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Voices for Gambling Reform

Voices In The News

A David and Goliath Tale: A Time for Bravery

The Australia Institute

2 February 2026

Let’s make pokies-free venues the norm, not the exception

ABC News

23 January 2026

Tasmania's Gambling Report: Buried Over a Long Weekend

The Mercury

1 February 2026

Gambling Took Everything - Recovery Brought Back Hope

The AddictedRecovery Show

13 January 2026

Watered down policies in Tasmania not enough

ABC Radio Hobart

26 January 2026

Australia’s Gambling Crisis: A System Built for Harm

The AddictedRecovery Show

9 January 2026

Shared Stories

John's Story
John's Story

What happens when someone takes personal responsibility, seeks help, and the systems designed to protect them fail spectacularly?

Mark's Story
Mark's Story

Mark turned his life around after prison, finding support through faith and becoming an advocate to help others avoid gambling harm.

Ed's Story
Ed's Story

After early struggles with gambling and prison, Ed rebuilt his life and now supports others through advocacy and peer groups.

TV and Radio

Has gambling advertising in sport gone too far?

Joe Aston interviews Gil McLachlan, former AFL CEO
00:48
ACMA investigation
00:55
Will 2026 be the year Labor finally does more on gambling reform?

Credit: The PM, Anthony Albanese,
00:41
Our ins & outs for 2026
00:39
On how we are creating a generation of young gamblers.

Mark Kempster speaking with Daniel on The Ad
00:33
🏀 The Sydney Kings are showing what’s possible when sport puts fans first.

As partners of GambleAw
00:20
"Now that I've stopped gambling, my love for sport has come back."
00:34
Jacob reflects on how the rise of smartphone technology, long commutes in his 20s, and social norms
01:06

Joining Voices

A key part of the Alliance's work is how we work with people who have experienced gambling harm, known as the Voices for Gambling Reform.

Their experiences and stories are central to everything we do and have played a pivotal role in many key legislative changes. Over the past year, our Voices have campaigned for gambling reform by sharing their stories in the media, speaking to federal and state politicians, as well as providing evidence at government inquiries and hearings.

We deeply respect the privacy of everyone who joins our Voices program. We understand that sharing personal experiences with gambling harm requires courage, and we're committed to ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the process. You have complete control over how your story is shared, including the option to use a pseudonym if you prefer to protect your identity while still making your voice heard.

Are you interested in joining the Voices program? Fill out the form and one of our team members will get back to you.

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.

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.

CONTACT

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Have questions about our work or want to make a general inquiry? Please fill out the form below. 👇

If you have lived experience of gambling harm or are an affected other, visit our Voices page.

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Media

For all media enquiries, please contact 

Phone: 07 2115 0820
Email: media@agr.org.au 

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact: Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858 | Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | Lifeline 131 114

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