community support

Maroochy RSL

Community Support

Maroochy RSL has maintained its generous support of the local community with more than 60 different clubs and organisations benefiting from Maroochy RSL sponsorships and donations. Maroochy RSL is committed to playing an integral part of the community by supporting local organisations and grass roots groups through financial or in-kind contributions via sponsorships or donations.

Maroochy RSL contributes cash and in-kind donations to Maroochydore and Sunshine Coast community groups to ensure their local community support could continue. We look forward to continue helping Sunshine Coast clubs maintain their facilities, raise funds for charities and provide sponsorship for various sporting clubs. Apart from seeing happy members and visitors at the club, it is one of the most rewarding facets of being central to the Sunshine Coast community.

The magnitude of Maroochy RSL’s support often went unseen as so many staff and members gave time to coordinate activities and assist others within the community, on top of the club’s considerable financial support to a wide range of needs.

Maroochy RSL has helped a number of community clubs to maintain their facilities, raised funds for charities and provided sponsorship for various organisations and charities to ensure their future. It is one of the most rewarding facets of the RSL’s central role in the greater Sunshine Coast community.

Just some of the organisations that Maroochy RSL assisted in 2012 include:
•    Sunshine Coast Sports Federation
•    Alexandra Headland Probus Club
•    Cystic Fibrosis QLD
•    Adopt-A-Family for Christmas
•    MontroseAccess Sunshine Coast
•    Maroochydore Rugby Union Club
•    Maroochydore Coolum Senior Rugby League
•    Sunshine Coast PCYC
•    Air Crew Association
•    Maroochydore Combined Ex-Service Women’s Association
•    The Daniel Morcombe Foundation
•    4 Paws Animal Rescue
•    Tour De Cure

Whilst the club helps these organisations directly, the flow-on effect of these community contributions has an even greater reach.

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 two complimentary drinks! through our designated driver scheme, Look After Your Mate.

Drinking and driving do not mix. Maroochy RSL are committed to your safety and now offer two complimentary 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. Then present your voucher at any of our bars or Coffee on First during 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 Maroochy RSL 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