
The 18th to 24th October 2021 is Gambling Harm Awareness Week, providing an opportunity to talk about the harms associated with gambling and the effects this can have on communities, families, friends, workplaces, and individuals.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing gambling harm.
Sports Central are proud to be a part of the Ballarat Community Health All-In Gambling Harm Prevention Project, along with many other organisations in the local community.
We are committed to the principles of preventing gambling harm for our staff, members and the Central Highlands sport and active recreation community.
Through our involvement in the project, we will:
Sports Central will be working with clubs on the Leading from the Front – Alcohol and Other Drugs Safety – We All Win pilot project over the next few months. Leading from the Front is a community sport health promotion initiative with the aim of raising awareness of health, safety and wellbeing issues across the Central Highlands.
Sports Central are excited to be supporting the delivery of Inclusive Sport in Schools in partnership with Special Olympics Australia. The program improves the health and wellbeing outcomes of students with an intellectual disability and autism through the delivery of inclusive sport and physical activity in a school setting.