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Week 2 – Supporting the Supporters

9th to 13th September 2024

In Week 2 of Gamble Aware Month, we are raising awareness of the need to ‘Support the supporters’ of people experiencing a gambling harm.

We are sharing some important tips on how you can support someone experiencing gambling harm.

During this week we are holding Support the supporter events in both the north and south of the State. These events feature the voices of people with lived experience.

Anglicare Tasmania provides important supports for family and friends through our Gamblers Help Counselling service and SMART Family and Friends Sessions.  Join us in raising community awareness of this free service.

 

Supporting the supporters of people who are experiencing gambling harm.

Support the supporters High Tea - North West

Anvers Chocolate Conservatory, Latrobe

Wednesday 11th September, 11 am – 1 pm

This free high tea event is for supporters of those experiencing Gambling Harm.

It will feature two guest speakers sharing their personal lived experiences of supporting a loved one with addiction.  It is an opportunity for supporters to meet and talk to others with similar experiences.

Numbers are limited so you must RSVP using the link to reserve your place.

RSVP Support the Supporters High Tea - Latrobe

Support the supporters High Tea - South

Rydges Hotel – North Hobart

Tuesday 10th September, 12 pm – 2pm

This free luncheon tea event is for supporters of those experiencing Gambling Harm.

It will feature presenters from THREE SIDES OF THE COIN PROJECT.  They will share lived experience video stories followed by Q and A. It is an opportunity for supporters to meet and talk to others with similar experiences.

Numbers are limited so you must RSVP using the link to reserve your place.

RSVP Support the Supporters Luncheon - North Hobart

Family Resource Booklet

Anglicare’s Gamblers Help Family Resource Booklet will help you support the person you care about while also taking care of yourself.

This booklet shares the warning sign of gambling harm, tips for having healthy conversations about gambling, practical steps to protect you and your family from financial impacts of gambling, and services and supports available.

Download the Family Resource Booklet

Do you need support?

Anglicare Tasmania provides a range of free support services for family and friends affected by gambling harm.

Read more about our Gamblers Help Services

'What's the Real Cost?' Research Report

The ‘What’s the Real Cost?’ report was published by Anglicare Tasmania’s Social Action and Research Centre in October 2022.

It explores the real cost of gambling in Tasmania, drawing on data from Anglicare Tasmania’s services and real life case studies.

Download PDF 'What's the Real Cost?' Report

Front cover of the What's the real cost? Report

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