Harm from gambling isn’t just about losing money. Gambling can affect self-esteem, relationships, physical and mental health, work performance and social life. It can harm not only the person who gambles but also family, friends, workplaces and communities.
While websites and apps for some types of gambling are legal in NSW and Australia, it can still be easy to lose track and lose more than you can afford.
Click here to learn about the risks of online gambling and how you can stay safe.
Download the risks when gambling online translated in Traditional Chinese(PDF, 216KB).
Responsible Gambling Community of Practice Facilitation Project
Fairfield City Council through its Responsible Gambling Community of Practice Facilitation Project and the Pay to Play project and in partnership with local young people have developed educational films. Both projects were funded by the NSW Government . The films were developed through a Community Cultural Development Process where experienced arts facilitator organisation CuriousWorks worked with local young people to produce films.
Click here to watch the "Responsible Gambling Community of Practice Facilitation Project" film
Addiction to gambling can cause significant financial harm and personal loss to individuals, families and friends.
Local performer Kamakazi shares his story.
Click here to watch the "Let's Talk Gambling" film
These two educational video’s have been developed to raise awareness of the harmful impacts of gambling. The videos include real stories, as told by actors.
Click here to watch the "GambleAware Week Forum" video (Scenario 1)
Click here to watch the "GambleAware Week Forum" video (Scenario 2)
Gabby's Room Interactive Experience
Gabby’s Room is a reflective, interactive experience that explores some of the negative consequences of gambling. It was created to initiate conversations about gambling and gambling harm with young people.
Visit Gabby's Room here
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You can gamble online any time and anywhere - at home, at work, anywhere you have internet really. This can mean that online gambling can be quite risky as there is very easy access to gambling and for some people it can get out of hand quite quickly.
Click here for tips on what to be aware of on online gambling sites.
Betting on the races and sporting events has always been popular, but the availability of online gambling makes it easier than ever. The ads are everywhere.
Is having the odd racing bet a sign you have a problem with gambling?
It's important to know where to draw the line between loving the sport and being swept up by betting.
Click here to understand the risks of sports and race betting.
GambleAware Week 2022
GambleAware Week 2022 was held between Monday 17 and Sunday 23 October 2022. GambleAware Week annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm in the NSW community. The theme for 2022 was - ‘What’s Gambling Costing You?
People may experience harm as a result of their own gambling or from the gambling of family, friends or colleagues. GambleAware week 2023 will take place in October with official dates to be confirmed.