Developing safer and healthier communities: the Good Sports program

Number 1.16, revised December 2009
for a general audience

Historically, alcohol and sport are closely linked in Australia. Most major sporting competitions and teams promote and advertise alcohol consumption and many sports clubs have a tradition of heavy drinking. A large number of clubs depend on revenue from alcohol to finance club activities. There is evidence that community-based sports clubs may contribute to alcohol problems by accepting and promoting excessive drinking and providing inappropriate role models for young people.

This fact sheet provides an overview and case study of a program that is working to change this culture in sporting clubs—the Good Sports program.

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