News & media
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
Case study: sports gambling culture
Ben was exposed to gambling through the sport he played. Anglicare's Gamblers Help service helped him set new goals. Read more
Case study: Gamblers Help
Counselling and a special strategy called self-exclusion assisted Hayley to stop gambling. Read more
