Statewide partnerships help Gambler’s Help Services build their capacity to inform and educate wide audiences about problem gambling. Some examples of how we are working with communities to combat problem gambling include:
The Government has worked in partnership with CPA Victoria since 2004 to help the organisation and its members become leading advocates on problem gambling issues in the workplace. By raising awareness of the emotional and financial impacts of problem gambling amongst chartered practising accountants, these professional advisers are better equipped to encourage employers to be more proactive on the issue within the workplace.
The Government has joined forces with Essendon Football Club to promote responsible gambling and raise awareness of the impacts of problem gambling among club members, supporters and the broader community. The partnership has a particular focus on educating young people on the risks associated with gambling.
The Government formed a partnership with Incolink, a joint enterprise of employer associations and unions that supports workers in the building industry, to address gambling issues in the industry. Research conducted amongst 272 apprentices revealed that gambling was an issue for this group. The partnership produced a DVD and information kit for use in the apprenticeship training environment. The kit includes information on how to identify problem gambling and where to go for advice and support.
