Manningham Council is joining the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation to raise awareness about the importance of gambling responsibly.
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, from 17 to 23 October, is an opportunity for the community to talk about what it means to gamble responsibly and to let those who might be experiencing issues know that help is available.
Manningham Council Chief Executive, Warwick Winn, said gambling is an issue that can affect anyone in our community.
“Responsible Gambling Awareness Week encourage friends, family members, parents, teachers, sporting coaches and everyone in the community to have a conversation about ways to reduce the potential for harm from gambling.
“Gambling is visible in our community. If people are planning to gamble, we want them to be informed about the practical ways to gamble without harm.”
Manningham Council supports responsible gambling. Only recently, Council provided community grant funding to the Chinese Health Foundation and EACH to help encourage local restaurant shift workers to get involved in healthy recreational and social activities instead of gambling during their split shift breaks.
“This community project is an example of how Council partners with local community organisations to combat problem gambling.”
“Council is pleased to support worthwhile targeted initiatives like this through our community grants program. It is an important part of making Manningham a stronger and healthier community,” Mr Winn said.
Managed by the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is a unique partnership between the foundation and local government, the gaming industry and community groups.
Some of the themes of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week include:
- Knowing how to set time and money limits when betting
- Keeping track of the money you spend betting
- Taking regular breaks when betting
- Never putting off your friends for a flutter.
Certified by Chief Executive, Warwick Winn, in accordance with Section 55D of the Local Government Act 1989.
