Resources to help professionals identify problem gambling clients and respond to their needs.
What’s on?
During Responsible Gambling Awarness Week 2012, we're holding a wide range of events around Victoria for teachers, venue staff, footy fans and the general public. More details can be found below.
A safer bet . . . look after your mates: Youth forum on responsible gambling
We're on the look out for senior high school students to participate in our upcoming forum on responsible gambling, during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW).
International experts have emphasised the need for parents, teachers and the community to educate young people about the risks associated with gambling so they can make informed and responsible decisions should they choose to gamble when they are of legal age.
We want you to have your say. To find out more download our forum brochure (PDF 428 KB).
When are the forums on?
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne
8.30am – 1.00pm
Thursday 17 May 2012
Geelong
10am – 1.30pm
To find out more contact us via email rgawenquiries@justice.vic.gov.au.
Community Events around Victoria
Events are being held all around Victoria during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week. To find out more about any of the events near you, get in touch with the contact person listed below.
Ballarat
It Starts With Small Change
When: Tuesday 15 May, 10am and Tuesday 29 May, 10am
What: This theatre project will engage students from St Patrick's College in a stimulating activity that explores issues around gambling through drama, and provides participants the opportunity to determine new outcomes to gambling scenarios.
Contact: Nicole Wiseman, nicolewiseman@ballarat.vic.gov.au, (03) 5340 5174
University of Ballarat - Forum for Young Tradespeople
When: Thursday 17 May, 10am
What: This forum will include a research overview on gambling and youth, and a presentation on the impacts of gambling.
Contact: Dory Russell, drussell@cafs.org.au, 0408 577 403
"Follow that Brochure". Gaming Venue Staff Morning Tea
When: Friday 18 May, 10am
What: A chance for local staff from different venues to network over morning tea. Gamblers Help counsellors will be on hand to explain the Gamblers Help brochure.
Contact: Dory Russell, drussell@cafs.org.au, 0408 577 403
Bendigo
Launch of Student Artwork Display “Make a Mark on Life!”
When: Tuesday 15 May, 5.30pm
What: Launch of a week long display of student artwork recently produced by Year 9 students as part of a health promotion project aimed at preventing problem gambling. It also explores the risk and protective factors including education and social connection.
Contact: Stephanie Jelbart, stephjelbart@bchs.com.au, (03) 5448 1683
Birrarung Mar
Aboriginal Family Fun Day
When: Saturday, 19 May 2012, 1pm BBQ lunch
What: Come and have fun, have a break, relax and celebrate a day out socialising with friends and family. Gambler's Help Northern will host an event aimed at promoting key the messages of responsible gambling awareness week as well as supporting aboriginal communities to engage in alternative recreation and enhance social connectedness.
Contact: Emel Akcay, emel.akcay@bchs.org.au, (03) 9450 2081
Braybrook
Knowing the Facts
When: Friday 18 May, 5pm-9pm
What: This is a youth event featuring an interactive cooking activity and games to raise awareness around gambling on social networking sites/online and inform youth about their gaming decisions and the possible negative consequences associated with them.
Contact: Talia Okten, (03) 8311 5401, tokten@mcm.org.au
Cardinia
Cardinia MYBus
When: Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 May
What: A series of two hour youth engagement events will be held with the Cardinia Shire Youth Services MYBus at different towns throughout Cardinia Shire.
Contact: Tim Everton, t.everton@cardinia.vic.gov.au, (03) 5945 4405
Caulfield
Gambler’s Help Southern Event
When: Thursday 17 May, 10am-11:30am
What: Gambler's Help Southern will be hosting an event for industry staff promoting Responsible Gambling.
Contact: Christine Cooper, c.cooper@bbch.org.au, (03) 9575 5345
Clarinda
Act Belong Commit Resource Kit Launch
When: Wednesday 16 May, 11am-12pm
What: An event to launch the three targeted CALD Act Belong Commit Resource Kits. The Kits will be distributed throughout the community and gambling areas in Springvale and Clayton. There will be presentations from key Responsible Gambling organisations.
Contact: Terry Lazzarotto, Tlazzarotto@lantern.org.au
Fitzroy
Don't let Gambling Take Over Awards Ceremony
When: Monday 14 May, 5.30pm
What: The Hume Council, in partnership with the City of Yarra, the North East, Hume-Whittlesea and Inner North West Primary Care Partnerships, and the Multicultural Gamblers Help Service, ran an initiative encouraging young people to tell their stories with the theme Don’t Let Gambling Take Over. Entrants aged 15-25 shared their stories in several languages in written form or through visual and audio media. An awards ceremony will be held for them on Monday 14 May, 5.30pm at Fitzroy Town Hall.
Geelong
RSN Broadcast and breakfast at Geelong Race Club
When: Friday 11 May, 5.30am-8.30am. Sit down hot breakfast from 6.45am-8.30am.
What: The RSN breakfast team of Michael Christian and Mick McGuane host a special broadcast of their show from the Geelong Race Club to promote RGAW and local responsible gambling initiatives in Geelong. A special complimentary breakfast will be held at the race club.
Contact: To book your seat or table phone John Dunn at the race club on 03 5229 4414.
Geelong Youth Forum on Responsible Gambling - A safer bet … look after your mates
When: Thursday 17 May, 10am-1.30pm
What: Senior students have been invited to attend a youth forum as part of a state-wide student well-being initiative being run during RGAW 2012. The forum aims to inform young people of the risks associated with gambling, provide a voice for them on this social issue and inform community education activities targeting young people.
Contact: Judy Somes, rgawenquiries@justice.vic.gov.au
Malvern
Consumer Affairs Victoria Teachers Professional Development Session
When: Wednesday 16 May
Contact: Roslyn Mullins, Roslyn.mullins@justice.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
International Students and Responsible Gambling
When: Monday 14 May, 1-2.30pm
What: The Responsible Gambling Advocacy Centre will host an event to highlight issues of responsible gambling for international students. This working lunch will bring together student leaders, welfare providers, tertiary institutions, academics and the gambling industry and will consider how to improve responsible gambling messaging for students studying in Victoria.
Contact: Lynda McGorrery, lmcgorrery@responsiblegambling.org.au
Melbourne Youth Forum on Responsible Gambling - A safer bet … look after your mates
When: Tuesday 15 May, 8.30am-1pm
What: Senior students are invited to attend a youth forum as part of a state-wide student well-being initiative being run during RGAW 2012. The forum aims to inform young people of the risks associated with gambling, provide a voice for them on this social issue and inform community education activities targeting young people.
Contact: Judy Somes, rgawenquiries@justice.vic.gov.au
RSN - Listener Forum, Live on 927 AM radio
When: Tuesday 15 May, live on air from 7.30am-8.30am
What: A panel of experts will discuss responsible gambling with a focus on youth and development initiatives.
"Don't Let Gambling Take Over" Story Telling Competition.
What: A competition to engage young people in telling their stories and sharing their perspectives on the theme "Responsible Gambling Means - Don't Let Gambling Take Over Your Life." Awards presentation will be held on Monday 14 May, 2012. Competition now open. Entries close 1 May
Contact: Felicity Jackson, Yarra Council, felicity.jackson@yarracity.vic.gov.au, (03) 9205 5093
Crown Melbourne RGAW 2012 Afternoon Tea
When: Tuesday 15 May 2012, 3-3.30pm
What: Afternoon tea celebrating Crown's commitment to responsible Gambling. Fr James Grant, Crown Responsible Gaming Support Centre Chaplaincy Support Service, will talk about Crown's commitment to responsible gambling.
Where: Crown Metropol Hotel
Contact: Pay Waymouth on (03) 9292 7516 or pamw@crownmelbourne.com.au
‘Young People and Responsible Gambling’. Promoting the Responsible Gambling Message to Young People through Dance and Music
When: Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 May
What: Groups of young people will participate in unexpected dance events 'flash mob style'.
Contact: Di Jenkins, djenkins@EACH.com.au, (03) 9871 1821
Northland Shopping Centre
Life’s a Gamble – Theatre Show and Games Night
When: Friday 18 May 2012, 6-9pm
What: Life's a Gamble will involve a performance during RGAW, that will be filmed and DVDs will be distributed to participants. Leading up to the event there will be 10 week x 2 hour weekly workshops to develop the content of the play and train participants. Dinner will be provided.
Contact: Kate Hufschmid, Kate.hufschmid@bchs.org.au, (03) 9450 2080.
Pakenham
Cardinia Amazing Race
When: Tuesday 15 May, 9.30am-2pm
What: An amazing race format with an audience and participants of young people and families from culturally diverse communities. Includes a BBQ lunch after the race.
Contact: Carrolyn Agius, c.agius@cardinia.vic.gov.au, (03) 5945 4418
Ringwood
Information Booklet for Gaming Venue Staff Launch
When: Friday 18 May, 11am-1pm
What: An event to launch the Responsible Service of Gambling Information Package to gaming venue staff. Speakers will be present to discuss the resource.
Contact: Kathy Magee (0417 142 996), Nick Olney (0407 449 947), Linda Bolton (0419 941 339)
State-wide
Victorian Country Football League Responsible Gambling Round
When: Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 May
What: Country Football and Netball Clubs throughout Victoria promote responsible gambling and Gambler's Help in their local communities.
Thornbury
Deadly Serious Fun and Facts - Community Forum and Lunch
When: Monday 14 May 2012, 11.30am
What: The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service will present a community lunch with useful information, laughs and door prizes. Includes a talk by 2012 Young Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Awareness Week representative, Chantelle McGuinness.
Contact: Esther Gregory phone (03) 9403 3300
Wodonga
Felltimber Fish-a-thon
When: Sunday 20 May, 11am-2pm
What: Local high schools and sports clubs will be invited to participate in a fish-a-thon challenge at a small neighbourhood lake. Built on a current responsible gambling campaign where a young boy is now able to enjoy fishing with his father since his father stopped spending time gambling.
Contact: Tracey Farrant, Tfarrant@wodonga.vic.gov.au or Kerryn Wilson, kwilson@gatewaycommunityhealth.org.au, (02) 6022 8888
Wonthaggi
David Schwarz Talks Responsible Gambling
When: Sunday 13 May, 12pm-4pm
What: David Schwarz will be the keynote speaker at this event, which will also include a Q&A session.
Contact: Berni Murphy, b.murphy@basscoast.vic.gov.au, (03) 5671 2767
Events Archive
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