Assessment 1 Padlet (3207THS) by https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho AFL event for Mental Health en-us 2022-08-26 04:42:40 UTC 2025-10-27 19:12:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Environmental damages bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272329513 For decades plastic pollution has been one of the most devastating and impactful causes of climate change, reduction of biodiversity and eutrophication. The contribution to the overall harm that food packaging is doing to the environment is delicate subject, but one that isn’t taken lightly if executed carelessly. However, with the use of 100% recyclable, sustainable and compostable tableware drastic changes to the environmental impacts from the use of food packaging can be reduced. 

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11367-018-1500-6.pdf 
]]> 2022-08-26 04:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272329513 Health and Safety bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272330034 Sporting clubs have an enormous responsibility by giving everyone a safe working environment for both paid and volunteer workers. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is obliged by the Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation to continually work for advancements in WHS. Sporting clubs must be able to identify risks, control risks, assess hazards and review control measures which are four important steps in managing WHS risks. For all sporting events clubs must follow all WHS laws and include safety management into their operations. 

https://www.sportaus.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1024040/WHS-Policy.pdf 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272330034 Alcohol Laws and Regulations bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272331448 The Queensland (QLD) government states that if a business is selling or serving alcohol in most scenarios, they must hold a liquor licence or permit. For a one-time occasion like in the event management industry most of the time applying for a permit to supply and serve alcohol is required. The Liquor Regulation 2002 states that the application of an extended hours permit must be made 21 days before the event. If trading was to continue from midnight to 5 am there is a post-midnight permit that is essential to sell and serve alcohol legally. The liquor laws will require payment for the permit and organising it 21 days before the event poses a challenge for the event industry. 

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/hospitality-tourism-sport/liquor-gaming/liquor/licensing/applications/permits ]]> 2022-08-26 04:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272331448 Adequate Public Address system bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272332410 Ensuring that there is a loud enough and good quality Public Address (PA) system is both important for an event to run smoothly, but also challenging. In certain environments the sound quality of a PA system can sometimes be compromised by background noises and echoing. These expensive systems require the bare minimum of appropriate cables, speakers, microphones, and amplifiers to all work in sync for a guest speaker just to talk into the microphone. PA systems can be complicated to setup and run without anything going wrong as there is a lot of knowledge and parts needed for things to work correctly. 

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13636-018-0126-8 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272332410 Mental Health awareness bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272333479 The Australian Football League (AFL) is working towards becoming a safe environment with increased recognition of mental health issues for players, coaches, umpires, and employees. The AFL has put in a Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy from 2020-2022 to lead the organizing and executing for advancing Mental Health awareness, wellbeing ambitions and mental healthcare programs available throughout the AFL industry. The end goal of the strategy is to eliminate all potential threats to people’s wellbeing and mental health brought on by the industry. Mental Health and wellbeing awareness in the AFL industry has been a surging trend in recent years and the AFL continues to look for ways to help people in need. 

https://www.afl.com.au/mental-health-wellbeing/strategy 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272333479 Women in Sports bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272334471 In many parts of the world women are inadequately represented in sports as players, commentators, officials, board members and coaches compared to their male counterparts. However, the past few decades have seen women in high-performance sports increasing with female sports team becoming increasingly common. Medal opportunities for women in Olympic sports has increase from 38% of medal holders being women in the year 2000 to 49% of women in 2020. Demands for equal pay and a growing participation of females in all sporting areas are trends propelling the popularity of women’s sport programs. 
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/32/2/article-p114.xml ]]> 2022-08-26 04:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272334471 Sustainable Practices bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272334827 In 2015 the 2030 sustainable development agenda is put in place to create a call to action for UN members states to create a sustainable future. Progressive strides have been made for all businesses to achieve more socially acceptable sustainable practices through new laws and regulations. These laws for a sustainable future have created trends in businesses to create a more environmentally friendly workplace. Many businesses are changing the way their facilities make power, disposal of rubbish and recycling and their way of commencing operations. 

https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/bse.2628 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272334827 Indigenous players recognition in the AFL bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272335188 Indigenous rounds are done to recognize First Nations people’s contributions to the Australian Football League (AFL) and Australia. Many AFL players show tremendous passion for the round and the message that the round symbolizes. It increases awareness for that First Nations people face and educates anyone that watches the game. There are indigenous talent pathways to help future First Nations star shine in the AFL by selecting 25 under 15-year-olds to represent QLD in the AFL national Indigenous Program. There is a trend of programmes in AFL and other sports across the nation to recognize and assist First Nations people. 

https://www.aflq.com.au/indigenous-community/#:~:text=Australian%20football%20is%20the%20sport,9%25%20of%20our%20AFL%20list. 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272335188 Social local AFL event for Mental Health awareness bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272337501 Recently evidence has shown due to needing to isolate during the Covid 19 pandemic that humans socially interacting with other humans is a critical part of maintaining good mental health. Social sports can develop social relationships with other athletes, spectators and coaches giving more opportunity for people to interact with other people. People with a strong foundation of social relationships during isolation found fewer negative impacts on their mental health and wellbeing. Hosting an event gives people the opportunity to socially interact with people to form new and healthy relationships. 

https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(20)30465-1/pdf 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272337501 Donating food leftovers bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272337981 Any organization hosting an event with food leftovers has an opportunity to help up to 14% of Australians that are impacted by food insecurity. Food care programmes like Oz harvest, Fresh NED and Foodmate assist Australians in need by donating unwanted, but edible food to at-risk households. Food like leftover bread and meats are the most donated perishable food, but the food care programmes have a greater capacity to stock non-perishable foods. Donating food to these programmes gives them an opportunity to interact with vulnerable groups in the community. Building a rapport which will help them collect important data to analyse what changes will be needed to improve food assistance services. This could be a very positive opportunity in the event industry to start disposing of their food leftovers more sustainably. 

https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.libraryproxy.griffith.edu.au/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/ajr.12398 
]]> 2022-08-26 04:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272337981 AFL 9s bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272338287 AFL 9s is an alternative of the original 22 a-side game to play which is a less physically demanding and more socially inviting sport to play. It is a safer game of football as there is no tackling involved which makes it easier mixed competition as well as male and female. It is becoming increasingly popular due to allowing    people of all ages, genders, and skillset to participate in socially inviting game that shape around their busy schedules producing a social and physical release.  

https://aflq.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AFL_9_s_Rules_Manual_25.5.12.pdf

]]> 2022-08-26 04:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272338287 AFL offseason bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272338696 The AFL offseason is 7-month long period of no games played for some teams and can be difficult to find motivation to stay in shape. Most local AFL players try and find another sport to play to keep up their level of fitness and social circle, but unlike most sports there isn’t really any AFL events/leagues to join in the offseason. This means for players that aren’t really interested in playing another sport the is an opportunity in the event management industry to potentially host a summer AFL event that athletes could look forward to in their offseason. 

https://anybodysfan.com/why-afl-winter-sport/#:~:text=Footy%20players%20continue%20their%20training,programs%20for%20young%20upcoming%20players. 

]]> 2022-08-26 04:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2272338696 AFL Mental Health Competition bensimper2 https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2273122079 A friendly 9 a side AFL competition where individual clubs select 9 of their best players to win a cash prize for the club. This will be held mid way through the off-season and is a good kickstart to the pre season for each club. The reason for the clubs to play together is to raise awareness and donations for mental health. 10% of the money raised will go towards the cash prize for the winning team and there will be food, drinks and raffle tickets to purchase to contribute to raising money as well as just random donations.  ]]> 2022-08-26 21:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bensimper2/2a3yantq746k6xho/wish/2273122079