LEVEL "O" & "3"Accreditation
4 November 2011
The Wendouree Archery Club, has an ongoing commitment to responsible alcohol management and is applying for Level 0 accreditation under the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program.
The program provides leadership and support to community sports clubs throughout Australia to manage alcohol responsibly. It aims to help clubs become more viable by creating a safe and friendly environment whilst addressing their duty of care obligations in relation to alcohol consumption.
Good Sports is the first nationwide alcohol management program of its kind and is run in Victoria by the Australian Drug Foundation with the support of the Department of Health and Ageing. The program was developed following research conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation which indicated that by introducing responsible alcohol management practices, clubs became safer and more viable.
As a community based club, involvement in this program is an important step towards recognising the responsibility the club has to members, families and the general community. We are confident that it will continue to improve the environment at the Club as well as ensure it is a great place to participate and socialise.
To become Good Sports Level 0 accredited, we will address a number of criteria including having alcohol and smoke free facilities. We will also ensure we have a safe transport strategy and alcohol policy for functions involving alcohol away from the club.
The club will be regularly monitored to ensure compliance with the program. It is the responsibility of all members to make sure the right thing is done while enjoying ourselves.
In 2016 the Level "O" Accreditation was changed to the highest to the new system with the "Level 3 Accreditation" being awarded to the Club.
The Wendouree Archery Club, has an ongoing commitment to responsible alcohol management and is applying for Level 0 accreditation under the Australian Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program.
The program provides leadership and support to community sports clubs throughout Australia to manage alcohol responsibly. It aims to help clubs become more viable by creating a safe and friendly environment whilst addressing their duty of care obligations in relation to alcohol consumption.
Good Sports is the first nationwide alcohol management program of its kind and is run in Victoria by the Australian Drug Foundation with the support of the Department of Health and Ageing. The program was developed following research conducted by the Australian Drug Foundation which indicated that by introducing responsible alcohol management practices, clubs became safer and more viable.
As a community based club, involvement in this program is an important step towards recognising the responsibility the club has to members, families and the general community. We are confident that it will continue to improve the environment at the Club as well as ensure it is a great place to participate and socialise.
To become Good Sports Level 0 accredited, we will address a number of criteria including having alcohol and smoke free facilities. We will also ensure we have a safe transport strategy and alcohol policy for functions involving alcohol away from the club.
The club will be regularly monitored to ensure compliance with the program. It is the responsibility of all members to make sure the right thing is done while enjoying ourselves.
In 2016 the Level "O" Accreditation was changed to the highest to the new system with the "Level 3 Accreditation" being awarded to the Club.