The use of illicit drugs in a community wide issue. An illicit drug is illegal to use, possess, or distribute under state, territory, and Commonwealth law.
Sport clubs can have a positive role, and assist athletes, coaches, and sports administrators in making appropriate choices when faced with illicit drugs in their sport.
What club committees can do
There are 8 key steps club committees should follow to create safe and fair clubs. These are essential foundations to managing illicit drug use and other issues.
Specifically, when it comes to illicit drugs consider:
- Be familiar with any existing policies your sport may have in this area. These are generally set by your national or state peak body.
- Good Sports Tackling Illicit Drugs program can help you develop a policy and program.
- Encourage members to undertake the Illicit Drugs in Sport education course
Information and resources to help
Check with your national or state sporting organisation
Sport Integrity Australia
Good Sports
Tackling illegal drugs program