Many Western Australian communities are affected by alcohol-related problems that result from the risky use of alcohol.
Everyone has the right to voice their concerns and take action about the problems associated with excessive alcohol consumption. As an individual, you may feel you will not accomplish anything. This is not the case - you can make a difference.
What can you do?
There are a range of things that you can do as an individual to make a difference. Some examples are below:
- Promote the availability of free water at sporting or other events.
- Substitute alcohol as prizes with other goods such as vouchers.
- Be responsible and ensure friends and family have drank enough water.
- Be aware that parents are important role models for young people.
- Limit the availability of alcohol to your children.
- Local governments should have involvement in liquor licensing matters.
- Complain about inappropriate alcohol advertising.
- Implement a workplace policy.
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What are the benefits of taking action?
Creating a community that is a safe place to work, live and play has many benefits such as:
- Less risk of harm when going out and getting home.
- Greater confidence in the safe wellbeing of your family and friends when they go out.
- Less private property damage – lower insurance premiums, less disruption and inconvenience.
- Positively influence local income through ‘family friendly’ venues and increased tourism.
- Improved general health of the community reducing the burden on emergency services and hospitals.
- Decreased social issues including vandalism, violence around licensed venues and alcohol-related crime.
- Increased social and community interaction leading to a greater sense of community wellbeing and pride.
- Less public property damage freeing up council funds to put back into the community.
Resources
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