Surf clubs are at the heart of Aussie culture—family-friendly venues offering lifesaving services and breathtaking beachfront views. Yet, these beloved spaces are tainted by the presence of pokies, which cause devastating gambling harm.

On the Gold Coast alone, 17 surf clubs host 583 pokies, collecting a staggering $46M annually. Despite claims that gambling profits support the community, reports show venues typically return just 2% of these earnings to charity. Meanwhile, taxpayers heavily subsidise these clubs, providing them with prime beachfront land.

Pokies are linked to rising family violence, relationship breakdowns, and even suicides. Research reveals gambling harm affects not just players but six others around them. Removing pokies won’t compromise lifesaving services but could restore the values these clubs stand for.

It’s 2025: a new year and an election is on the horizon. Will our leaders have the courage to take action on gambling reform? We need to see Peta Murphy’s inquiry recommendations fully implemented — that means banning gambling ads, banning inducements, and creating a National Regulator.

This year, let’s hold our leaders accountable. Real change is possible — if they’re brave enough to act.

💪 Join the fight for reform.

As we welcome a new year, let’s commit to protecting our communities from gambling harm. Australians lost $32 billion to gambling in 2022/23 — and families are paying the price.

It’s time for real reform: a full ban on gambling ads, stronger protections, and a safer future for all.

Join The Alliance and make 2024 the year we end gambling harm.

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In 2025, The Alliance marks a decade of advocacy against gambling harm. For 10 years, we've worked tirelessly to protect communities and push for reform. Join us as we reflect on our impact and continue the fight to make gambling harm a thing of the past.

Help us make the next decade even stronger. Donate today to fuel the fight for reform! 💪

In 2025, we want to see the government to make meaningful changes to gambling reform. We want to see Peta Murphy’s inquiry report fully implemented — all 31 recommendations. This means banning gambling ads, banning inducements, and creating a National Regulator.

With your support, we’ll keep pushing for safer communities and real change. Let’s make 2025 the year we end gambling harm!

Australians lose over $1,600 per person every year to gambling harm — the highest in the world.

This Boxing Day, let’s fight back. We need real reform to end the losses, protect families, and stop gambling harm for good.

Join The Alliance in delivering a knockout blow to gambling harm.

🥊 Donate today and help end gambling harm.