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The real cost of gambling harm
Reducing gambling harm will deliver benefits to all Tasmanians, says a new report from Anglicare Tasmania’s Social Action and Research Centre (SARC). Read more
MEDIA RELEASE: Mandatory pre-commitment welcomed
Anglicare Tasmania welcomes the Tasmanian Government's decision to introduce the nation's first universal mandatory pre-commitment system for poker machines. Read more
A strategic response is required to protect Tasmanians from gambling harm
Anglicare calls on the Tasmanian Government to take a strategic approach to reducing the harm caused to the community by gambling. We think it’s important that 100% of the allocations from the Community Support Fund be used to address gambling harm in the communities where the need is greatest. Read more
New report sets out steps to prevent gambling-related suicide
Anglicare Tasmania welcomes a new report that shines a light on the tragic link between gambling and suicide. Read more
Step number one: Call Gamblers Help
Anglicare's Gamblers Help service supports people to understand why they gamble. Self-exclusion is one strategy that works, and it also applies to online gambling. Read more
Speaking up for communities
Anglicare Tasmania is set to brief Legislative Councillors about the importance of taking a public health approach to reduce the harms linked to poker machines. Read more
Reducing the harm
With Gamble Aware Week coming up and legislative changes in the wings, we go back to basics to explain how harm from gambling can be reduced. Read more
