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12 October 2012
© Commonwealth of Australia 2012 ISBN 978-1-74229-705-7
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Prevention Industry measures Treatment
Terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgements Scope of report Structure of report
Importance of a public health approach to gambling Committee view Governments need better processes to engage with local communities Committee view
A public health approach to prevention Advantages of public information campaigns Issues concerning 'responsible gambling' messages Mixed messages Some campaigns to date Committee view
The need to address and reduce stigma and stereotypes Developing a social marketing campaign to address the stigma associated with problem gambling Recent attempts at anti-stigma campaigns
Need to understand why people gamble A range of messages are needed for different groups Other information to be included in social marketing campaigns Format issues Is there a role for gambling education?
Lack of industry engagement in the inquiry Greater attention on the dangers of the product Staff training and intervention Self-exclusion in theory Incentives to gamble from venues Is there a need for a legislated duty of care?
No 'one type' of problem gambler Some forms of gambling are riskier than others What is pathological gambling?
Introduction Context Models of treatment Examples of treatment Referrals to treatment Success of treatment Measures to complement treatment
Introduction When do people seek help? Stigma and shame Lack of awareness Comorbidity Ways to increase help-seeking Treatment services for Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse groups
Introduction How can we improve treatment systems? Embedding awareness of gambling across the health system Qualifications and training
Introduction The current state of gambling research and data collection Areas for improvement A national research agenda is needed Independence of research and funding sources Data collection Evidence base for treatment Evaluation of treatment
Prevention measures Industry needs to take more responsibility for a dangerous product Machine design Other suggestions to limit harm The need for a legislated duty of care Conclusion Treatment, research and data collection Other issues
Committee Secretary Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Australia Phone: +61 2 6277 3555 Fax: +61 2 6277 3899 Email: seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au
Committee Secretary Joint Select Committee on Gambling Reform PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Australia
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