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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 potential by living lives free from alcohol and other drug harm.

The problem 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.

Good Sports program 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.

Good Sports aims to: • Highlight the clubs important role within the community • Help clubs serve and sell alcohol within the law • Reduce alcohol related problems including binge and underage drinking, violence and drink driving • Increase club membership • Enable clubs to meet their duty of care obligations • Provide free ongoing education and support to clubs about harm reduction

Benefits of Good Sports • A healthier and inclusive club culture which is welcoming of families and juniors • More attractive to sponsors • New and diverse revenue streams • Increase in membership, volunteers and players • Improved relations with your local council and the police • Improved public image • Reduction of club liability risk • Applications for funding and grants are strengthened • Generate community support and respect • It is free of charge through government funding support

How Good Sports works The Good Sports program is a three-step Level 1: Liquor License, RSA Training, Smoke-free accreditation process. The three level accreditation indoors, Good Sports Promotion criteria consists of alcohol management standards for clubs that serve and consume alcohol. Level 2: Maintenance of Level 1, healthy food and drink options, safe transport policy, diverse revenue A dedicated Project Officer will be assigned to generation individual clubs to help committees and members progress through the three levels of the program. Level 3: Maintenance of Level 1 and 2, alcohol management policy The following is required of clubs to progress through the three levels.

Liquor License Snapshot • License and VCGLR signage on display • Red Line Plan on site • Consumption within trading hours and red line • ‘Sign in’ book for non members and members list • Incident Register • Booth License – Do you need one/have one?

Understanding a liquor license Typical components of a liquor license includes: • Type of license • Licensee & postal address • Nominee • Amenity • Pre-booked functions • Point of Sale – Booth • Trading Hours – 30 minutes grace period • Permanent Underage Approval

Important License Dates Date Renewal Milestone Renewal fees are due 31 December Licensees who have not paid their 31 March (or next working day) fees by this date and continue to supply liquor, will be doing so illegally If the license or permit has not 30 June been renewed by this date, the licensee has no further right to renew their license

Understanding a red-line plan

Maintenance of registers Members’ register Club name:______________________ Surname First name Address Mobile Email Last payment of membership

Maintenance of registers Guest register Club name:______________________ Date Guest Name Address Member name Member Signature

Displaying appropriate signage

Victorian Smoke free policy

Safe Transport Policy • Duty of care to all members and visitors • Promote transport options • Bar servers trained to serve appropriately • Arrange club functions transport • Display standard drinks information

Safe Transport If someone has had one too many, how does your club help them get home safely?

Food and Drink What food can members At least 4 non-alcoholic access when the canteen drinks and 1 low alcohol options is closed? Are low alcohol drink options cheaper?

Good Sports program

Good Sports program

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) The Alcohol and Drug foundation offers Facility requirements Responsible Service of Alcohol training. • Please open your club rooms up from 6.00- Details 10.30pm on the night • 4 hour course generally run from 6.30-10.30pm • Provide 30 chairs on Monday or Wednesday evenings • Provide tea and coffee (optional) • Presented by VCGLR qualified presenters • Please contact Bill Karametos on 9611 6103 or via email bill.karametos@adf.org.au Number of People • We can have up to 30 people at the RSA course. • These do not all have to be from your club.

Club Liquor Licensing Seminars • The Alcohol and Drug foundation also offers Club Qualification required to change nominee or to Liquor Licensing Seminars. get a new license The seminars aim to: • Increase knowledge and awareness of liquor Cost: Negotiable upon request licensing issues amongst club committee members • Help committee members and club liquor nominees to address issues of alcohol misuse and abuse within the club • Highlight the key responsibilities of holding a liquor license

Tackling Illegal Drugs 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.

Tackling Illegal Drugs

Tackling Illegal Drugs

Tackling Illegal 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: Bill Karametos Regional Community Development Manager bill.karametos@adf.org.au Tel: 9611 6103