community support

community sponsorship

Maroochy RSL is passionate and committed to giving back to the Community. The club donates approx $200,000 a year through sponsorship of and donations to local organisations and events. Local schools, charities and sporting groups are just a few of the many who have benefited. Members of the club can feel proud to be a part of this achievement.

The facilities that the club has developed offer our community the opportunity to enjoy a range of recreational activities in a friendly, inviting and safe environment. As well as being able to donate money to worthy causes, the club is able to make use of our high community profile and facilities to make possible fund raising efforts for not for profit groups.

Some of the organisations that Maroochy RSL assist include:

• Maroochydore Rugby Union
• Give Me 5 For Kids
• Maroochydore Football Club
• Maroochydore Coolum Senior Rugby League
• Maroochy RSL Clippers
• Mountain Creek Netball
• Mountain Creek High School Basketball
• Maroochydore Hockey Club
• Hear and Say Center Sunshine Coast
• Maroochydore Ex-Service Women
• Bloomhill Cancer
• Adopt-a-Family
• Probus Club of Buderim
• 2010 Senior Superstars
• Volunteering Sunshine Coast
• Suncoast Power Australian Football Club
• Sunshine Coast District Bowls
• 2010 Music Fest
• Maroochydore High School
• Maroochy Roos AFL Juniors
• Sunshine Coast AFL Juniors

The club leads the way in corporate responsibility with specific initiatives such as the first designated driver scheme on the coast and the hugely successful Attitudinal Driver Workshops, in a concerted effort to spread the safety message across the community.

To request support for your organisation or event please contact reception to obtain a sponsorhip application form.

look after your mate

Are you remaining alcohol free to drive your mates or loved ones home?

You may be entitled to free non-alcoholic drinks through our designated driver scheme, Look After Your Mate.

Drinking and driving do not mix. Maroochy RSL and The Swan Bowls Club are committed to your safety and offer FREE soft drinks, coffees, teas or hot chocolates to drivers remaining alcohol free to drive their friends or family home.

Simply present yourself, with your friends or family, at reception to register. The blue wristband they put on your wrist will entitle you to free soft drink, coffee, tea or hot chocolate  at any of our bars for the duration of your visit. 

Terms and conditions apply. Please see our reception staff for full details.
 

responsible gaming

For some people gambling can change from entertainment and pleasure and become an issue. When that happens, gambling can play too big a role in a person's life and hurt them, their family, friends and the people who care for them.

If your gambling is causing issues in your life, you can take steps to change this. Talking about gambling with somebody you trust can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. If you have an issue with gambling there is free, confidential professional help and support available.

The following organisations offer confidential, free counselling services:

Gambling Help Sunshine Coast
(07) 5492 7423

Gamblers Anonymous
(07) 3830 4196

Lifeline (24 hours)
 131 114

Are you at risk of gambling excessively? Below are some key indicators:

• Gamble to avoid dealing with problems or disappointments
• Skip work or study to gamble
• Spend more time gambling than with family and friends
• Think about gambling every day
• Gamble to win money, not just for fun
• Gamble to win back money lost by gambling
• Feel depressed because of gambling
• Lie or keep secrets about gambling
• Borrow money to gamble
• Argue with family and friends about gambling
• Gamble for longer periods of time than originally planned
• Gamble until every dollar is gone
• Lose sleep due to thinking about gambling
• Don't pay bills and use the money for gambling instead
• Try to stop gambling, but can't.
• Become moody when trying to stop or cut down on gambling
• Try to increase the excitement of gambling by placing bigger bets
• Break the law to get money to gamble

Any one of these things might be a sign that you have an issue with gambling. Even if you're just a bit worried about your gambling or someone else's, it's a good idea to get help sooner rather than later.

responsible consumption of alcohol

The Board and Management of Maroochydore RSL & Ex Services Club makes a commitment to maintain the Responsible Service of Alcohol in a safe environment for all members, patrons, visitors and the local community. Service of alcohol will be denied to any person suspected of being under 18 years of age and to any person whom is at that time considered to be in or approaching a state of intoxication.

Maroochy RSL does not tolerate the excessive consumption of alcohol on its premises.
 
If you believe that you have a problem with excessive alcohol consumption, the following organisations offer free, confidential counselling services:

Alcoholics Anonymous
(07) 5476 2166