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Facial Recognition Technology an ineffective policy response
Facial Recognition Technology would fail to meet the State Government’s policy objective to reduce poker machine gambling harm to Tasmanians, says a new paper released by Anglicare Tasmania’s Social Action and Research Centre today. Read more
From gold standard to second-best
The most effective option for reducing harm from poker machines has been denied to Tasmanians, following a Government decision to defer introduction of the universal pre-commitment card system. Read more
Anglicare supports call by Alliance for Gambling Reform
Anglicare Tasmania has signed an open letter that calls on the Tasmanian Premier to “stay the course” on poker machine reform. Read more
Finding the small joys in the little things
Anglicare’s Community Services team in the North West held its third annual ‘Support the supporters’ event this month to recognise and celebrate the efforts of people who care for someone with an addiction. Read more
Poker machine card will prevent crime
A pre-commitment poker machine card system in Tasmania will help to prevent gambling-related crime, according to a person with lived experience of gambling addiction. Read more
Gambling harm in the spotlight
Gambling harm in widespread in our State – and it’s showing no signs of reducing. September is Gamble Aware Month. From next week our focus will move to stories of recovery, including through a theatrical performance at the Moonah Arts Centre on Friday 20 September. Read more
Take back control
September is Gamble Aware Month. Anglicare launches a new gambling harm awareness campaign that encourages people to reach out to the Gamblers Help service and take back control of their life. We also share insights into the wide-reaching impact of gambling harm and personal stories of recovery. Read more
