Publications
Publications
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Fact sheet 6: Pre-commitment
Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014 — November 2015
View details for "Fact sheet 6: Pre-commitment" | Download "Fact sheet 6: Pre-commitment" (PDF — 309.3 KB)Pre-commitment is a system that allows gamblers to set time or money limits and to track their play. Gaming machine players were asked whether they would use pre-commitment if it were available on the day of the survey telephone call.
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Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation and Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation — November 2015
View details for "Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014" | Download "Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014" (PDF — 3.5 MB)Findings from the first prevalence study in Victoria since 2008. The Victorian prevalence study examines participation in gambling by product, frequency and risk groups. It provides demographic and risk group profiles crossed with product use and frequency.
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EGM environments that contribute to excess consumption and harm
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2015
View details for "EGM environments that contribute to excess consumption and harm" | Download "EGM environments that contribute to excess consumption and harm" (PDF — 1.3 MB)This research investigated consumers' perspectives on the use of online and venue-based electronic gaming machines (EGMs)
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Annual report 2014–2015
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2015
Download "Annual report 2014–2015" (PDF — 3.0 MB)
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Support for family and friends
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2015
Download "Support for family and friends" (PDF — 427.6 KB)When someone close to you has a gambling problem it can be overwhelming and isolating. It can affect your trust, confidence and finances. Whether you’re a friend, partner, parent or child, find out how we can help you.
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Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
View details for "Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study" | Download "Psychological treatments for problem gambling (PROGRESS) study" (PDF — 1.7 MB)A randomised controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of four psychological treatments for problem gambling:
- cognitive behaviour therapy
- motivational interviewing
- behaviour therapy
- client-centred therapy
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Developing and validating a scale to measure the enacted and felt stigma of gambling
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
Download "Developing and validating a scale to measure the enacted and felt stigma of gambling" (PDF — 2.0 MB)This study investigated the stigma associated with gambling in the context of both internally experienced and externalised (perceived) stigma.
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The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — September 2015
View details for "The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences" | Download "The stigma of problem gambling: Causes, characteristics and consequences" (PDF — 6.3 MB)The foundation commissioned this research to determine the nature of problem gambling stigma, including perceptions of its intensity, how it is created and maintained, and who it affects and how.
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Concerned about your gambling? Support is available
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — July 2015
Download "Concerned about your gambling? Support is available" (PDF — 483.1 KB)If you or someone you care about is experiencing problems with gambling, help is available. We understand that gambling affects people from all walks of life and in different ways. That’s why we offer many ways to get support. Find out how.
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Submission to the Royal Commission on Family Violence
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2015
Download "Submission to the Royal Commission on Family Violence" (PDF — 107.1 KB)On 29 May 2015, the Foundation made a submission to the Royal Commission into Family Violence that provided information and arguments based on first-hand accounts and research that confirms an association between family violence and problem gambling. The association does not confirm any causal relationships between the two, but it is clear from international studies and emerging evidence in Australian studies that there is a higher than usual presence of problem gambling in families where violence is present.
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Risk factors for problem gambling: environmental, geographic, social, cultural, demographic, socio-economic, family and household
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2015
Download "Risk factors for problem gambling: environmental, geographic, social, cultural, demographic, socio-economic, family and household" (PDF — 1.4 MB)This background paper is based on a review of literature on the risk factors for problem gambling, with a particular focus on prevalence studies conducted by various Australian states and territories. The review identifies evidence that demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, such as younger age, male gender and low socio-economic status are linked to problem gambling.
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Using a public health approach in the prevention of gambling-related harm
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — May 2015
Download "Using a public health approach in the prevention of gambling-related harm" (PDF — 375.0 KB)This background paper considers what it means to take a public health approach to gambling harm. The paper draws on a public health framework to align the Foundation's multi-faceted, multi-layered and evidence-based activities and to illustrate the way in which it works across the continuum of prevention of gambling-related harm.
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Addressing problem gambling harm: working with families and friends
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — April 2015
Download "Addressing problem gambling harm: working with families and friends" (PDF — 630.0 KB)This discussion paper considers the impact of gambling harm on family members, friends and significant others. It provides a context for addressing their needs so that better outcomes are possible for the individual who gambles and for the 'affected others' in their life.
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Brand community and sports betting in Australia
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — December 2014
Download "Brand community and sports betting in Australia" (PDF — 838.4 KB)This project explores the presence and use of brand community in relation to sports betting.
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A comparative study of men and women gamblers in Victoria
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2014
Download "A comparative study of men and women gamblers in Victoria" (PDF — 1.5 MB)This study provides detailed analyses of similarities and differences between male and female gamblers in Victoria, Australia.
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Parents and adolescents discuss gambling advertising: a qualitative study
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — November 2014
Download "Parents and adolescents discuss gambling advertising: a qualitative study" (PDF — 222.5 KB)This study examines how parents and their adolescent children conceptualise gambling advertising. In particular, it examines how messages in advertising are interpreted and how these interpretations influence perceptions of the risks and benefits of different types of gambling.
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Annual report 2013–2014
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2014
Download "Annual report 2013–2014" (PDF — 4.4 MB)
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Using event-related brain potentials (brain waves) and automatic measures to differentiate problem from non-problem gamblers: Final overview report
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — October 2014
Download "Using event-related brain potentials (brain waves) and automatic measures to differentiate problem from non-problem gamblers: Final overview report" (PDF — 120.8 KB)This study sought to examine the psychophysiological responses of both problem and non-problem gamblers during actual gambling activity in licensed club venues.
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Cross sector collaboration: implications for Gambler's Help
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2014
Download "Cross sector collaboration: implications for Gambler's Help" (PDF — 828.3 KB)This background paper explores the evidence for cross-sector collaboration and service integration in public health as a more efficient and effective way to provide support to individuals and/or families with complex needs. For example, to assist people with co-occurring conditions or issues such as mental or physical health problems, substance use disorders, family violence and gambling harm.
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The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012
Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation — August 2014
View details for "The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012" | Download "The Victorian Gambling Study: A longitudinal study of gambling and health in Victoria 2008–2012" (PDF — 2.0 MB)The Victorian Gambling Study is a longitudinal research study on gambling and health in Victoria. This report outlines the final findings and analyses of the study including from the 3,686 participants who completed four waves of data collection between 2008 and 2012.
