preventing harm from gambling
Whittlesea Community Connections recognises that gambling is causing significant harm to City of Whittlesea residents.
In the last 12 months, residents lost over $106 million dollars to electronic gaming machines alone[1] and 1 in 10 residents experienced harm as a result of gambling[2]. Furthermore, for every person experiencing significant issues with gambling,
it is estimated that 5 to 10 others will be negatively affected[3].
Between 2016-17 Whittlesea Community Connections delivered a project that supported City of Whittlesea businesses to protect staff from harm by de-normalising gambling in the workplace. Businesses that participated in this project included Melbourne Market, City of Whittlesea, YMCA Whittlesea, Plenty Valley Community Health and Whittlesea Community Connections.
Below are some useful resources developed through the project:
Preventing Gambling Harm in the Workplace – a Guide for City of Whittlesea Businesses
Case Study – Preventing Gambling Harm at Whittlesea Community Connections
Talking about Gambling – Considerations for Engaging Businesses
Talking about Gambling – Considerations for Community Workers
Whittlesea Community Connections is committed to advocating on behalf of the community for changes to reduce people’s risk of experiencing harm from gambling.
[1] ‘Gaming Losses by Local Government Area’, Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, 2017.
[2] Adapted from ‘Study of Gambling and Health in Victoria’, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, 2015.
[3] ‘Discussion Paper, Addressing Problem Gambling Harm: Working with Family and Friends’, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, April 2015.
In the last 12 months, residents lost over $106 million dollars to electronic gaming machines alone[1] and 1 in 10 residents experienced harm as a result of gambling[2]. Furthermore, for every person experiencing significant issues with gambling,
it is estimated that 5 to 10 others will be negatively affected[3].
Between 2016-17 Whittlesea Community Connections delivered a project that supported City of Whittlesea businesses to protect staff from harm by de-normalising gambling in the workplace. Businesses that participated in this project included Melbourne Market, City of Whittlesea, YMCA Whittlesea, Plenty Valley Community Health and Whittlesea Community Connections.
Below are some useful resources developed through the project:
Preventing Gambling Harm in the Workplace – a Guide for City of Whittlesea Businesses
Case Study – Preventing Gambling Harm at Whittlesea Community Connections
Talking about Gambling – Considerations for Engaging Businesses
Talking about Gambling – Considerations for Community Workers
Whittlesea Community Connections is committed to advocating on behalf of the community for changes to reduce people’s risk of experiencing harm from gambling.
[1] ‘Gaming Losses by Local Government Area’, Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, 2017.
[2] Adapted from ‘Study of Gambling and Health in Victoria’, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, 2015.
[3] ‘Discussion Paper, Addressing Problem Gambling Harm: Working with Family and Friends’, Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, April 2015.
Business supporters of the Workplace Outings Free From Gambling Related Harm
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