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Front of mind with Louise Glanville
In this edition Louise discusses: National Reconciliation Week, gambling harm in Aboriginal communities, Love The Game, Victorian Population Gambling and Health Study, The Foundation’s third biennial conference, Gambling harm: Taking action for change, Inside Gambling.
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Front of mind with Louise Glanville
In this edition Louise discusses: The Foundation and AFL Victoria's Love The Game Round, funding opportunities for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, loot box senate inquiry, The Foundation’s third biennial conference, Gambling harm: Taking action for change.
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Launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2021–2023
The launch of the Foundation’s second RAP was an opportunity to reflect on what we have learned so far. It was a privilege to do that in the company of RAP expert adviser Rod Jackson and Geraldine Atkinson, co-chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.
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The room fell silent
The room full of jovial young footballers at Clayton Football club fell silent last Thursday night when Foundation ambassador Matt Torcasio shared his personal story of how he won his battle with problem gambling. -
Community attitudes survey 2023: Stigma from gambling harm
As part of our 2019 community attitudes survey, we explored stigma in relation to problem gambling, by asking Victorians about their perceptions of people with gambling problems.
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Be Ahead of the Game school education program
Drawing on the latest research into gambling, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation's school education program is a free prevention initiative that supports secondary school communities to help students navigate the new gambling landscape and avoid harm from gambling.
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Commission refuses application for additional 20 pokies at Club Officer
On 31 October and 13 November 2017, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation heard an application from Pakenham Racing Club Inc to increase the number of pokies at Club Officer, in the Shire of Cardinia, from 60 to 80.
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Evidence shows people with gambling problems often experience other problems
Research highlighting the multiple health and social problems that people with gambling problems can experience is the focus of a new paper from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation.
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Everyday heroes overcome the stigma of gambling harm
The stigma associated with gambling harm is so strong that many people would rather acknowledge a drug or alcohol addiction than disclose a gambling problem. During Gambling Harm Awareness Week (7–13 October 2019), Victorians are being asked to consider the negative consequences of their own or someone else’s gambling, to listen to the stories of others who have been affected, and to support the people in their lives who may be struggling.
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Examining the impact of e-mental health in problem gambling
This study aimed to describe the experiences of gamblers accessing e-mental health services provided by Gambling Help Online to determine their therapeutic outcomes. -
From likes to losses: sports betting marketing on social media
A new research report commissioned by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation examines how sports betting companies use YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to embed betting within the recreation of watching sport.
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Latest edition of the Australian Gambling Statistics
This edition contains 2016–2017 gambling statistics for all Australian states and territories.
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Matt takes control of his gambling
Meet Matt, a 27 year old tradie who has battled with gambling for seven years. -
Commission releases review of Crown casino licence
The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation has released the Sixth Review of the Casino Operator and Licence.
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Personal stories of recovery: gambling harm podcast
A new podcast exploring the depths of gambling-related harm through the eyes of people who have recovered has been launched at Banyule Community Health. -
The role of gambling in family violence
A gambling harm module incorporated into a men’s behaviour change program running in the Upper Murray gives participants the opportunity to understand the effects of gambling within the context of family violence.
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Front of mind with Louise Glanville
In this edition Louise discusses: our new websites, Melbourne Football Club's commitment to phase out pokies, Victorian Population Gambling and Health Study, The Foundation’s third biennial conference, Gambling harm: Taking action for change.
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Investigating impacts of COVID-19 on gambling harm
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in new research to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the gambling environment and the implications for associated behaviours and harm.... -
Appointment Of Victoria Legal Aid Managing Director
Senior public sector executive Louise Glanville has been appointed as Managing Director of Victoria Legal Aid, the first woman to head the organisation. Ms Glanville has almost two decades’ experience working in senior leadership roles for the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. -
Catalyst or circuit-breaker? A prospective study to assess COVID-19’s effects on relationships between gambling availability, gambling and harmful gambling, and social, psychological and financial wellbeing
This study explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on gambling in Australia due to changes in the availability and access to gambling. There were four major aims of the study:1. Examine behaviour change2. Determine the characteristics of gamblers3. Identify the characteristics of gamblers who transitioned into levels of harmful gambling4. Identify the characteristics of gamblers who ceased gambling and the associated impacts on their wellbeing.A longitudinal study of participants who gambled prior to the lockdowns was conducted over three waves in May 2020, May 2021 and May 2022.