In conjunction with Healthway, Sports Medicine Australia manages the Healthy Club Sponsorship Program.  This program provides an incentive for sporting and motor sport clubs to identify and address a range of issues that have the potential to improve the health and safety of their members and supporters.

Incorporated clubs (sports and motor sports) playing in a recognised sporting competition over the 2008/9 Summer  season may apply for up to $2500 for initiatives to make their club safer, healthier and to train and educate volunteers.  Funds can be spent on a range of items including first aid equipment, safety equipment, coaching courses and shade structures.

In return for sponsorship, clubs are required to become permanently and totally smoke free in all indoor areas and introduce strategies to address other health issues. Clubs will also need to develop and introduce a Healthy Club Policy addressing the issues of smoking, sun protection, sport safety, alcohol and healthy food choices. Sports Medicine Australia provides assistance to clubs throughout the sponsorship period to develop their policy.

Guidelines and application forms are attached and can also be obtained from the Sports Medicine Australia website at http://www.smawa.asn.au/extra.asp?id=421&OrgID=120  or by contacting Sports Medicine Australia on (08)  9285 8033.

 Healthy Club guidelines summer 08-09.pdf (145.34 KB)

 Application Form Summer 08-09[1].pdf (242.41 KB)