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28 Oct 2024

Tips for reducing risky drinking at your club this silly season

With the end of year fast approaching again – many of us will have some big events planned with finals and end of year celebrations. 

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The Dubbo Demons and Orange Tigers

LGBTIQ+ — 13 Aug 2024

The Dubbo Demons and Orange Tigers spearhead AFL Central West Pride Round

We talked to two of our Gold Medal accredited Good Sports clubs on how they show their community that everyone is welcome.

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LGBTIQ+ — 08 May 2024

LGBTIQ+ resources

Sporting clubs are a place where everyone in the community should feel safe and like they belong.

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Tuross Heads Tennis Club

18 Apr 2024

Tuross Head Tennis Club don’t get 'court' out on road safety

Situated just on the outskirts of Tuross Head in the NSW South Coast region, Tuross Head Tennis Club are proud role models of positive behaviour in their small community.

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Modbury soccer club

Road safety — 15 Apr 2024

Modbury Soccer Club don’t drop the ball on road safety

Teamwork makes the dream work both on and off the field at Modbury Soccer Club, based in the suburbs of Adelaide.

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Womens' football - AFL

11 Apr 2024

Keeping your club members safe on the roads

Good Sports helps your club keep everyone safe on the roads. This National Road Safety Week, and beyond, clubs are updating their safe transport practices to make sure everyone gets safely back through their front door.

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Yarta inaugural squad

juniors — 26 May 2023

Good Sports celebrates young Aboriginal athletes in Port Adelaide

Port Adelaide Athletics is proud of its Yartapuulti Squad – which has won championships, as well as government, sports and community achievement awards.

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2023 Award winners

Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

2023 Good Sports Awards

The Good Sports Awards ceremony celebrating our 2023 winners was hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation at Parliament House, Canberra in February 2024.

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Club culture — 28 Feb 2024

Orange United crowned Club of the Year, Safe Transport Award winner

New South Wales’ Orange United Sports Club was awarded Good Sports 2023 National Club of the Year.

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Volunteer of Year 2023

Volunteers — 29 Feb 2024

Sam Medhurst crowned Volunteer of the Year

Sam Medhurst from Campania Football Club was named the 2023 Good Sports National and Tasmanian Volunteer of the Year. He was recognised for being the beating heart of his club and going beyond the usual undertakings of a volunteer.

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Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

Toowoomba Hockey named New Club of the Year

Toowoomba Hockey Association was crowned the 2023 National Good Sports New Club of the Year for inspiring positive change and taking responsibility for its members.

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Mental health — 28 Feb 2024

North Hobart FC are mental health champions

North Hobart Football Club won the 2023 National Good Sports Mental Health Excellence Award for promoting mental health awareness and undertaking positive activities that strengthen their club community.

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Club culture — 28 Feb 2024

St Johns DDJRL wins Community Club Award

St Johns Dubbo and District Junior Rugby League (DDJRL) won the 2023 Good Sports National Community Club Award for going above and beyond to make a positive impact in the wider community.

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Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

Hay Little Athletics awarded Junior Club of the Year

Hay Little Athletics has been named the 2023 Good Sports Junior Club of the Year for creating a safe place for juniors to play sport.

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All Abilities Alliance

Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

All Abilities Alliance wins ACT Club of the Year

Taking out the top award in the territory was All Abilities Alliance – a touch footy club that supports people with disabilities. It was recognised for its efforts in inspiring positive change and building a healthier, and inclusive club environment.

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Stafford Squash Club

Good Sports awards — 07 Mar 2024

Stafford Squash Club crowned QLD Club of the Year

Stafford Squash Club was crowned Good Sports 2023 Queensland Club of the Year for its efforts in adopting practices and strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of their members, inspiring positive change and building a healthier, inclusive club environment.

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Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

Seacliff SLSC crowned SA Club of the Year

Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club was crowned Good Sports 2023 SA Club of the Year for its efforts in adopting practices and strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of their members, inspiring positive change and building a healthier, inclusive club environment. 

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Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

Top End Judo Academy crowned NT Club of the Year

Taking out the top award in the Northern Territory was Tiwi Island’s Top End Judo Academy. It was crowned the 2023 Good Sports NT Club of the Year, for going above and beyond in making a healthy and inclusive sporting environment.

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Olympians Basketball

Good Sports awards — 13 Mar 2024

Olympians Basketball is WA Club of the Year winner

Olympians Basketball Club from Geraldton was crowned the 2023 WA Club of the Year for its efforts in adopting practices and strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of their members, inspiring positive change and building a healthier, inclusive club environment.

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Awards 2024 Carly Taylor ACT volunteer

Good Sports awards — 28 Feb 2024

Carly Taylor from Abilities Unlimited is ACT Volunteer champion

Carly Taylor from Abilities Unlimited Australia was named the 2023 Good Sports ACT Volunteer of the Year. She was recognised for being the beating heart of her club and going beyond the usual undertakings of a volunteer.

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