Community engagement program
Building awareness of gambling-related issues and support available.
Educating and empowering local communities
Gambling can create significant challenges not only for individuals but also for families and communities. Our community engagement practitioners specialising in gambling support play a pivotal role in building awareness, resilience, and creating environments that empower communities to address gambling-related issues. Our community engagement practitioners deliver education and health promotion activities across Yarra, Melbourne, Moonee Valley and Merri-Bek.
They support local community members by:
- Raising awareness of the types of harm people can experience from gambling
- Building connections with local communities to understand the challenges they face regarding gambling
- Advocating for responsible gambling practices by collaborating with local policy makers and community leaders
- Increasing understanding of available support services
- Supporting the development of peer support groups, community forums and networks that provide ongoing engagement
- Promoting the range of services available through Gamblers Help
- Reducing stigma and barriers to seeking help by ‘starting the conversation’
To find out more about community engagement, call 03 9653 3250 or contact via the form below: