Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

Updated 26 June 2021

So I was kinda hoping not to have to write one of these again. I know, I know. Wishful thinking.

As per the most recent announcement by the NSW Government made at 2pm 26 June 2021 we have made some quick decisions regarding the upcoming Domina Parties events.
The summary of the announcement is this:
  • The Greater Sydney area – including the Central Coast, Wollongong, and the Blue Mountains – is going into lockdown from 6pm Saturday 26 June until midnight Friday 9 July.
  • All visitors that have been to the Greater Sydney area since 21 June must self-isolate for fourteen days from the date they left the city.
  • The remainder of NSW is subject to the following pertinent restrictions, amongst others:
    • No more than 5 visitors to a private dwelling (including children)
    • Mask-wearing is compulsory at all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and all organised outdoor events
    • Guests are to remain seated at hospitality venues

What this means for you

The Sydney Strap-on & Forced Bi Party, originally planned for Monday 28 June, has been rescheduled for Monday 12 July.
If you have tickets for this event, you have already been sent an email. Please check your inboxes.
 
The Gold Coast Obey! Dominas Choice Party for Sunday 4 July is currently running as scheduled. The venue is located in the NSW Border Zone currently designated Blue and at this stage there have been no significant directives issued by either the NSW or the QLD government in relation to access.
Masks or face shields will be compulsory for all hosts and attendees. Disposable masks will be available at the venue.
 
As always, we will update you when we know more.
 
Stay safe, stay home, wash your fucking hands, wear your fucking masks.
I am looking forward to seeing you all soon so take this much more seriously than Gladys is.
 
xx Miss Penelope Dreadful

Updated 30 March 2020

One week ago, we made the decision to discontinue Domina Parties events on a case by case basis. Days later, Sex On Premises Venues (SOPVs) were ordered by the Federal Government to cease operation as a part of the response to COVID-19. On Sunday 29 March 2020, the Federal Government recommended that all gatherings of people that do not cohabit be limited to two individuals.

We are staying informed of the local, national, and global progress of this pandemic and will continue to respond as appropriate.

At this point in time Domina Parties events are suspended pending further developments.

Why are the events still live?
We have made the decision to leave all published events live on the website, facebook, and fetlife so that you can continue to be updated by us by going to any of these locations.

I bought a ticket to an event, what does this mean for me?
Our entire world is changing week-by-week. Today we have decided to cancel the events for April. All tickets will be refunded through our ticketing platform TryBooking.com.au. If you hold a ticket to one of these events, you will be receiving an email shortly.
Tickets for events from May onwards will still be viable at this time. Should this change, we will notify you directly.

So, when is the next party?
Your guess is as good as ours. Two things will need to happen for Domina Parties events to run again; gatherings of more than two people must be permitted, and SOPVs must be allowed to reopen. We are playing with some online concepts (mostly for our own amusement) and if they feel like a thing we might just share them.

How can I support my favourite Domina?
Find Her website, social media and more here and then contact Her to find out what She needs. Many of our incredible peers are offering phone and online sessions, long-distance training, amazing clips and more. Details will be in our April newsletter.

Published 16 March 2020

At this point in time, Domina Parties Australia events will continue to run.

We value the health and safety of our hosting Dominas as well as our attendees.

We are confident that our standard of best practice hygiene protocols will continue to serve us well, and we are augmenting them with some additional measures to offer the best protection for us all.

We are staying informed of the local, national, and global progress of this pandemic and will continue to respond as appropriate.

TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19

Known Transmission Routes for COVID-19

  • Breathing in of COVID-19 infected droplets after someone sneezes or coughs.
  • Touching minute COVID-19 infected droplets on any surfaces yourself and then touching your face, mouth, nose or eye.
  • Someone else touching minute COVID-19 infected droplets on any surfaces and then touching your face, mouth, nose or eye.

Suggested but Unconfirmed Transmission Routes for COVID-19

  • There is general agreement that there is no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted through genital secretions.
  • There is general agreement that it could be transmitted by kissing when a person is infected but asymptomatic.
  • Kissing would be high risk for transmission if a person was symptomatic. The French and several other European governments have gone as far as to ban cheek kissing as a greeting.

Transmission Routes for COVID-19 that May Not Be Immediately Apparent

  • Your mobile phone.
  • Cash.

STANDARD HYGIENE PROTOCOLS

  • ​​​​​​Surfaces are cleaned before, after, and during the events with antibacterial wipes.
  • Surfaces are cleaned before and after events with antimicrobial, biocidal wipes.
  • Shared equipment is cleaned before, after, and during events in a one-way process including soapy water, antimicrobial wipes, and antimicrobial spray.
  • Single-use disposable items such as blueys/”puppy pads”, gloves, condoms are routinely used and changed regularly.
  • Hand santiser is provided at multiple stations, including at water/refreshment station.
  • Refreshments are individually wrapped where possible.

PARTY PRECAUTIONS

Hand Hygiene

  • Wash hands with soap and water or >60% alcohol-based hand sanitser for a minimum of 20 seconds regularly – before and after eating, using the bathroom, interactions with other people.
  • Do not touch your face.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Use gloves when interacting with other people. Change gloves and clean hands in between interactions.
  • All PPE is single-use and disposable.

Social Distancing

  • If you are unwell, isolate yourself.
  • Avoid shaking hands, hugging, or kissing other people.
  • We will ensure that social distancing requirements for indoor gatherings of <100 are adhered to (4m2 per person). Updated 20 March 2020

In addition to the precautions outlined above, we are implementing the following protocols:

  • No spitting.
  • No exposed hand-to-hand contact.
  • Orientation at the start of each event includes best practice hand sanitising demonstration.
  • Refreshments will be limited to individually wrapped/sealed items.

TICKETS

Standard Refund Policy

  • If an event is cancelled by Domina Parties, all tickets are refunded.
  • If you are unable to make it to an event and you provide at least 24 hours notice, we will transfer your ticket to any other event over a three month period.
  • If you are unable to make it to an event and you do not provide any notice, or you provide same-day notice, this is taken as a no-show and your ticket is forfeited.

Updated Refund Policy

  • If an event is cancelled by Domina Parties, all tickets are refunded.
  • If you are unable to make it to an event and you provide notice, we will transfer your ticket to any other event over a six month period.
  • If you are unable to make it to an event and you do not provide any notice, your ticket is forfeited.
  • If you arrive at the venue in an unsuitable condition (displaying ‘flu-like symptoms) or are unable to follow the directions of the Dominas regarding behaviour and social distancing, you will be asked to leave and your ticket will be forfeited. Updated 20 March 2020