Club Wellbeing & Good Sports
Gold Coast Water Polo is committed to creating a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for our players, families, coaches, officials and volunteers.
As a Good Sports club, we support our community with practical information and resources around alcohol and other drugs, mental health and wellbeing, smoking and vaping, and creating a positive sporting environment.
Need support or information?
Explore the resources below to find trusted information and services for you, your family or someone in our club community.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Gold Coast Water Polo supports the responsible use of alcohol and is committed to reducing alcohol and other drug-related harm within our club community.
We encourage our coaches, officials, members, volunteers and families to access trusted information about alcohol and other drugs, understand their effects and know where to find support when it is needed.
Learn more about alcohol and reducing harm
Understanding alcohol, standard drinks and the Australian alcohol guidelines can help people make informed choices and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm.
Alcohol & sport: know the impact →
Good Sports information about alcohol, sporting performance, standard drinks and reducing harm.Alcohol facts & effects →
Alcohol and Drug Foundation information about alcohol and its effects.Drinking guidelines & standard drinks →
Learn about Australian drinking guidelines, standard drinks and test your knowledge with the ADF quiz.Alcohol & other drug support
If you or someone you know needs information or support relating to alcohol or other drug use, confidential help is available.
Gold Coast Water Polo also has procedures in place for responding to alcohol or other drug-related incidents in a safe, respectful and confidential manner.
Where to get help
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) Queensland →
Free, confidential alcohol and other drug support, information and counselling.
1800 177 833 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekAlcohol and Drug Foundation →
Trusted information and resources about alcohol and other drugs.Counselling Online →
Free and confidential online support for people affected by alcohol or other drug use, including family and friends.In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Gold Coast Water Polo recognises that mental health and wellbeing are an important part of a healthy sporting community.
We encourage our players, families, coaches, officials and volunteers to look after their wellbeing, check in with each other and seek support when it is needed.
Mental health information & support
Lifeline →
Free, confidential crisis support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
13 11 14 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekBeyond Blue →
Mental health information and free, confidential counselling and support.
1300 22 4636 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekKids Helpline →
Free, confidential counselling and support for young people aged 5–25.
1800 55 1800 • 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekheadspace / eheadspace →
Mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12–25, as well as support for families and friends.
1800 650 890 • online and phone support availableIn an emergency or if someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
Smoking & Vaping
Gold Coast Water Polo supports a smoke-free and vape-free sporting environment and encourages our players, families, coaches, officials and volunteers to understand the health impacts of smoking and vaping.
If you or someone you know would like help to quit smoking or vaping, free and confidential support is available.
Quit smoking or vaping support
Quit →
Information, tools and support to help people quit smoking or vaping.Quitline Queensland →
Free, confidential support to help you quit smoking or vaping.
13 7848 (13 QUIT)Quit HQ →
Queensland information, tools and practical support to help people quit smoking or vaping.Talking about vaping with young people →
Practical information for parents, carers and others supporting young people, including how to start a conversation about vaping.Know the Score on Vaping →
Four short Good Sports videos for coaches, club leaders and others working with junior players to learn more about vaping and help create healthier sporting environments.