Introducing the Sports AWARE Supporter campaign; a new initiative for you, the cheer squad of parents, carers, sporting club staff and coaches of young people.
The goal? To give you access to the health information you need to better support your young people with drug, alcohol and wellbeing issues.
The Sports AWARE Supporter Campaign aims to share information with parents, carers, coaches and sporting club staff to help them support their young people.
The campaign particularly focuses on youth wellbeing and drug and alcohol issues. The campaign includes the sharing of the Sports AWARE Supporter Guide, connection with supporters via outreach activities at game and training days and a robust and varied marketing campaign.
The Sports AWARE Supporter Campaign is part of the Sports AWARE Project – a health promotion initiative providing FREE drug, alcohol and wellbeing education and support to young sportspeople.
The project is made possible thanks to funding, support and a partnership with Wests Group Macarthur.
The project is delivered with groups or teams of young people, with each group delivery including:
Want to be well equipped to support the young people in your life?
Check out our Sports AWARE Supporter Guides, packed with practical tips and advice. The guide covers topics such as the signs that a young person may be experiencing issues around drugs and alcohol, tips for talking about drugs, alcohol and safety and links to information and support services.
Flick through the guide below or download the Sports AWARE Supporters Fact Guide here.
Did you know? Research shows, that positive role models, such as sporting coaches, can support healthy emotional wellbeing and the development of self-esteem and confidence in young people. Role models who prioritise health and wellbeing are in particularly unique positions to encourage young people to also make positive choices and informed decisions for good health and development.
Some of the things we regularly get asked by coaches, parents and carers is how to tell if a young person is experiencing issues with drugs or alcohol. Or, how to talk to them about things like drugs, alcohol and safety. Here’s a snapshot of our tips for these situations
Need accurate information about drugs or alcohol? Want support to navigate the help and support services available? Check out the Support & Help section of our website for a list of services that can help. Here are a few of our top picks:
0439 835 563
Need drug and alcohol effects and info? Text the name of any drug to 0439 835 563 to receive an automatic reply with information about risks and effects, overdose information, tips to reduce harm and risks of mixing with other drugs.
A place to get facts and resources about alcohol and other drugs. Learn more about drug warnings, drug and alcohol effects and harms and access games and tools to boost your knowledge.
02 4628 2319
A youth health service, offering a range of health promotion and drug and alcohol prevention programs. Youth Solutions also offers information and referral for any and all members of the community to help connect them to the support and information they need.
Youth Solutions is funded by NSW Health | South Western Sydney Local Health District.
The Sports AWARE Supporter Campaign and Sports AWARE project are kindly supported and funded by Wests Group Macarthur under the ClubGRANTS scheme. Youth Solutions thanks Wests Group Macarthur for partnering with us to develop and deliver this exciting and much-needed campaign and project.
