Research programs and activities

The aim of the Foundation's research program is to build our understanding of gambling harm and we manage a range of research programs and activities that align with our current research directions.

Study of gambling and health in Victoria 2018-19

The study of gambling and health in Victoria report presents findings from a 2018–19 exploration into participation in gambling in Victoria and the prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling.

Study of gambling and health in Victoria 2014

The Study of gambling and health in Victoria report presents findings from a 2014 exploration into participation in gambling in Victoria and the prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling.

Victorian gambling study

This three-year longitudinal study explores gambling in Victoria from a public health perspective.

Each year the Foundation’s Grants for Gambling Research Program explores different topics related to gambling. Researchers from a variety of disciplines are invited to apply for grants to undertake independent, investigator-initiated projects.

The Foundation funds research that explores areas of strategic relevance to the gambling harm reduction sector including:

• Victorian population gambling and health study 2018–2019
• Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014
• The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008-2012
• Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: a public health perspective
  
• The social cost of gambling to Victoria
• Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness

Our discussion papers are summaries of research exploring key issues concerning gambling harm reduction. This includes gambling among young people, using a public health approach to reduce gambling harm, risk factors for problem gambling and the hidden harms from low and moderate risk gambling. Read more.

The Grants for Clinical Research on Gambling Program funded five projects on gambling treatment and recovery.