Australian Drug Foundation welcomes Federal funding for Good Sports program
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) has welcomed the announcement that it will receive $19 million of Federal funding over four years for its award-winning Good Sports program.
ADF Chief Executive John Rogerson appreciates the Federal Government’s commitment to help make our sporting clubs better places to be for all Australians, stating “this is a win for preventing alcohol abuse in communities across the country.
"This funding will allow us to continue to help more clubs and communities shift the spotlight away from drinking and back onto sport."
Good Sports General Maneger Maree Sidey added “we know sports clubs are somewhere we can significantly reduce binge drinking, as people who regularly participate in organised sport are four to nine times more likely to drink at 'at risk' levels.
"We are already reaching more than 1.8 million Australians with our proven grassroots sports club alcohol management program - and this funding will allow us to reach three million people, more than half of our Australian sporting community."
A recent poll of 1,000 Australian parents conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation found 87% of parents would be more likely to choose a sports club or code for their child if it manages alcohol responsibly. By creating safe and healthy sports clubs we can break the unhealthy link between alcohol and sport in Australia.
Rogerson added "preventing alcohol problems in our community means reducing the future burden on our health and emergency services as well as helping Australians live healthier and happier lives. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Federal Government to tackle this important issue.”
The Australian Drug Foundation's Good Sports program also receives funding from all state and territory governments.
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