Good Sports: Learning Resource

Good Sports

Good Sports provide resources, informations and opportunity for sporting clubs to learn about and reduce impact of illicit drugs, drinking and smoking as well as spreading awareness about mental health.

AUHC is proud to be part of a Good Sports as a silver member and will try to provide resources to create healthy club environment for everyone.

Evidence behind the program

Research over the last two decades shows that Good Sports works for community clubs.

Clubs see a 37% reduction in risky drinking and a 42% reduction in alcohol related harms
Clubs have a 8% reduction in the odds of drink-driving compared with non-Good Sports clubs, for each season a club was in the program.
89% of participating clubs reported an increase in their confidence to manage illegal drug issues and 70% reported an increased awareness of mental health issues. Eight in ten club members report increased intention to seek help for mental health issues when it was needed.
Good Sports clubs also saw their membership numbers grow by 9%, expanding junior teams by 12% and female players by 11%. Volunteer numbers also grew.