Resources for display at your agency
Gambler’s Help provides a range of free health information resources, including materials in community languages.
Visit the Problem Gambling Professionals website to view the resources, or contact Gambler's Help Southern on 9575 5353.
Send a message to your clients - “Yes, you can talk to us about gambling”
For a person who is dealing with a gambling problem, be it related to their own gambling or someone else’s, some well-placed information in your agency may be the prompt that finally sees them talk about the issue.
In Australia, problem gambling is more common than stroke and coronary heart disease1, yet only about 10% of people with a gambling problem seek formal help2. The stigma associated with problem gambling can mean that it is kept secret by individuals and family members for months, even years. Without doubt, many people presenting to health and welfare professionals with a range of mental and physical health conditions, have related but undisclosed gambling problems.
By displaying information about problem gambling, your agency sends a clear message:
- “Yes, we understand that problem gambling is a health issue.”
- “Yes, you can talk to us about problem gambling.”
The conversation that person has at your office, or the information they pick up, may be the start of them getting their life back on track.
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1 Thomas, S., Piterman, L., & Jackson, A. (2008) Problem gambling: what do general practitioners need to know and do about it?, Medical Journal of Australia, Volume 189 Number 3, August 4 2008, p. 135-136
2 Delfabbro, P. (2007) Australasian Gambling Review – Second Edition (1992-2006), Adelaide, Independent Gambling Authority of South Australia, p.153-154
