Research underway
Discover the projects that we have commissioned or funded that are in the works right now.
How our research program works
All the research projects below are part of our Research Plan 2023-2024. The program aligns with and progresses the Responsible Gambling Fund (RGF) Research Agenda 2021–2024, and includes commissioned and grant-funded projects as well as national research projects receiving funding support from the RGF through Gambling Research Australia (GRA).
The current program of studies covers a diverse range of topics, populations and methodologies and aligns to our 2021-2024 priority research themes:
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individual and community level gambling harm-minimisation
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regulation of gambling products, practices and environments
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gambling among vulnerable or target groups
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emerging gambling technologies and new trends
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measuring and understanding gambling prevalence and harm
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efficacy and effectiveness of treatments.
NSW Longitudinal Youth Gambling Survey
Researcher: Central Queensland University
April 2024 - February 2025
The purpose of this study is to better understand the causal factors that influence gambling transitions and gambling harm in the young people of NSW. The current project will perform the second wave of a longitudinal study, with the first wave undertaken in 2020. This prospective longitudinal research will examine how personal, parental, peer and environmental factors impact on transitions between gaming, simulated gambling, gambling, and problem gambling. This project will also incorporate a qualitative component to investigate gambling transitions that occur as people turn 18 and can legally gamble. This research will inform services, education, and awareness programs, as well as policy and regulatory advice.
Family and domestic violence and gambling harm: Developing the evidence-base for prevention programs and intervention services in NSW
Researcher: Australian National University
November 2023 – August 2025
Gambling harm and family and domestic violence (FDV) often co-occur and present challenges for prevention and intervention programs, including planning for coordinated responses. The aim of this project is to provide local evidence that supports improved policy and practice to address co-occurring gambling harm and FDV in NSW through identification of; (1) geographical areas where targeted responses are needed; and (2) service needs and gaps in responding to co-occurring FDV and gambling harm in current gambling and FDV service. Outcomes will inform decisions about cross-service planning, gambling regulation, and public health strategies.
Early identification of gambling comorbidity in a hospital setting
Researcher: Western Sydney University
July 2019 – August 2025
This is a multi-site research project in South West Sydney. It includes a systematic review and empirical field research to determine the prevalence of gambling comorbidity among people presenting to hospital with substance use or psychiatric problems, as well as the awareness and openness of hospital staff to assessing gambling comorbidity.
