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For health and community workers

If your organisation deals with issues related to gambling, we can help with resources to help you compassionately support clients and their families.

For health and community workers

If your organisation deals with issues related to gambling, we can help with resources to help you compassionately support clients and their families.

Gambling issues often co-occur with other challenges

Your organisation meets vulnerable individuals and families each day, and issues with gambling may exist with other immediate issues. How can you offer support and reduce the impact of gambling in your community?

How to identify gambling issues

Being able to identify gambling-related issues in a range of non-specialist contexts is essential. Proven screening tools can help the process along.

How to support a client with gambling-related issues

Starting the conversation about gambling may open doors to lasting change. Know when it’s appropriate to listen, advise, or refer to specialist services.

Training for health and community workers

Social workers, psychologists, counsellors and community workers supporting clients affected by gambling can be more effective with the right training.

What else your organisation can do

You can play a key role in raising awareness about gambling-related issues through education, community events and coordinating community responses.

GambleAware acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and we pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. GambleAware is an inclusive support service.

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