Position statement on alcohol and physical activity
The Department of Sport and Recreation seeks to promote, encourage and support strategies to minimise harm from alcohol and other drug use in the interests of the health and safety of those participating in sporting and recreational activities.
Related topics: physical activity
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Alcohol is widely used and enjoyed by Australians and can form part of an enjoyable and healthy lifestyle. In fact, low-risk levels of alcohol drinking can provide some health benefits for middle-aged and older people. However drinking in excess of low-risk drinking levels can have harmful effects on health.
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Child protection
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Coaching
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Companion card for people with a disability
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Drugs in sport
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Fare equalisation
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Funding national sport organisations for operations
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Governance
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Harassment-free sport
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Hosting national championships - national leagues
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Inclusivity (substantive equality)
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Indigenous participation
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Integrity in sport
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Junior sport sponsorship from alcohol companies
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Mature-aged sport and recreation
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Mergers of like State Sporting Associations
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Officiating
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Photographing children
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Physical activity
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Sport/physical education in schools
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Sustainability
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Violence in sport
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Volunteers
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Water safety
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Working with Children Legislation
