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December 20, 2011

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Season's greetings from all at ASADA

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) will be closed for normal business for nine days over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

ASADA’s last day of normal business will be Friday, 23 December. The office will re-open on Tuesday, 3 January 2012.

ASADA’s testing program will continue to operate during the closure.

Due to recent unforeseen circumstances outside of ASADA’s control, some options on the ASADA Hotline (13 000 27232) may not be available during the shutdown period.

Here are some alternative options that might address your needs, as well as Hotline options operating over the shutdown period…

Websites
The ASADA or ASDMAC website might be able to answer your immediate questions.

Checking a medication
If you need to check an Australian medication or a substance, try the online tool on the ASADA website in the first instance. If you require additional assistance call 13 000 (ASADA) 27232 and select option 1.

Whereabouts
If you have an urgent Whereabouts enquiry or issue, send an email or call 13 000 ASADA (27232) and select option 2.

Stamp Out Doping
If you want to confidentially report suspicious doping activity in sport ASADA’s Stamp Out Doping online form is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Therapeutic Use Exemption
If it’s urgent and you need to speak to someone about a Therapeutic Use Exemption call 13 000 ASADA (27232) and select option 4, or call (02) 6222 4283.

For non-urgent enquiries, send an email to ASDMAC and it will be dealt with when the office re-opens on 3 January 2012.

Anti-doping resources
A range of anti-doping resources including publications and video content is available online.

Media
Media enquiries during the shutdown period should be made to (02) 6222 4263.

 

Normal services will resume from Tuesday, 3 January 2012:

 

Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season.

Aurora Andruska PSM
Chief Executive Officer

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