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Study of gambling and health in Victoria: findings from the Victorian Prevalence Study 2014
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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Gamblers tell their stories: an in-depth exploration of lifetime patterns of gambling
This qualitative study supports existing research on problem gambling, and examines how early life experiences and life events influence gambling patterns and motivations over time. -
Freedom of information
Members of the public can request access to documents in the possession of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation through the freedom of information process.
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Impact of gambling warning messages on advertising perceptions
The research suggests that positively framed warning messages may be more effective for moderate risk gamblers, while negatively framed approaches may have more resonance among problem gamblers. -
Collingwood FC's Nathan Buckley talks about young men & gambling
Nathan Buckley: I've been in the game for over 25 years now, and the attitudes towards gambling and what staff members do with their discretionary income, and the education... -
Mobile EGMs Apps – The perfect substitute or the perfect storm?
The project examined the role of free‐to‐play gambling‐themed apps and their relationship to in‐venue gambling. -
You can get it anywhere …
Recent research into the new gambling environment has found that constant and easy access to gambling is putting online gamblers, particularly young men, at risk of a constant stream of gambling harm, and normalising gambling for children.
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Gambling advertising
With increases in gambling advertising prompting community and political concern, we are working with research partners to explore the impact of gambling advertising on Victorians, and with community partners to address the normalisation of gambling.
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10 years of addressing gambling harm
The Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, proud of our public health approach and our funded research which provides a solid evidence base in the push for reform and the development of innovative partner programs.
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Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform inquiry into the advertising and promotion of gambling services in sport
On 4 March 2013, the Foundation made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee inquiry into the advertising and promotion of gambling services in sport. The Committee's final report references the Foundation's submission multiple times. In particular, it highlights the Foundation's concerns that children under 11 years have difficulty distinguishing between advertising and program content. -
Types of harm from gambling
Our research into gambling-related harm in Victoria identified seven categories of harm that may be experienced by people who gamble and those close to them, with harms ranging from minor negative experiences to crisis point.
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Counting the cost of pokies
Two pieces of Foundation-funded research consider the risk factors associated with living close to a venue with electronic gaming machines. Does venue proximity have an effect on gambling behaviour or on the number of local personal insolvencies?
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Fact sheet 15: Race betting
About one fifth (20.63 per cent) of Victorian adults reported betting on races in the previous 12 months. This included any bets at the Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival, and on TAB Trackside virtual racing, but excluded sweeps. -
Whole-of-school approach helps young people stay ahead of the game
Education resources developed by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation help young people understand the risks associated with gambling and gaming. The Be Ahead of the Game program reflects the latest research into young people’s participation in, and attitudes towards, gambling, as well as changes in the marketing and technology landscape that are making gambling increasingly visible and accessible to young people.
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Peer review process
Conducting peer reviews is an essential part of publishing high-quality research. The Foundation's research reports are subject to a rigorous process of review.
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Sons of the West
To mark the launch of the Western Bulldogs’ Sons of the West men’s health program, the Club hosted a free Men’s Health Expo on Sunday, 18 May at Victoria University Whitten Oval. -
Lived experiences of relapse
For people modifying their gambling behaviour, understanding that relapse is common can help reduce the stigma surrounding gambling harm, and build positive attitudes about help seeking. -
Predicting problem gambling: a prospective study of the influence of adolescent risk taking and mental health on gambling during emerging adulthood
This exploratory study involved 156 participants from the Orygen Adolescent Development Study, and investigates how gender interacts with risk taking behaviours, temperament and psychiatric symptoms. -
Disrupting the normalisation of gambling in sport
Voiceover: The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation works to prevent and reduce harm from gambling. Our Love the Game Sporting Club Program works with more than 300 local clubs and... -
Front of mind with Louise Glanville
In this edition Louise discusses: CALD prevention grants, the International Gambling Conference hosted in New Zealand, The Foundation's public awareness campaign 'Harm starts earlier than you think', Communications Legislation Amendment Bill submission, Love The Game.