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Gambler's Help City and Inner North Melbourne

@GamblersHelpCIN

We offer support, advice and information to people affected by gambling. Public Health approach to gambling harm. Contact us on 03 9653 3250 for more info.

 Melbourne, Victoria
melbournecounsellingservice.org.au/services/ghcin/therapeutic/
Joined May 2018
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Alliance for Gambling Reform@ReformGambling13 Oct 2022
“Why should a 10-year-old know the logo, jingle, and odds of sports betting ads, which are an adult product. They’ve never watched @AFL, @NRL without thinking it’s associated with sports betting” #qanda youtu.be/D9njCTz_4N0
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Anna Bardsley@ahbard27 Sep 2022
Let’s talk about #GamblingHarms The Too Hard Basket - Gambling related suicides sbs.com.au/news/podcast-epis… @ReformGambling
The Too Hard Basket - Gambling related suicides

The Too Hard Basket - Gambling related suicides

In this episode of the Too Hard Basket series, we look at the taboo topic of gambling-related suicides. How can the shame and stigma of gambling and debt push level-headed people to consider serious,...

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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf7 Jan 2022
Today’s young adults are the 1st generation exposed to mass marketing of gambling products throughout their lifetime. @vicrgf's ‘Be ahead of the game’ school program shows them how gambling ads work, the harms gambling can cause and where to seek help: bit.ly/32p18XU
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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf4 Jan 2022
Neuroscientist @JCHorvath @UniMelb explains that a near-win when you gamble can activate the brain in the same way as a win. That’s why it can seem exciting, even when you lose. Learn more about gambling and your brain: bit.ly/3pl0dkl
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GamblingHelpOnline@GamblingHelpAU2 Nov 2021
If you’re finding it harder than usual to make changes to your gambling at this time of year and would like some extra #support, our #counsellors can help! Chat live with one of our professional counsellors, anywhere and anytime. gamblinghelponline.org.au/ta…
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Alliance for Gambling Reform@ReformGambling19 Aug 2021
Do you Love the Game, not the odds? It’s time to #EndGamblingAds. So good seeing major @AFL teams ⁦@AFLPlayers⁩ and ⁦@FansAFL⁩ getting behind this. #Gambling ads have no place on our screens. #AFL #AusPol lovethegame.vic.gov.au/issue…
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Janne Nikkinen@DocNikkinen3 May 2021
ABC News (Australia): Perth's Crown casino under pressure to limit opening hours to prevent problem gambling "[Y]ou become so dependent on the dopamine triggers and all of the brain chemistry triggers that you get from gambling and from gambling machines" abc.net.au/news/2021-05-03/p…
Louise was looking for somewhere safe to go at night, but soon the casino had swallowed her savings...

Louise was looking for somewhere safe to go at night, but soon the casino had swallowed her savings...

Louise had just received a settlement after her divorce, and moved up to Perth. The casino was light, bright and always welcoming — and soon she was gambling almost every night.

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GamblingHelpOnline@GamblingHelpAU22 Apr 2021
Are you concerned about your gambling and would like to chat with someone that understands? Our professional #counsellors are here to chat 24/7. Our service is free, confidential and anonymous. We are here to help! gamblinghelponline.org.au
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Dr Simone McCarthy@SimoneNicoleM21 Sep 2020
New paper: “It’s a tradition to go down to the pokies on your 18th birthday”. The Normalisation of Gambling for Young Women in Australia @Doc_Samantha @HannahLPitt @DrOliviaDoll1 @ProfRCassidy dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405…
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Melissa Sweet@MelissaSweetDr19 Oct 2020
What incredible storytelling by Paul Fung & Three Sides of the Coin - shared at a virtual #CroakeyGO on #gamblingharms
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TanyaF@TanyaF8224132519 Oct 2020
Thanks @MonsahAddiction for supporting #GamblingHarm Awareness week. So important to #talksharesupport on this very important community #publichealth issue.
Dan Lubman (@dan_lubman) profile pictureDan Lubman@dan_lubman16 Oct 2020
Looking forward to this important @MonashAddiction update on #Covid_19 & #gambling this week. Still time to book your spot! @ReformGambling @ATTG_podcast @peter_g_miller @TurningPointAU @GamblingHelpAU @Doc_Samantha @vicrgf @NSWGamblingHelp
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National Association for Gambling Studies@NAGSGambling30 Oct 2019
Kirsten Shannon & Christopher Hunt from @Sydney_Uni @BrainMind_Usyd & @K_Champion1 from @TheMatilda_USyd will present a #NAGSconference #workshop on Leveraging New Technologies for #Gambling & #Gaming #Treatment & #Prevention. Places limited. Book Now: nags.org.au/pre-conference-w…
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Olivia Vivian@oliviavivian1 Oct 2019
I first gambled with money as an 11 year old. Through sharing stories and knowledge we can all grow and help make better educated decisions. Thanks to @vicrgf, my story on @athletesvoice: po.st/VivianAV
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Neami National@neaminational7 Oct 2019
NSW: mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.o… ACT: mentalhealthmonthact.org/cal…
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Dan Andrews@DanielAndrewsMP4 Oct 2019
A few months ago we started a trial in Geelong. People needing mental health support would get help from a paramedic – and a mental health nurse. No more lights. No more sirens. No more busy EDs. Just a specialist team in a normal car. Well, it’s working.
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Orygen@orygen_aus5 Oct 2019
EVENT | You don't want to miss this one! Join @PatMcGorry at this free #youth #health forum. Mon 21 Oct, 5:45pm-7:30pm. Register here: #youngfuturesmatter #youthmh
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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf23 Jun 2017
#VCAL teachers, come talk to us about our free schools program at the VALA conference today lovethegame.vic.gov.au/schoo…
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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf16 Jun 2019
MDAS has delivered the Family Wellbeing Program with the support of a Prevention Partnership Program grant. Have a great idea to prevent #gamblingharm? Apply now to create positive change in your community. Be quick, applications close Friday. bit.ly/2wSmOZt

2019 Prevention Partnership Program grants closing soon

Applications for Prevention Partnership Program close Friday 21 June. Community groups with initiatives to prevent gambling harm are encouraged to apply. See how previous recipients made a difference.

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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf4 Jun 2019
Delighted to see @vicrgf-funded gambling researcher, @DrAlexMTRussell has been awarded one of the ABC’s highly-prized Top Five residencies for 2019. Read more: bit.ly/2HVpVX1
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Responsible Gambling@vicrgf3 Jun 2019
Great to have @aflvic teams on board to raise awareness that sport and betting don't have to go together. #LoveTheGameNotTheOdds #AFLPiesFreo
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