A number of changes to coronavirus restrictions are set to take effect in Victoria from 11.59pm on June 21.
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Further changes, including the resumption of contact sport competitions, have been earmarked for July 20.
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced the changed restrictions on Sunday morning.
"Because of the progress we've made - and the evidence base we've built - I can confirm those proposed changes will go ahead," he said.
"As always, timing on any future changes remains subject to the advice of our Chief Health Officer. Because as far as we've come - it's not over yet.
"For every small step we take, our own personal responsibility grows. It's why we're asking Victorians: keep washing your hands. Keep maintaining your distance. Download COVIDSafe."
Mr Andrews said sports training and competition for under-18s and non-contact sports can resume from June 21.
"Recognising the lower rate of transmission amongst younger people, all sports training and competition will resume for those 18 and under," he said. "Non-contact sports competition can also begin across every age group."
Indoor sports centres, including gyms, will also be able to reopen to up to 20 people per space from 11.59pm on June 21.
Cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums will also be able to open with up to 50 people per space while the number of people permitted in community spaces, restaurants, pubs will increase to 50 people.
The same will apply to galleries, museums and amusement parks.
Contact sport competitions will be able to resume in Victoria from July 20 with further coronavirus restrictions set to ease.
"Supporting this gradual return to sport, clubs and community facilities will also be able to reopen their changerooms," Mr Andrews said.
"The same will apply to holiday accommodation and camping sites, with communal spaces like showers and kitchens soon to be available to visitors."
No changes to Victorians working from home have been flagged with Mr Andrews urging that it continue where possible.
"If you can keep working from home - you must do that too," he said.
"We still want to limit the number of people moving around our state and help protect those who do have to go to the workplace."
Changes COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria:
- From 11:59pm on 21 June, libraries, community centres and halls will be able to open to 50 people. Religious ceremonies can also increase to 50.
- From 11:59pm on 21 June, restaurants and cafes will can increase the number of patrons to 50. Cinemas, concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can open, also with up to 50 people per space.
- From June 22, pubs and clubs will be able to host up to 50 seated patrons, with no requirement to purchase a meal with your drink, however you'll need to give your contact details and table service restrictions will still apply.
- Indoor sports centres and physical recreation spaces able to open to 20 people per space. A cap of up to 10 per group for those over the age of 18 will be in place.
- Contact sports will be able to resume training for over 18 can resume from July 13. Full competition can begin from July 20
- Electronic gaming areas at pubs, clubs and the casino will be reopened from July 20 with strict distancing, cleaning and hygiene requirements.
Chris Pedler
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
