Community Benefit Payment Scheme
Community benefit payments are intended to benefit local communities and to offset the potential harm of increased gaming machines in a local government area.
Community benefit payments are generally given to local not for profit and charitable organisations to support communities in the local government area where the funding is generated.
Funded organisations incorporate gambling harm minimisation strategies into their usual activities in a way that contributes to the support they provide to local communities.
Where the funding comes from
When a venue applies to Liquor & Gaming NSW to increase the gaming machines on its premises, it may be required to complete a Local Impact Assessment which examines the impact that the additional machines may have on the local area. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority uses the Local Impact Assessment to determine if approving the application will have an overall positive impact on the community.
If the application is approved, the venue must make community benefit payments to the Responsible Gambling Fund. The payments are calculated by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority and are distributed to organisations that support the social wellbeing of communities in the local area.
How the funding is distributed
Community benefit payments are allocated through a closed grant process administered by the Office of Responsible Gambling. When the funding becomes available, the Office identifies and invites potential applicants from the local area to apply for a grant.
The Office convenes a community contribution panel to assess applications and make a recommendation for the approval of the Deputy Secretary Hospitality and Racing.
Community contribution panels consist of a local community representative (usually a local government or health representative), a representative of the local GambleAware service and an RGF Trustee.
Applicants are advised of the outcome of their application and information about awarded grants is published on this website.
Eligibility and assessment criteria
To be eligible applications must meet the following conditions:
- The amount of funding requested must be within the available range (the funding amounts vary and are outlined in the guidelines for each grant opportunity).
- The proposal must be from a not for profit organisation, social-purpose or government agency with an ABN.
- The proposal must benefit local communities in the target LGA.
Funding proposals are considered against the following assessment criteria:
- The proposal is deliverable within the proposed timeframe and budget
- The applicant has sufficient capacity and expertise to deliver the project
- The proposal will provide benefit to communities in the target LGA
- The proposal will achieve value for money
- The proposal is aligned with NSW Government policy objectives including for gambling harm minimisation.
Register your interest
If your organisation can meet the eligibility criteria and you would like to be considered if this funding becomes available in your local area, please register your details through the questionnaire below.
Upcoming community contribution panels
These applications have been approved by ILGA, and community contribution panels will be convened when the venues commence trading:
- Woolgoolga Beach Tavern
- The Grove Social House
These applications have been approved by ILGA, and community contribution panels will be convened:
- Yanco Hotel – Leeton Shire
- White Tank Hotel – Bland Shire
- Marsden Brewhouse – Blacktown LGA
- The Grand Shanghai Hotel – Burwood LGA
- Criterion Hotel – Cootamundra-Gundagai LGA
- Concord Community Club – Canada Bay LGA
- Woolgoolga Diggers Club – Coffs Harbour LGA
Meet past community benefit payment recipients
Turning Point Camden
Project objectives
- Advocacy, support and emergency relief for people affected by domestic and family violence and homelessness and food insecurity
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware South Western Sydney
$58,029.81 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Lakeside Golf Club & The Greens
Headspace Nowra
Project objectives
- Support for at-risk children in the Shoalhaven LGA
- Increased community reach and engagement
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$88,082.91 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: North Nowra Tavern & Mollymook Golf Club
Women’s Centre for Health and Wellbeing (Albury-Wodonga) Inc
Project objectives
- Programs supporting women with a focus on the Albury LGA
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Murrumbidgee
$32,955.80 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Star Hotel
Survivors R Us
Project objectives
- Support for people experiencing domestic violence and homelessness
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$60,288.90 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Argenton Hotel, Great Northern Hotel & Rafferty’s by the Lake
ARISE Community Support
Project objectives
- Youth engagement and outreach programs
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$60,288.90 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Argenton Hotel, Great Northern Hotel & Rafferty’s by the Lake
Cumberland Women’s Health Centre
Project objectives
- Programs focussed on prevention of family and domestic violence including counselling, crisis support and community education
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney NSW
$15,181.57 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Collector Hotel
Young Crisis Accommodation Centre
Project objectives
- Support for the homeless and people at risk of homelessness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Murrumbidgee
$41,181.90 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Australian Hotel
Shining Stars Foundation
Project objectives
- Provision of food for at risk individuals in the Camden area
- Referrals to GambleAware South Western Sydney NSW
$10,000 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Lakeside Golf Club and The Greens Gledswood Hills
Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
Project objectives
- Case management and homelessness support services
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$119,620.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Cabbage Tree Hotel
Blue Wren House – Camden Women’s Shelter
Project objectives
- Support for women and children impacted by homelessness and domestic violence including case management and crisis support
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$68,029.81 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Lakeside Golf Club and The Greens Gledswood Hills
PCYC Mudgee
Project objectives
- Programs to support youth in the Mid-Western Regional LGA, focusing on the Gulgong community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross referral to complementary youth services
- Cross referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$68,029.81 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Centennial Hotel - Gulgong
Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Youth programs operating out of Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$32,550.14 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Lakeside Golf Club and The Greens Gledswood Hills
Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN)
Project objectives
- Establishment of a Bilingual Community Navigator service
- Education sessions, professional development and seminars for GPs, allied health and community services to recognise and responding to gambling issues
- Review and update referral pathways, screening tools, communication resources for GPs and develop key message resources around gambling harm
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$200,000 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Homebush Hotel
Diversity Programs & Strategy Hub
Project objectives
- Expansion of the Multilingual Gambling Harm Awareness project for CALD communities in the Strathfield LGA
- Expansion of the International Student Gambling Awareness project into the Strathfield LGA
- CALD Domestic & Family Violence Project
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$160,000.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Homebush Hotel
Windaan
Project objectives
- Culturally appropriate primary and allied health services and early intervention to Aboriginal communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$69,933.94 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Seaview Tavern
Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS)
Project objectives
- Support for programs targeting priority areas, including emergency relief, domestic violence, isolation and homelessness with a focus on CALD communities in the Burwood LGA
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$49,406.67 per annum for 3 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Bath Arms Hotel
Maitland Region Community Support
Project objectives
- Community engagement programs with a focus on the East Maitland community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Hunter New England
$44,566.90 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Bank Hotel
Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Emergency financial support services
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Hunter New England
$50,934.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Great Northern Hotel
St Benedict’s Community Centre
Project objectives
- Mental health and crisis intervention
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$95,958.54 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Tourist Hotel & Queanbeyan Bowling Club
Hindu Council of Australia
Project objectives
- Support for Karma Kitchen and the provision of free meals to people experiencing food insecurity
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Central Sydney
$70,348.75 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Homebush Hotel
Edgeworth Memorial Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Adolescent and family counselling
- Youth engagement through the Northlakes Youth Project
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Hunter New England
$138,595.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Argenton Hotel, Great Northern Hotel & Rafferty’s by the Lake
The Haymarket Foundation
Project objectives
- Crisis accommodation and support for homelessness
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$53,885.53 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Abercrombie Hotel
Galambila
Project objectives
- Culturally appropriate health services and self-care programs for Aboriginal communities, including the Elders Health Day and Elders Olympics
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$112,218.32 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Park Beach Hotel – 2 & Amble Inn
Lifeline South Coast
Project objectives
- Mental health and crisis intervention
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$88,082.91 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: North Nowra Tavern & Mollymook Golf Club
Karabar Housing
Project objectives
- Homelessness, crisis support and advocacy
- Assistance with cost of living
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW and St Benedict’s Community Centre
$95,958.54 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Tourist Hotel and Queanbeyan Bowling Club
Wandiyali
Project objectives
- Primary support and health programs for Aboriginal communities in the Lake Macquarie area
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England and GambleAware Statewide Aboriginal Service
$138,595.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Argenton Hotel, The Great Northern Hotel and Rafferty’s by the Lake
St Merkorious
Project objectives
- Programs to support individuals and families impacted by the cost of living crisis and food insecurity
- Provision of free meals to people experiencing food insecurity
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$70,348.75 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Homebush Hotel
Mosaic Multicultural Connections
Project objectives
- Multicultural family support, settlement support and case work in the Newcastle area
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$126,926.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Albion Hotel, Fire Station Tavern, Lemon Grove Hotel and Seven Seas Hotel
Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Support to the local community including free legal and tax advice, counselling and support for vulnerable families
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$70,304.40 per annum for 3 years with a review in 2027
LIA: Park Beach Hotel and Seaview Tavern
Campbell Page
Project objectives
- Recognising and responding to gambling harm integrated into case management, programs and delivery, targeting youth
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$91,627.31 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Malua Bay Bowling and Recreation Club
Awabakal
Project objectives
- Mental health services for Aboriginal communities in the Newcastle area
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$126,926.00 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Albion Hotel, Fire Station Tavern, Lemon Grove Hotel and Seven Seas Hotel
Stepping Stone House
Project objectives
- Gambling education and awareness
- Residential support for homeless youth and engagement and education for post-graduation youth
- Cross referral to GambleAware Central Sydney and complementary youth support services
$101,211 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Hurlstone Park Hotel - 2
Toongabbie Legal Centre
Project objectives
- Project Hope 2770
- Legal Advice and education
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with and referrals to GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
$84,862.07 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Lone Pine Tavern
Kogarah Storehouse
Project objectives
- Programs focused on welfare and social assistance along with women’s support programs and mental health outreach programs for emerging CALD communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Collaboration with referrals to GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
$107,386.50 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: St George Motor Boat Club & One Hurstville Plaza Hotel
Advance Diversity Services
Project objectives
- Programs focused on supporting CALD communities and emerging migrant groups
- Gambling education and awareness
- Collaboration with referrals to GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
$107,386.50 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: St George Motor Boat Club & One Hurstville Plaza Hotel
Project Youth Australia
Project objectives
- Programs focused on youth housing and homelessness, education employment and training
- Gambling education and awareness
- Collaboration with and referrals to GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
$161,755.50 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: St George Motor Boat Club & One Hurstville Plaza Hotel
Supported Accommodation & Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra (SAHSSI)
Project objectives
- Case management and crisis support for female victims of domestic violence
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$119,620 per annum for 2 years with a review (date to be confirmed)
LIA: Cabbage Tree Hotel
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
Project objectives
- Health and social support services targeted to the Indigenous community in the Taree and old Bar communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware state-wide Aboriginal service
$88,858 per annum for two years with an evaluation in 2025
LIA: Old Bar Tavern
Community Activities Lake Macquarie (CALM)
Project objectives
- Support for primary prevention programs with a focus on youth in the Lake Macquarie LGA
- Gambling education and awareness for families and youth
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$50,934 per annum for two years with an evaluation in 2025
LIA: Great Northern Hotel
Mallee Family Care
Project objectives
- Financial counselling and community legal service in the Balranald community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$84,764 per annum for 3 years with review in 2025
LIA: Euston Bowling Club
Swansea Community Cottage
Project objectives
- The Cottage emergency relief program
- Targeted early intervention youth holiday program
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$138,595 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: Argenton Hotel, Great Northern Hotel & Rafferty's by the Lake
Jenny’s Place
Project objectives
- Crisis support and case management for victims of domestic violence through the Newcastle Domestic Violence Resource Centre (NDVRC)
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$126,926 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: Albion Hotel, Fire Station Tavern, Lemon Grove Hotel & Seven Seas Hotel
Richmond Community Services
Project objectives
- Family education and parenting skills programs
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
$79,850 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: Clarendon Tavern & North Richmond Hotel
headspace - Yass
Project objectives
- Programs targeting education in mental health, gambling, alcohol and other drugs
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$57,354 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Club House Hotel
Strengthening Community Access, Inclusion of Wellbeing Advisory Committee (under the auspice of Balranald Shire Council)
Project objectives
- Develop a health service map and strategic plan for health services in the Balranald community and surrounds
- Mental health first aid training for community members
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$84,764 per annum for 3 years with review in 2026
LIA: Euston Bowling Club
headspace – Port Macquarie
Project objectives
- Support for youth mental health in the Port Macquarie and Hastings community, with a focus on Lake Cathie, Beechwood and Laurieton communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW therapeutic and financial gambling counselling services
$77,368.41 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: Lake Cathie Tavern, Beechwood Hotel & Laurieton Hotel
Pathfinders
Project objectives
- Youth early intervention programs
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$64,548 per annum for 2 years with review in 2024
LIA: White Bull Hotel
Prosper Project Australia
Project objectives
- Family One Stop Shop program and parent training programs
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$101,211 per annum for 2 years with review in 2025
LIA: Hurlstone Park Hotel
Linking Communities Network
Project objectives
- Domestic and family violence support services in Leeton, Bland Shire/West Wyalong and surrounding areas
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Murrumbidgee
$122,674.83 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2024
LIA: Leeton Hotel & White Tank Hotel
Tradies in Sight
Project objectives
- Mental health education and engagement programs for young men, focusing on the Dubbo community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$20,862 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2024
LIA: Macquarie Club
Bathurst Uniting Support Services
Project objectives
- Gambling education and awareness
- Bathurst Uniting Support Services Program
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$33,723 per annum for 2 years with a review in 2024
LIA: The Oxford Bathurst
Hawkesbury Area Women’s & Kids Services Collective
Project objectives
- Case management for women impacted by domestic violence, including where gambling and financial abuse has been a factor
- Supporting new and existing clients to access and use the gambling self assessment tool
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross referral to complementary support services and GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
$109,475 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2027
LIA: Bligh Park Tavern and Windsor Country Club
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
Project objectives
- Primary health services and counselling in the Balranald community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$84,764 per annum for 3 years with review in 2025
LIA: Euston Bowling Club
LeaderLife
Project objectives
- Youth engagement programs, focusing on the Dubbo community
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW and complementary youth services
$29,807.09 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Commercial Hotel and Dubbo Golf Club
Port Macquarie Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Community engagement with a particular focus on youth in the Wauchope community
- Financial counselling and emergency support for disadvantaged people in the Wauchope community
- Cross-referral to complementary youth services
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$39,551 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2027
LIA: Hastings Hotel
Moving Forward DFV Case Management Services
Project objectives
- Case management and support for people affected by domestic and family violence in the Georges River and Bayside areas in consultation with local culturally and linguistically diverse organisations
- Parenting workshops
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
$59,614 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2027
LIA: St George Motor Boat Club
Orana Mid-Western Police District
Project objectives
- Support for the Walwaay Project and youth in the Dubbo LGA
- Gambling education and awareness, through collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
- Cross referral to complementary youth services
$29,807.09 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
Coffs-Clarence Police District
Project objectives
- Gambling education and awareness
- Support for the Youth Active Rewards Program, focusing on the Sawtell and Toormina communities
- Cross-referral to complementary youth services, including Coffs Harbour Headspace where possible
$30,475 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Sawtell Hotel
Bankstown Women’s Health Centre
Project objectives
- Primary prevention programs, case management and support for domestic violence sufferers
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
1st year – $91,427
2nd year – $137,140
3rd - 5th year - $159,806 per annum
Funding for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Hurlstone Park Hotel
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre
Program focus to include one or more
- Primary prevention programs and community education on domestic violence
- Youth engagement programs and early intervention
- Community outreach to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$44,835 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Belmont Hotel
The Burdekin Association
Project objectives
- Case management support, focusing on education and employment for youth in the Dee Why area
- Workshops for youth in the Dee Why area to develop wellbeing and life skills
- Gambling education and awareness workshops for youth, parents & carers, focused on prevention & intervention strategies
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
$40,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Dee Why RSL
Southern Youth and Family Services Limited
Project objectives
- CHAIN (Community Health for Adolescents In Need) program supporting youth in the Wollongong community
- Support for homeless people, including case management and crisis response
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$78,375 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Dicey Riley’s
Community Restorative Centre
Project objectives
- Support and case management for families impacted by the criminal justice system with a focus on supporting families with a loved one in custody, and people newly released from custody
- Crisis assistance for families
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral to GambleAware Central Sydney and additional regions across NSW
1st year – $91,426
2nd year – $137,140
3rd - 5th year - $159,806 per annum
Funding for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Hurlstone Park Hotel
Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association
Project objectives
- Parenting and youth engagement and early intervention programs targeting early school leavers aged 11–14 with a focus on the Hurlstone Park area
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
1st year – $91,427
2nd year – $137,140
3rd - 5th year - $159,806 per annum
Funding for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Hurlstone Park Hotel
Molonglo Support Services
Project objectives
- Programs supporting social wellbeing and people experiencing homelessness
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
$37,458 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Queanbeyan Bowling Club
Western Sydney Local Health District
Project objectives
- Cross-referral with local expert services, e.g. local Aboriginal and CALD organisations
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
1st year – $87,680
2nd year – $131,519
Funded for 18 months (funding complete)
LIA: The Marsden Brewhouse
Relationships Australia (NSW)
Project objectives
- Supporting and promoting the Men's Behaviour Change Program (MBCP) within the Newcastle LGA
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Hunter New England
$87,546 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Sydney Junction Hotel
Macarthur Gateway Resource Services (MARCIA Women’s Refuge Incorporated)
Project objectives
- Case management and advocacy support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness
- Community outreach focusing on men
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware South Western Sydney
$61,380 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: Ruse Tavern
Community Action for Better Living Inc (formerly Burwood Community Welfare Services)
Project objectives
- Domestic violence advocacy and family support
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$49,407 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Bath Arms Hotel
The Women’s Activities & Self Help (WASH) House
Project objectives
- Support services (including counselling support) to female victims of domestic violence
- Cross-referral with local expert services, e.g., local Aboriginal and CALD organisations
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
1st year – $87,680
2nd year – $131,519
3rd year – $175,359
4th year – $219,199
5th year – $263,039
LIA: The Marsden Brewhouse
North West Community Services (formerly Riverstone Neighbourhood Centre and Community Aid Service)
Project objectives
- Client centered activities within Blacktown LGA
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
1st year – $87,680
2nd year – $131,519
3rd year - $175,359
4th – 6th year – $160,746
Funding for 6 years with a review in 2026
LIA: The Marsden Brewhouse
Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services
Project objectives
- CALD and Aboriginal outreach and support
- Case management, support, advocacy and counselling for victims of domestic violence and their families
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
$70,304 per annum for 2 years (funding complete)
LIA: Seaview Tavern & Park Beach Hotel
Macarthur Family & Youth Services
Project objectives
- Support for youth and CALD communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware South Western Sydney
1st – 4th year – $61,380 per annum
5th year – $132,612
Funding for 5 years with a review in 2024
LIAs: Ruse Tavern & Ingleburn Hotel
Diversity Programs and Strategy Hub (previously Marrickville Community Mental Health Service)
Project objectives
- Inform gambling choices and responsible gambling behaviour in the Vietnamese and Nepalese communities in Marrickville
- Raise awareness of problem gambling and gambling related harm
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$65,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2026
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel
Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services
Project objectives
- Support for vulnerable people to attend health services especially gambling harm minimisation, health, and social related services, including community transport and short-term ad hoc childcare
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
$71,826 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: Kingswood Hotel
Innari – Aboriginal Homelessness Support Service
Project objectives
- Gambling education and awareness
- Case management and cross-referral to complementary services
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$70,000 per annum for 2 years (funding complete)
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel
Focus Connect (formerly Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative)
Project objectives
- Delivery of projects, programs or services within the Camden community with outcomes targeting gambling harm minimisation, including prevention and awareness, and health and social related services
- Service is to be operated in partnership with Camden Council for the benefit of the community within the Camden LGA
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware South Western Sydney
$31,338 per annum for 2 years (funding complete)
LIA: Lakeside Golf Club
Marrickville Legal Centre
Project objectives
- Case management and cross-referral to complementary services
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$65,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel
Midjuburi Youth Resource Centre (formerly Marrickville Youth Resource Centre)
Project objectives
- Programs to support the centre as an alternative venue for youth to access
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$45,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel
Community and Cultural Connections
Project objectives
- Alternative venue located within the Addison Road complex for CALD community members to access, cross-referral to CALD gambling help services
- Partner with services to reach Vietnamese, Portuguese and Nepalese communities
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$35,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel
Robinvale District Health Services
Project objectives
- Social Worker/counsellor at the Robinvale District Local Health Service
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Far & Western NSW
$254,293 per annum for 2 years (funding complete)
LIA: Euston Bowling & Recreation Club
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
Project objectives
- Case management and cross-referral to complementary services
- Gambling education and awareness
- Cross-referral and collaboration with GambleAware Central Sydney
$75,000 per annum for 5 years with a review in 2025
LIA: The Crown and Emperor Hotel