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• Research agenda, 2018–2022

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — June 2018

  Through our 2018–2022 research program, the Foundation aims to build the gambling evidence base, as well as research capacity and capability in Victoria and elsewhere, to reduce and prevent gambling harm at a population level.

  Importantly, over the next five years, this will include a focus on outer-metropolitan, rural and regional areas of Victoria through partnerships with universities, local organisations and other entities. We are keen to engage with the needs of, and requests from, these communities.

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• Young Aboriginal people's awareness program

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2018

  Helping young Aboriginal people to better understand the gambling environment, the risks involved in gambling and where to get help if needed.

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• Implicit associations between gambling and sport

  Li, E, Browne, M, Langham, E, Thorne, H & Rockloff, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  This study aimed to assess the influences of sport-related gambling advertising on adolescents aged 14-17 years and young adults aged 18-24 years within Australia.

  • advertising
  • sports betting
  • young people

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• Our commitment to work with communities in outer metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria to reduce harm from gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  Our 2018–2021 commitment to working with non-metro communities outlines our approach to raising awareness of gambling harm, improving understanding of the signs that someone may be at risk, and providing targeted assistance in outer metropolitan, regional and rural communities.
  

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• The determinants of gambling normalisation: causes, consequences and public health responses

  Thomas, S, Pitt, H, Bestman, A, Randle, M, McCarthy, S, Daube, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  The report aimed to explore the key dimensions of normalisation within a gambling context and propose a set of strategies to monitor and challenge the normalisation of gambling products and behaviours.
  

  • advertising
  • pokies

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• Development and evaluation of an online gambling self-directed program: effective integration into existing services

  Dowling, N, Merkouris, S, Rodda, S, Smith, D, Lavis, T, Lubman, D, Austin, D, Harvey, P, Cunningham, J & Battersby, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2018

  This research aimed to develop and evaluate a high quality online, self-directed program for gambling. The goal was to produce an online cognitive-behavioural program emulating the intensity and depth of a face-to-face cognitive-behavioural intervention from which more brief and targeted interventions could be developed.

  • treatment

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• Financial counselling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — February 2018

  If you are facing financial loss or strain because someone you care about has a gambling problem, we can help. We can provide information or advice on financial matters and give you the support you need.

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• Submission to the Senate Committee inquiry into proposed restrictions to gambling and betting promotions by online content service providers

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2018

  On 12 January 2018, the Foundation made a submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee inquiry in relation to the Communications Legislation amendment (Online Content Services and Other Measures) Bill 2017. The Bill will establish a legislative framework for applying gambling promotions restrictions to online content and broadcasting services should negotiations to amend the industry codes fail. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Report summary: Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness

  Lubman, D, Manning, V, Dowling, N, Rodda, S, Lee, S, Garde, E,

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — January 2018

  • comorbidity
  • treatment

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• Submission to ASTRA's consultation on provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling and betting commercials in its code of practice

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  On 22 December 2017, the Foundation made a submission to the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) on the provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling commercials. The provisions are intended to meet the federal government requirement to restrict gambling advertising during live sport. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Submission to Free TV Australia's consultation on gambling provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling and betting commercials in its code of practice

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  On 15 December 2017, the Foundation made a submission to Free TV Australia on the provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling commercials. The provisions are intended to meet the federal government requirement to restrict gambling advertising during live sport. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Submission to Commercial Radio Australia's consultation on provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling and betting commercials in its code of practice

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  On 15 December 2017, the Foundation made a submission to Commercial Radio Australia on the provisions relating to the broadcast of gambling commercials. The provisions are intended to meet the federal government requirement to restrict gambling advertising during live sport. The restrictions are due to commence in March 2018.

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• Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study final report

  Thomas, S, Jackson, A, Browning, C, Feldman, S, Radermacher, H, Enticott, J, Merkouris, S

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2017

  The study, one of the largest ever conducted examining treatments for problem gambling, also included a qualitative component examining the experiences of gamblers taking part in the study. The results in the report are based on 12 month follow up data.

  • treatment

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• The social cost of gambling to Victoria

  Browne, M, Greer, N, Armstrong, T, Doran, C, Kinchin, I, Langham, E & Rockloff, M

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2017

  The research aimed to assess the social costs associated with gambling in Victoria in financial terms.

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• Annual report 2016–2017

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2017

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• Self-exclusion

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2017

  Find out how to exclude yourself from playing the pokies. The 'self-exclusion program' is an industry-operated program from the Australian Hotels Association Victoria and Community Clubs Victoria.

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• Hidden harm: Low-risk and moderate-risk gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2017

  This background paper explores the characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, and gambling behaviour of people engaging in low- and moderate-risk gambling, which accounts for 85 per cent of gambling harm in Victoria.

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• Problem gambling in people seeking treatment for mental illness

  Lubman, D, Manning, V, Dowling, N, Rodda, S, Lee, S, Garde, E, Merkouris, S & Volberg, R

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2017

  Gambling problems and mental illness frequently occur together. Approximately three-quarters of people seeking treatment for a gambling problem also have a mental illness, most commonly a mood disorder such as depression.

  • comorbidity
  • treatment

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• Support for Aboriginal people affected by gambling

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2017

  Let's start talking. Harm from gambling is common in both the wider community and the Aboriginal community and can include financial problems, arguments with family, involvement with police and emotional distress. Find out where and how to get help.

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• Gen Bet: Has gambling gatecrashed our teens?

  Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — March 2017

  This discussion paper considers how the gambling environment, marketing and the attitudes of family and friends influence the way young people feel and behave when it comes to gambling. It draws on a range of Australian and international research.

  • sports betting
  • young people

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