GambleAware Week Events
Check out the great events hosted across the state during GambleAware Week 2024.
What’s on Monday 21 October
Cumberland Council Family Financial Wellbeing Day (Stall) – Auburn
21 Oct
9:30am-2:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
44A Macquarie Road, Auburn, NSW 2144
GambleAware Blue Mountains and Western Sydney will be partnering with Cumberland Council to hold an information stall about gambling harm and GambleAware support services.
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
21 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.
Beautiful Life, Shine Crafting Workshop – Burwood (Cantonese)
21 Oct
10:00am-12:00pm
Free event
CASS
George Street Community Centre, 49 George Street, Burwood NSW 2134
Beyond gambling, there are many fun things in life. Escape the chaos of daily life and immerse yourself in the creative journey of our Shine Carving workshop!
• Learn to craft unique Japanese light art pieces that come alive in sunlight, reminiscent of stained glass.
• Listen to your inner thoughts and feelings, discovering the calming effect of creating beautiful works with your hands.
• Understand how to maintain a balanced life and avoid the harms of gambling.
Let's Talk Gambling - Camden
21 Oct
10:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney
66 Kavanagh St, Gregory Hills NSW 2557
GambleAware South Western Sydney will be partnering with Camden Council to deliver a Let's Talk Gambling presentation at Gregory Hills Community Center.
Interactive Games Stall – Cooma
21 Oct
10:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
106 Vale Street Cooma, NSW 2630
GambleAware will be onsite at the Cooma Ex-Services Club with an interactive games stall to test everyone knowledge of gambling harm.
GambleAware Information Booth - Gymea
21 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
Tradies, 57 Manchester Road, Gymea New South Wales 2227
GambleAware staff will be available to showcase the important work GambleAware does in raising awareness about safer gambling practices and supporting those affected by gambling-related harm.
Gamble Safely Information Stand - Albury
21 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
SS&A Albury, 570/582 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640
An information table set-up in the public area of the Albury SS&A Club, with in information about gambling harm and the GambleAware support services.
Wheel of Truth 2024 - West Wyalong
21 Oct
10:55am-11:55am
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
West Wyalong Library, Shire St, West Wyalong NSW 2671
We will be conducting an interactive information session for a pre-booked secondary school student group. The promotion of gambling awareness is based around a spinning wheel and questions that come from 4 different categories with the chance to win a lollypop as a participation thank you.
Wheel of Truth 2024 - West Wyalong
21 Oct
12:00pm-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
West Wyalong Library, Shire St, West Wyalong NSW 2671
We will be engaging with passers-by, with the promotion of gambling awareness based around a spinning wheel and questions that come from 4 different categories with the chance to win a lollypop as a participation thank you.
SBS Radio Arabic Interview – virtual event
21 Oct
7:30pm-7:55pm
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney
https://www.sbs.com.au/language/arabic/en/listen
GambleAware South Western Sydney will be live on SBS Radio Arabic to talk about gambling harm and the GambleAware service this GambleAware week. Financial Counsellor, Djimi Barber, will be partaking in this radio interview in Arabic.
What’s on Tuesday 22 October
Safe Gambling Stall at Service NSW - Goulburn
22 Oct
9:00am-2:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
267 Auburn St, Goulburn NSW 2263
GambleAware will have a stall at Service NSW, raising awareness of gambling harm in the community and providing information on GambleAware support services.
Wellness Expo – Muswellbrook
22 Oct
9:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre Rutherford Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Come and have a chat with us at our GambleAware stall. Our team will provide information about gambling harm and GambleAware support services. Join us to learn about gambling in NSW and find out how to get help and what you can do if one of your loved ones is impacted by gambling harm.
GambleAware Week at Souths Juniors - Kingsford
22 Oct
9:30am-3:00pm
Free event
CatholicCare and GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
The Juniors Kingsford, 558A Anzac Parade, Kingsford NSW 2032
GambleAware will present an information session about gambling and gambling harm and introduce GambleAware Services to the community. There will also be an information booth for the public.
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
22 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.
Women's Health Center Group Discussion - Bankstown
22 Oct
10:00am-11:00am
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney
1/24-26 Jacobs St, Bankstown NSW 2200
GambleAware South Western Sydney will be partnering with Community Benefit Payment Recipient, Bankstown Women's Health Center, to facilitate discussions on gambling harm and gambling support services amongst the service users.
Youth Gaming? Youth Gambling? – Erina
22 Oct
10:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
The Hub Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Erina NSW 2250
What is healthy gaming and what is problem gaming? When does gaming become gambling? What do mental health professionals need to know?
Gambling activities embedded in kids’ games
How to keep gaming healthy
The crossover from compulsive gaming to problem gambling
How all forms of gambling have “house odds” that are set against the punter
This 3-hour professional development workshop explores these topics and more with 3 expert speakers in the field of gaming and gambling.
Attendees will also receive free access to a 3 hour online professional development course on this topic and free access to a parents/carers course for their clients as well.
Illawarra Services Expo - Berkeley
22 Oct
10:00am-2:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
Illawarra Sports Stadium, Hooka Creek Road, Berkeley, NSW, 2506
Come and meet with over 55 services available in the Illawarra. The GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW team will be in attendance to promote GambleAware Week and the services we offer. There will also be a Live Panel Topic: Young People and Risk Taking Behaviours (11:30am to 12:30pm).
Gamble Safely Information Stand - Albury
22 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
SS&A Albury, 570/582 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640
An information table set-up in the public area of the Albury SS&A Club, with in information about gambling harm and the GambleAware support services.
Gambling Harm Intersections Expo - Blacktown
22 Oct
10:30am-2:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney and North West Community Services
Civic Plaza, Blacktown, Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148
NWCS, in collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains Western Sydney, is hosting an expo on gambling harm and its intersections within our community, where our team will be available to provide valuable information on gambling harm and the supports available. If you or someone you care about is impacted by gambling harm, please come and speak to us.
Information Session with Biripi Men's Group - Taree
22 Oct
12:00pm-12:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
51 Manning River Dr, Taree NSW 2430
GambleAware will share a short information session about Gambling in NSW, Understanding Gambling Harm, and GambleAware Services. The information session will end with the opportunity of an open discussion about gambling (harm) and personal experiences.
Gambling and Young People – virtual event
22 Oct
12:00pm-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
Virtual event
An online workshop for parents and carers. Join GambleAware Hunter New England for an online workshop on:
• gambling and young people
• the relationship between gambling and gaming
• reducing the risks for your young person
• supporting a young person experiencing gambling harm
Information Session with Biripi Aged Care Group - Taree
22 Oct
2:00pm-2:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
151 Manning River Dr, Taree NSW 2430
GambleAware will share a short information session about Gambling in NSW, Understanding Gambling Harm, and GambleAware Services. The information session will end with the opportunity of an open discussion about gambling (harm) and personal experiences.
GambleAware for Parents – virtual event
22 Oct
7:00pm-8:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Central Sydney
Virtual event
Webinar for parents on young people and gambling and gambling harm.
What’s on Wednesday 23 October
Health and Wellbeing Admin Expo - Wakeley
23 Oct
9:00am-2:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney
86 Avoca Road, Wakeley NSW 2176
GambleAware South Western Sydney will be partaking in the Fairfield Health and Wellbeing Expo. We will be holding an information stall at the event where we will facilitate educational games that teach about gambling odds and harms. We will also be handing out free collateral to all community members attending.
Wheel of Truth 2024 - Griffith
23 Oct
9:30am-11:00am
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
Kooyoo Street Mall, Griffith NSW 2680
Our Wheel of Truth, in conjunction with Linking Communities Network Griffith, will be set up at the Banna Avenue end of Kooyoo Mall (Griffith). Anyone passing is welcome to take material from our collateral table; spin the Wheel of Truth to engage with us on the question they land on; or just have a no-obligation conversation. Wheel participants may win a prize - no guarantees though, after all this is about gamble awareness!
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
23 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.
Interactive Chocolate Wheel and Stall - Goulburn
23 Oct
10:00am-12:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
1 McKell Place Goulburn NSW 2580
GambleAware will be at the Goulburn Workers Club (McKell entrance) and will have a financial counsellor onsite and an interactive chocolate wheel to test your Gambling Harm knowledge and possibly win a delicious prize.
GambleAware Week 2024 Industry Roundtable - Regents Park
23 Oct
10:00am-12:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
67 Regent St, Regents Park NSW 2143
GambleAware Central Sydney, Blue Mountains and Western Sydney, and South West Sydney are hosting a roundtable for professionals in the gambling industry to discuss effective strategies for managing gambling harm in the workplace.
Lifeline Macarthur x Wests League Club Gamble Aware visit - Leumeah
23 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
West Leagues Club
Wests League Club 10 Old Leumeah Road, Leumeah 2560
Visit Lifeline Macarthur & Western Sydney at the Wests League Club Bistro for a free, professional, and confidential support service including financial counselling. This is a free service led by a crisis support officer for those experiencing Gambling Harm.
GambleAware Week Stall - Worrigee
23 Oct
11:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
Worrigee Sports Club, 131 Greenwell Point Road, Worrigee, NSW, 2540
The GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW will be visiting the Worrigee Sports Club on 23rd October. Our team will be available to discuss the services we offer and to promote GambleAware Week 2024.
Gamble Safely Information Stand - Albury
23 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
SS&A Albury, 570/582 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640
An information table set-up in the public area of the Albury SS&A Club, with in information about gambling harm and the GambleAware support services.
Information booth – Easts Bondi Junction
23 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
93-97 Spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Come and have a chat with us at our GambleAware stall. Our team will provide information about gambling harm and GambleAware support services. Join us to learn about gambling in NSW and find out how to get help and what you can do if one of your loved ones is impacted by gambling harm.
CatholicCare Community Kitchen - Hamilton South
23 Oct
11:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
Hamilton Community Centre, 29 Fowler St, Hamilton South NSW 2303
GambleAware Hunter New England has a stall at the CatholicCare Community kitchen. Come and have a chat with us! Our team will provide information about gambling harm and GambleAware support services. Join us to learn about gambling in NSW and find out how to get help and what you can do if one of your loved ones is impacted by gambling harm.
Journal Club: Intersection between gambling harm and domestic/family violence - Granville
23 Oct
2:30pm-4:45pm
Free event
GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
Granville community Centre, 1 Memorial Drive, Granville NSW 2142
Maria Losurdo from The Women's Cottage; Jacqueline Rist from Sydney LHD; and Xena Fischer from WASH House Inc will speak to how gambling presents within the context of domestic and family violence. Their one-hour presentation will be followed by a 45-minute panel moderated by Adrian Lenna from GambleAware Blue Mountains and Western Sydney. Light refreshments to be served in-between.
What’s on Thursday 24 October
Fairfield City Central Stall - Fairfield
24 Oct
9:00am-12:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney
1/29 Court Rd, Fairfield NSW 2165
GambleAware South Western Sydney will be partnering with Fairfield City Council, Western Sydney University & Community First Step to hold a public stall at Fairfield City Central for GambleAware Week. At the stall we will be giving out information & goodie bags, free coffee vouchers and facilitating educational games for community members.
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
24 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.
Games Day Drop In - Karabar
24 Oct
10:00am-1:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
21 Brigalow Street, Karabar NSW 2620
GambleAware are having a drop-in games day at St Benedicts Community Centre. We will have a GambleAware Counsellor and Financial Counsellor onsite to offer support if anyone requires.
Lifeline Macarthur x Wests League Club Gamble Aware visit - Gledswood
24 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
Country Club Gledswood Hills
Country Club Gledswood Hills, 91 Hermitage Way, Gledswood Hills 2557
Visit Lifeline Macarthur & Western Sydney at the Country Club Gledswood Hills Bistro area for a free, professional, and confidential support service including financial counselling. This is a free service led by a crisis support officer for those experiencing Gambling Harm.
Gamble Safely Information Stand - Albury
24 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
SS&A Albury, 570/582 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640
An information table set-up in the public area of the Albury SS&A Club, with in information about gambling harm and the GambleAware support services.
Unmasking the mindset: A unique approach to gambling harm treatment - virtual event
24 Oct
10:30am-12:00pm
Free event
Prosper (Project Australia)
Virtual event
The webinar, presented by Adrian Ienna (Clinical Psychologist) and Simon Limbers (Psychologist from GambleAware), explores a mindset that motivates gambling. From its origins to the means of reversal. A particular focus is the role of everyday mental processes in perpetuating harmful gambling. This webinar is for anyone who works with or researches vulnerable populations related to mental health, for example, counsellors, social workers, academics, etc.
Health, Wellbeing and Support Services Expo - Balranald
24 Oct
11:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Far & Western NSW
Theatre Royal, 90 Market St, Balranald
Philip Chabrel will be speaking to services and community about GambleAware and the referral pathways and supporting the GambleAware stall provided by Maari Ma.
Are you a Health, Wellbeing and/or Support organisation or agency that provides services to people of the Balranald Shire Area? Are you a community member who uses these services? Do you sometimes wonder who else is ‘out there’ and what they do? Then this event is for you!
The Strengthening Community Access, Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisory Committee in partnership with Balranald Shire Council and Maari Ma Health Balranald are delivering a networking event where you can:
• Showcase your organisation or agency, or
• Learn more about the services available to you as a community member
Yarn about gambling -Taree
24 Oct
12:00pm-1:00pm
Free event
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre and GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
51 Manning River Dr, Taree NSW 2430
Discussion on gambling harm from all types of gambling and what individuals can do to remain in control of their betting and protect themselves.
Reg Murray BetSafe Counsellor – Revesby
24 Oct
12:00am-4:00pm
Free event
GambleAware South Western Sydney and Revesby Workers' Club
66 Kavanagh St, Gregory Hills NSW 2557
Counsellor Reg Murray from BetSafe will be onsite to talk with members about safer gambling.
GambleAware Week Member Information Stall - Pyrmont
24 Oct
2:00pm-6:00pm
Free event
The Star Entertainment Group
Level G, The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Members and guests are welcome to visit the information desk at The Star Grand Foyer to learn more about the safer gambling strategies and information to support safer and enjoyable gaming experiences. The information desk will be manned by the Safer Gambling team of The Star and GambleAware.
GambleAware Parents Workshop - Unanderra
24 Oct
2:30pm-3:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
Hargreaves Street, Unanderra, NSW, 2526
The GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW team will present a workshop for parents, grandparents & carers. This free workshop will educate parents and carers about the connection that exists between gaming and simulated gambling. With the increased accessibility of online gaming and simulated gambling featured in online games, children are at a higher risk of experiencing gambling harm.
This workshop is 1 hour in length and can will cover the following topics:
• Gaming and young people
• Gambling and simulated gambling
• Gambling advertising
• Parental influence
• Support services
Catholic Care Community Kitchen - Toronto
24 Oct
5:30pm-6:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Hunter & New England
97 The Boulevarde, Toronto NSW 2283
GambleAware Hunter New England has a stall at the CatholicCare Community kitchen. Come and have a chat with us! Our team will provide information about gambling harm and GambleAware support services. Join us to learn about gambling in NSW and find out how to get help and what you can do if one of your loved ones is impacted by gambling harm.
What’s on Friday 25 October
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
25 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.
Financial Wellbeing Community Workshop - Belmore
25 Oct
10:00am-12:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Central Sydney
Belmore Senior Citizens Centre (Belmore Community Centre), Building 2, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore NSW 2192
GambleAware Central Sydney service in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council are delivering a FREE introduction to financial literacy skills, financial harms and risks workshop for our local community. Catering will be provided.
Secure your place at this event quickly as spaces are limited!
Gamble Safely Information Stand - Albury
25 Oct
10:00am-3:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
SS&A Albury, 570/582 Olive St, Albury NSW 2640
An information table set-up in the public area of the Albury SS&A Club, with in information about gambling harm and the GambleAware support services.
Gambling information session with David Schwarz - Euston
25 Oct
12:00pm-2:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Far & Western NSW
Euston Club, Nixon St, Euston
Mallee Family Care, in support of GambleAware NSW and as part of GambleAware Week in 2024, invites you to a networking event with special guest speaker David Schwarz who will share his personal story on how gambling impacted his life and the steps he took to overcome his addiction. We will also here from Philip Chabrel - GambleAware Far and Western Program manager on referral pathways and GambleAware itself. There will be opportunities to connect with local Robinvale and Euston industry stakeholders and outreach providers.
Interactive Info and Games Stall – Crookwell
25 Oct
1:00pm-4:00pm
Free event
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
160 Goulburn Street, Crookwell NSW 2583
GambleAware will have a financial counsellor onsite and an interactive chocolate wheel to test your gambling harm knowledge and possibly win a delicious prize.
GambleAware Week Member Information Stall - Pyrmont
25 Oct
2:00pm-6:00pm
Free event
The Star Entertainment Group
Level G, The Star Sydney, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Members and guests are welcome to visit the information desk at The Star Grand Foyer to learn more about the safer gambling strategies and information to support safer and enjoyable gaming experiences. The information desk will be manned by the Safer Gambling team of The Star and GambleAware.
What’s on Saturday 26 October
GambleAware Information Stall - Gosford
26 Oct
9:30am-4:30pm
Free event
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
1 Dane Dr, Gosford NSW 2250
An information stall held within Central Coast Leagues Club. Providing resources and information on gambling and gambling harm to patrons throughout the week.