During October, people are being asked to check in on their own gambling or start a conversation with family and friends about their gambling practices.  

Gambling Help counsellor Daniel Hopkins of Mission Australia said the period between the footy grand finals and Melbourne Cup was a great time for people to consider if they need to make any changes to their gambling behaviour: “It can be hard to avoid increased media coverage and sports betting advertising around this time of year. 

“However, regardless of whether you like betting on the occasional long shot or always backing favourites, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is a great time to check in on your gambling.”

Mr Hopkins said Mission Australia will be promoting responsible gambling behaviours at a Responsible Gambling Awareness Week morning tea Responsible Gambling information event at Kempsey Library at 10am on Thursday 25th October.

“I encourage the local community to come along, chat to your local Gambling Help counsellors and get practical advice on how to keep gambling in check,” Mr Hopkins said.

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in NSW is a NSW Government initiative.  The Office of Responsible Gambling develops and implements programs and initiatives, funded by the Responsible Gambling Fund, to support responsible gambling and prevent and minimise the risk of gambling related harm in the community.

For more information on Responsible Gambling Awareness Week visit responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au. 

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