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Voices for Gambling Reform
Voices for Gambling Reform gives people passionate about reducing gambling harm a real voice in the decisions that matter.
Our diverse group, including people with lived experience, researchers and communications specialists, work together to drive meaningful change. We provide practical skills and support to help participants meet with MPs, speak to the media, contribute to parliamentary inquiries, and drive meaningful policy change. Our program is led by the community it serves, because the people most affected by gambling harm deserve a seat at the table.
Voices Stories and Insights
Discover the stories of people within our group who have turned personal experience of, or passion about, gambling harm into powerful advocacy. These are real voices from real people; sharing their journeys, their challenges, and why they are passionate about creating change. Their stories are at the heart of everything we do.
Voices in the Media
Discover the stories of people within our group who have turned personal experience of, or passion about, gambling harm into powerful advocacy. These are real voices from real people; sharing their journeys, their challenges, and why they are passionate about creating change. Their stories are at the heart of everything we do.
Engaging with Videos
Discover the stories of people within our group who have turned personal experience of, or passion about, gambling harm into powerful advocacy. These are real voices from real people; sharing their journeys, their challenges, and why they are passionate about creating change. Their stories are at the heart of everything we do.
Help Lines
Reading personal stories of gambling harm may be difficult or distressing. There may be aspects of someone’s story that triggers parts of your own. Telling your own story or reflecting on how gambling has impacted your life or those around you is not easy.
Reach out for support if you need it.
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Gamblers Help 1800 858 858
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Beyond Blue - for anyone feeling anxious or depressed 1300 22 4636
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Lifeline 13 11 14
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Lifeline has an ‘SMS’ texting service for confidential one-to-one crisis support if that’s easier than talking. please click here.
Language Guide
This communications guide provides journalists with essential language recommendations for responsible reporting on gambling harm, addressing how industry terminology has strategically shaped public discourse away from the serious realities of gambling issues. For decades, the gambling industry has promoted terms like "responsible gambling", "gaming", and "players" that minimise harm and shift responsibility away from operators. By offering clear alternatives to industry-preferred language, this guide helps journalists report accurately on gambling issues whilst avoiding terminology that inadvertently promotes industry interests, ensuring their language choices support accurate and empathetic communication about one of Australia's most significant public health challenges.