The Australian Drug Foundation is responding to the binge drinking problem
in Cairns by rolling out its Good Sports program across North Queensland - a program
committed to reducing alcohol related problems in sporting clubs.
Addressing recent Cairns media reports about a rise in dollar drinks and binge drinking, the
Foundation's Tony Hewitt says "There is an urgent need to help Queenslanders understand
the risk of binge drinking and the marketing ploys used to encourage excessive consumption
of alcohol.
Sporting clubs are high risk venues steeped in a long-standing tradition of heavy drinking,
providing the Foundation with good reason to introduce their Good Sports program nationally.
Good Sports is an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation committed to developing safer
and healthier communities. The program is free and designed to help clubs shift their focus
away from alcohol to young people and families without compromising revenue.
"With more than 3,000 clubs nationwide, we've just started rolling out our Good Sports
program across North Queensland and I'm keen to see sporting clubs in Cairns embrace this
exciting, new initiative," said Mr Hewitt.
Communities are today holding sporting clubs accountable for the care of their players,
members and supporters, which is where Good Sports can help," said Mr Hewitt.
"Displaying the Good Sports logo sends an important message to club members and the
community. It indicates that the club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol and
provides a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters."
To learn more about the Good Sports program, visit goodsports.au.
Source
Australian Drug Foundation
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