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Who we are The Alcohol and Drug foundation is committed to preventing alcohol and drug harm in communities around the nation. By working directly with sporting clubs in the Good Sports program, we empower Australians to reach their full
The Alcohol and Drug foundation is committed to preventing alcohol and drug harm in communities around the nation. By working directly with sporting clubs in the Good Sports program, we empower Australians to reach their full potential by living lives free from alcohol and other drug harm.
Historically, alcohol and sport have been closely linked in Australian culture. Many sporting clubs across Australia are dependent on the revenue made from alcohol to finance club activities. However, alcohol can bring a range of issues for the club such as excessive drinking, drink driving and anti-social and unsafe behaviour.
Evidence shows that community based sporting clubs are a great place for health promotion. Sporting clubs can positively impact their members lives outside of sport, by preventing alcohol problems such as excessive and underage drinking. The Good Sports program is an initiative of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation to develop safe and healthier communities. The program helps sporting clubs manage alcohol responsibly and reduce harms associated with alcohol and other drugs.
underage drinking, violence and drink driving
about harm reduction
The Good Sports program is a three-step accreditation process. The three level accreditation criteria consists of alcohol management standards for clubs that serve and consume alcohol. A dedicated Project Officer will be assigned to individual clubs to help committees and members progress through the three levels of the program. The following is required of clubs to progress through the three levels. Level 1: Liquor License, RSA Training, Smoke-free indoors, Good Sports Promotion Level 2: Maintenance of Level 1, healthy food and drink options, safe transport policy, diverse revenue generation Level 3: Maintenance of Level 1 and 2, alcohol management policy
Typical components of a liquor license includes:
Date Renewal Milestone 31 December
Renewal fees are due
31 March (or next working day)
Licensees who have not paid their fees by this date and continue to supply liquor, will be doing so illegally
30 June
If the license or permit has not been renewed by this date, the licensee has no further right to renew their license
Members’ register Club name:______________________
Surname First name Address Mobile Email Last payment of membership
Guest register Club name:______________________
Date Guest Name Address Member name Member Signature
At least 4 non-alcoholic drinks and 1 low alcohol
The Alcohol and Drug foundation offers Responsible Service of Alcohol training. Details
Number of People
course.
Facility requirements
10.30pm on the night
via email bill.karametos@adf.org.au
The Alcohol and Drug foundation also offers Club Liquor Licensing Seminars. The seminars aim to:
licensing issues amongst club committee members
nominees to address issues of alcohol misuse and abuse within the club
liquor license
get a new license Cost: Negotiable upon request
The Alcohol and Drug foundation also offers sessions to help clubs develop a policy on illegal drugs. Having an illegal drugs policy shows that your club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, and demonstrates that your club cares about the health and wellbeing of its members. By providing a protective environment with clear structures and boundaries, positive role models and a place for people to connect and socialise, your club will prevent and minimise the harms caused by alcohol and other drugs.
COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY Writing your club’s policy is a great opportunity to work as a team with the committee, members, local community, and the ADF. Understanding the opinions of local experts (police, health and alcohol and other drug services) and club members will strengthen your policy and ensure the support of these groups in the long run.
For additional information on the Good Sports program, registering your club, hosting an RSA course or wanting a Project Officer to visit your club please contact: