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GambleAware Week Events

Check out the great events hosted across the state during GambleAware Week 2024. 

               

What’s on Monday 21 October

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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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

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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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). 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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 


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. 


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

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. 


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! 


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. 


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.


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. 


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.  


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. 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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

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. 


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. 


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. 


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.  


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. 


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.  


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 


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.  


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. 


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. 


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 


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

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. 


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! 


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. 


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. 


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. 


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

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. 


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