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NSW Gambling Survey 2019; Education. Awareness campaigns; Youth education; Check in with the Checkmates; Check-in tool; GambleAware Week; Reclaim the Game; Resources; Services. Gambling Help; Aboriginal programs; Funding opportunities. Infrastructure Grants; Local Prevention Grants Program; Gambling research capacity grants; Responsible. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm in the NSW community. In 2019 it will be held from 16 – 22 September. Home ›; Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (NSW) Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (NSW) Date. In May 2019 the Office of Responsible Gambling provided $100,000 in funding for one-off community events and promotional activities to support Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2019, to be held from 16 September to 22 September 2019. Building on the success of 2018 the theme of 2019 will also be “Check‑in”.
DMWD is supporting the RGAW 2019 in Oberon NSW 2787. Click HEREto read more
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What is Responsible Gambling Awareness Week?
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm in the NSW community. In 2019 it will be held from 16 – 22 September. It is an opportunity to increase the community’s understanding of risky gambling behaviour, encourage people to recognise when their gambling may place them at risk of harm, provide information on practical ways to keep gambling under control and how to get help if they need it.
What is responsible gambling?
For individuals, responsible gambling is about exercising control and making informed choices. Responsible gambling is about keeping gambling within affordable limits of money and time, and only gambling in a way that is enjoyable, and in balance with other activities and responsibilities.
For individuals, gambling responsibly is about treating the experience as a fun activity or a social event, not as an investment or a way to make money. Gambling is not the answer to financial problems, nor is it a solution to feeling low, stressed or frustrated.
For gambling providers and operators, responsible gambling is the provision of safe, socially responsible and supportive environments where the potential for harm is minimised and where people can make informed decisions about their participation in gambling.
Why do we need to promote responsible gambling?
For most people gambling is an enjoyable and harmless activity. However, gambling is a serious issue for a small number of people in our community, and can be the cause of harm to themselves and others.
Problem gambling is characterised by difficulties in limiting money and/ or time spent on gambling which leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, others, or for the community. Gambling harm can relate to financial, health, relationships, education and employment, social and psychological wellbeing.
Why Check In?
During RGAW people are encouraged to ‘check in’ on their own, their family, friends and colleagues gambling and provide appropriate support or direction.
How can people check in?
The Office of Responsible Gambling has created a series of tools to assist in identifying risky behaviours, starting conversations and, if needed, seek help. People can use these tools to check in, or simply start a conversation.
Where can people get help?
Gambling Help NSW provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing problems with gambling, including family members and friends. Gambling Help provides:
- Phone counselling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 858 858
- Face to face gambling counselling in 270 locations across NSW
- Online chat with a gambling counsellor via live online chat or email 24/7
- Services for women and people from Aboriginal and multicultural communities
- Financial counselling and legal help
This event is in the past.
Date: 13 September 2019
Launch of HopeStreet's Responsible Gambling Awareness Week
The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Member for Kingsford Smith will launch this week at a special event, prior to our Open Day.
Friday 13 September 2019 1.00 – 4.30pm
BaptistCare HopeStreet Gambling Help
Suite 701A, Level 7, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction
HopeStreet Gambling Help Open Day
The local community is invited to drop in to our office during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week to enjoy afternoon tea on us.
- Meet and greet our team of counsellors
- Learn what services we offer, including financial counselling, for people experiencing a gambling problem, as well as their family and friends
- Access resources and information about problem gambling
Friday 13 September 2019 1.00 – 4.30pm
BaptistCare HopeStreet Gambling Help
Suite 701A, Level 7, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction
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'Checking In' Morning Tea
Join us for refreshments and hear from one of our counsellors about gambling issues, as well as a talk from a former client who received counselling and support, and a local community member discussing gambling and homelessness.
Tuesday 17 September 2019 10.00 - 11:30am
Ozanam Learning Centre
Foyer area on Level Three
99 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo
Event questions?
Please be in touch if you have any questions about these events.
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