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It’s hard to know if someone is struggling with gambling. Your loved one may have done everything possible to hide it from you. So what should you look for?
Getting a conversation going is one of the most important things you can do. It’s the first step to a friend or family member opening up about a gambling issue.
It takes courage and commitment for you to support someone struggling with gambling on their journey to change. Get an idea of what to expect along the way.
Parents can play an important role in the prevention and minimisation of gambling harm among children and young people.
Gambling advertising and young people
Gambling among young people is common, they are exposed to gambling as part of their everyday lives through advertising, media and online games.
Video games may seem fun and harmless, but there’s a link between gaming and gambling. 40% of young people play games that include gambling-like features.
As a parent, grandparent or carer, what you say and do has an impact. You can be a major influence on your child’s lifelong relationship to gambling.
Kid-friendly online, over-the-phone and face-to-face resources are available to help children, young people under 25 and families deal with gambling issues.
Changes in spending, sleep patterns, mood, school marks and social activities could all be signs that a child or young person has an issue with gambling.
