Previous Events

Motor Accident Commission (MAC) Supporting the Drive to Save Lives

The MAC has recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Good Sports program in regional areas of South Australia, including the Eastern Eyre Peninsula and South East regions.  The MAC 12-month sponsorship supports the Good Sports' aim to reduce alcohol-related harm arising from excessive alcohol consumption in sporting clubs, with a particular focus on reducing the incidence of drink driving.

New Community Partner—Mid North Health Service

Mid North Health Service commenced September 19^th 2005, covering seven Council areas in the Mid North Region - Mt. Remarkable, Orroroo/Carrieton, Peterborough, Barunga West, Goyder, Port Pirie and Northern Areas Council. 

New Community Partner—South East Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service

South East Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service commenced August 1^st 2005, covering six Council areas in the South East Region - Tatiara, Lacepede, Naracoorte & Lucindale, Wattle Range, Grant and City of Mt. Gambier.

New Community Partner—Eastern Eyre Health

Eastern Eyre Health commenced July 1^st 2005, covering three Council areas - Cleve, Franklin Harbour and Kimba.

Television ads begin

The television advertisements in South Australia began in October 2004. Read all about the industry launch during Drug Action Week in June 2004 in the media release.

Good Sports launched in South Australia

The pilot project of Good Sports was launched in South Australia on 23 June 2004 with an Industry Breakfast held at Tiffins on the Park.  The Chairman of the Drug and Alcohol Services Council (DASC), Dick Wilson, hosted the morning with introductory speeches from Simone Cormack; Director of  Population Health Programs at DASC, James Waddell; National Operations Manager for Good Sports and Lisa Weir; SA State Manager for Good Sports.

The highlight of the launch was a speech given by Craig Mann; President of the Victor Harbor Football Club - the first club to register in SA.  Craig addressed the reasons his club has become involved in the program, including the club recognising the need to provide a fun, family-friendly environment that the whole community feels welcome in.

The launch was attended by representatives from a broad range of government and community organisations including Department of Health, Office for Recreation and Sport, Department of Transport, SA Police, Motor Accident Commission, Department of Education and Children's Services, the Royal Automobile Association, Office for the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner and Clubs SA, together with representatives from a range of state sporting associations.  The presence of this broad range of agencies demonstrates the extensive support and interest this program is generating.

Congratulations to Marion Sports & Social Club.

This multi-sport facility has been accredited to Level 1.  In the process they actively encouraged more than ten of their affiliated clubs to work towards Level 0 or Level 1 Accreditation.  Clubs include football, cricket, basketball, korfball, bowls and marching.  Well done!