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• Longitudinal protective factors for problem gambling and related harms: Building resilience among young adult gamblers

  Scholes-Balog, K & Dowling, N

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2017

  The research looked at the relationship between problem gambling and symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the risk and protective factors for problem gambling among young people aged 17-24 over a two year period.

  • young people

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• Annual report 2015–2016

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

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• Responsible gambling: past, present and future

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

  This background paper explores different definitions of the phrase 'responsible gambling' and discussions about how it is used. It examines research into responsible gambling promotion and considers how new research into gambling harm may influence our understanding of the term.

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• Behavioural indicators of responsible gambling consumption

  Hing, N, Russell, A & Hronis, A

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2016

  Led by Professor Nerilee Hing from Central Queensland University, this study identifies 61 responsible consumption of gambling behaviours, placed within seven categories, and provides a clear definition of responsible gambling.

  • vulnerability

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• Venue Best Practice Guide

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation

  July 2016

  This guide highlights some of the excellent practices identified by the Venue Support Program in gaming venues across the state. These practices demonstrate a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement within venues.

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• Lessons for the development of initiatives to tackle the stigma associated with problem gambling

  Thomas, S., Bestman, A., Pitt, H., David, J., & Thomas, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2016

  This research examined the effectiveness of anti-stigma initiatives in the areas of mental health, HIV/AIDS and gambling to understand the different appeal strategies used and to inform future anti-stigma initiatives for problem gambling.

  • stigma

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• Child and parent recall of gambling sponsorship in Australian sport

  Thomas, SL, Pitt, H, Bestman, A, Randle, M, Daube, M, Pettigrew, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2016

  This study explored child and parent recall of sports betting and gambling brand sponsorship of Australian Football League, National Rugby League and soccer teams.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • young people

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• Fact sheet 3: How gambling harm affects health and wellbeing

  April 2016

  The researchers asked participants to assess the impacts of gambling harm on health and wellbeing with reference to other health conditions.

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• Fact sheet 2: The seven dimensions of gambling harm

  April 2016

  To measure gambling harm, the researchers focused on its outcomes and manifestations. They identified seven dimensions of harm experienced by people who gamble and those close to them.

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• Fact sheet 4: Distribution of harm

  April 2016

  This fact sheet explores the distribution of harm at a population level by aggregating the effects of harm among individuals.

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• Fact sheet 1: A conceptual framework of gambling harm

  April 2016

  This project consulted with experts and the community to develop a framework for measuring and assessing the impact of gambling harm in Victoria. The framework can help researchers, policymakers, health professionals and the community better understand and minimise the negative consequences of gambling.

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• Assessing gambling-related harm in Victoria: a public health perspective

  Browne, M, Langham, E, Rawat, V, Greer, N, Li, E, Rose, J, Rockloff, M, Donaldson, P, Thorne, H, Goodwin, B, Bryden, G & Best, T

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — April 2016

  The aim of this project was to systematically investigate gambling-related harm in Victoria and assess the aggregate 'burden of harm' with reference to different levels of problem gambling, and other comparable conditions. 

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part three

  February 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the third of a series of technical reports. The focus of this paper is on the interplay between social determinants, trauma and life events, social capital, and the level of gambling problems (PGSI score) in gamblers. Non-gamblers were excluded from the analysis. The purpose was to investigate a range of possible determinants (for example – trauma in life and upbringing, stressful life events, social capital and sociodemographics) to indicate which showed the strongest association with levels of gambling problems.

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part four

  January 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the fourth of a series of technical reports. The focus of this paper is on the interplay between social determinants, co-morbidities and the level of gambling problems (PGSI score) in gamblers. Non-gamblers were excluded from the analysis. The purpose was to investigate a range of possible determinants (for example - physical, mental health conditions, smoking, alcohol, socio-demographics) to indicate which showed the strongest association with levels of gambling problems.

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part one

  January 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the first of a series of technical reports.

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• Journeys through gambling: pathways to informal recovery

  Vasiliadis, S & Thomas, A

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2016

  This study examines temporal benchmarks in informal gambling recovery pathways, looking at the broader context of the experience for individuals, and at the experiences of young adults.

  • treatment
  • young people

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• The Victorian gambling study: technical report - part two

  January 2016

  A series of secondary analyses were undertaken from The Victorian Gambling Study- A longitudinal study of gambling and health 2008-2012 (The Victorian Gambling Study). This paper is the second of a series of technical reports. The focus of this paper is to explore the relationship between the PGSI score and the social determinants and comorbidities in gamblers.

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• Response to AANA wagering advertising code

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2015

  The Foundation has responded to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) discussion paper on the development of a Wagering Advertising and Marketing Communication code. The proposed code would provide a robust self-regulation framework for advertising and marketing communication for licensed providers of wagering services. 

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• Submission to the Review of Illegal Offshore Wagering

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2015

  The federal government has undertaken a review of illegal offshore wagering to investigate methods to strengthen enforcement of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth). The Foundation made a submission to the inquiry on 16 November 2015.

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• Fact sheet 7: Online gambling

  November 2015

  People surveyed were asked whether they conducted their different types of gambling online.

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