Members will be aware that health regulations in response to COVID-19, such as movement restrictions, lockdowns and vaccination status rules in specific locations, is the responsibility of the various state and territory governments. As such, Pipe Bands Australia (National) has resisted issuing umbrella advice to members. Instead we are relying on the interpretation and implementation...

The highly anticipated Diamond Jubilee of the Australian Pipe Band Championships has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

pe Bands Australia has opened an online survey of member bands to gather information on the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions. Band secretaries have been emailed the invitation to complete the short survey that includes questions on loss of band income and fundraising opportunities, how bands are engaging with their members during social distancing restrictions and...

The impact of Australian and state government health directives and restrictions in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic are rightly receiving the support and co-operation of communities across the nation.