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Sep 04, 2019 RGAW stands for Responsible Gambling Awareness Week. Different parts of Australia celebrate it and use it at various times, but New South Wales has chosen to set it for September 16-22, 2019. The purpose of dedicating a week to responsible gambling is to put forth extra resources to increase awareness about gambling in general but with a. – Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2019 – May 6-11. This week focuses on talking to players about the realities of gambling, including the odds and randomness of different games as well as the myths and facts about the actual costs of play. The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is a statutory authority created by the Victorian Parliament to address the challenge of gambling harm in the Victorian community. We work with partners and communities to inform people about the risks of gambling, and to provide support to those who need it, including people affected by someone. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm in the NSW community. In 2019 it will be held from 16 – 22 September. It is an opportunity to increase the community’s understanding of risky gambling behaviour, encourage people to recognise when their gambling may place them at. In May 2019 the Office of Responsible Gambling provided $100,000 in funding for one-off community events and promotional activities to support Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2019, to be held from 16 September to 22 September 2019. Building on the success of 2018 the theme of 2019 will also be “Check‑in”.
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What is Responsible Gambling Awareness Week?
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an annual initiative to increase awareness of gambling and gambling harm in the NSW community. In 2019 it will be held from 16 – 22 September. It is an opportunity to increase the community’s understanding of risky gambling behaviour, encourage people to recognise when their gambling may place them at risk of harm, provide information on practical ways to keep gambling under control and how to get help if they need it.
What is responsible gambling?
For individuals, responsible gambling is about exercising control and making informed choices. Responsible gambling is about keeping gambling within affordable limits of money and time, and only gambling in a way that is enjoyable, and in balance with other activities and responsibilities.
For individuals, gambling responsibly is about treating the experience as a fun activity or a social event, not as an investment or a way to make money. Gambling is not the answer to financial problems, nor is it a solution to feeling low, stressed or frustrated.
For gambling providers and operators, responsible gambling is the provision of safe, socially responsible and supportive environments where the potential for harm is minimised and where people can make informed decisions about their participation in gambling.
Why do we need to promote responsible gambling?
For most people gambling is an enjoyable and harmless activity. However, gambling is a serious issue for a small number of people in our community, and can be the cause of harm to themselves and others.
Problem gambling is characterised by difficulties in limiting money and/ or time spent on gambling which leads to adverse consequences for the gambler, others, or for the community. Gambling harm can relate to financial, health, relationships, education and employment, social and psychological wellbeing.
Why Check In?
During RGAW people are encouraged to ‘check in’ on their own, their family, friends and colleagues gambling and provide appropriate support or direction.
How can people check in?
The Office of Responsible Gambling has created a series of tools to assist in identifying risky behaviours, starting conversations and, if needed, seek help. People can use these tools to check in, or simply start a conversation.
Where can people get help?
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Gambling Help NSW provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing problems with gambling, including family members and friends. Gambling Help provides:
- Phone counselling available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 858 858
- Face to face gambling counselling in 270 locations across NSW
- Online chat with a gambling counsellor via live online chat or email 24/7
- Services for women and people from Aboriginal and multicultural communities
- Financial counselling and legal help
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- Funding opportunities
- 2019 RGAW - Community Event Grants Program
In May 2019 the Office of Responsible Gambling provided $100,000 in funding for one-off community events and promotional activities to support Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) 2019, to be held from 16 September to 22 September 2019. Building on the success of 2018 the theme of 2019 will also be “Check‑in”.
Grants of up to $10,000 were available to support local events and activities that will increase awareness of gambling and gambling-related harm in the NSW community. Events funded under the grants program are required to be held between 9 September 2019 and 29 September 2019.
Applications were sought from community organisations, Gambling Help services, sporting clubs, schools, local government as well as commercial organisations, licensed venues, Liquor Accords and individuals to deliver projects in support of RGAW objectives, including:
- public education and awareness event such as a pop‑up stall at a local gaming venue, shopping centre or community centre
- public education and awareness event with guest speakers
- health and wellbeing information expo
- local film night with service information stalls
- sports day or tournament with a relevant theme
- panel discussion with health and gambling experts.
Information
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More information is available in the 2019 Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Community Events Program Guide (PDF, 458KB).
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If you have any questions please contact the Office of Responsible Gambling on (02) 9995 0992 or info@responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au.