant, look and monitor for flu like symptoms and get tested if you experience the slightest symptoms.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Easing of Restrictions  |  7 December 2020

The NSW Governments recent announcement to ease restrictions in the lead up to Christmas and New Year is greatly welcomed by the Club.

These changes are designed to give people greater certainty in how they can celebrate safely with family, friends and colleagues and we look forward to welcoming more of our members and guests back.

Whilst you can expect more freedom in accessing the Clubs services and facilities, we remain committed to maintaining a COVID Safe environment for our members, guests and staff to enjoy with confidence.

Below is a reminder of the COVID Safe policies and procedures in place 

What We Are Doing Differently

• Capacity limitations (1 person per 2 square metres) apply within all lounge, dining and bar areas.
• Social distancing of 1.5m between people.
• Each room has a clearly marked entry and exit, including where to stand when waiting to make a purchase.
• Hand sanitisers are located at club foyers, lifts and escalators, entrances to lounge and dining areas.
• Heavy use public touch points such as handrails, lift buttons and knobs are cleaned routinely throughout the day.
• Hard surfaces such as the club reception, outlet counters and dining tables will be wiped regularly and following each use.
• Cutlery and condiments have been individually packaged.
• All menus are available by screens or as in a hard-plastic sleeve that is wiped following each use.
• Contactless payments by card are encouraged.

We thank you for your continued loyalty and support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.