SIGNIFICANT OTHERS GET HELP FROM LATEST PROBLEM GAMBLING CAMPAIGN
Source: Victoria. Minister for Gaming. Media Release
"A new advertising campaign targeting the “significant others” of Victorians with gambling problems was launched by Gaming Minister Tony Robinson. Mr Robinson said this latest campaign focused on the family and friends of problem gamblers, encouraging significant others to call Gambler’s Helpline for support and advice on how to help problem gamblers take control of their gambling.“The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to tackle the personal and social cost of problem gambling and to ensure problem gamblers can access a comprehensive range of support services,” Mr Robinson said. The state-wide campaign is part of the Brumby Labor Government’s $132 million Taking action on problem gambling strategy to minimise the potential for gambling-related harm on the Victorian community."