Gambling Support Program
Need to take a break from gambling?
Like to talk to someone? There's a range of free services for people who want to talk about their gambling, or the gambling of a friend or family member.
Sort it out for yourself? Read our fact sheets, and link to other sites with online self-change programs
Social and Economic Impact Study
The Social and Economic Impact Study into Gambling in Tasmania was released on the 22 July 2008. A copy of the Study has been made available here.
Fact Sheets covering the major findings of the report are available in two volumes:
Charitable Organisations Grants Program 2007-08 Successful grant applicants announced
The Minister for Health and Human Services, Lara Giddings, has announced almost $300,000 in funding for community organisations working on projects designed to improve the health, well-being and lifestyles of Tasmanians.
Read about the Charitable Organisations Grants Program here.
What’s the Real Deal?
Sorting out the luck, loss, myths and realities of gambling. A teaching kit for Tasmanian high schools Year levels 7/8.
About the Gambling Support Program
Funded by the Community Support Levy
The Gambling Support Program is responsible for:
- Gambling Social Policy
- Gambling Support Services for people affected by gambling
- Gambling Research – social policy and projects
- Community Education and Harm Minimisation
- The Charitable Organisations Grant Program
Tasmania has in place an Integrated Gambling Framework to maximise the benefits from legal gambling while minimising the impacts of any negative social consequences.
The Framework brings together government, stakeholders from the gambling industry, and the community, to promote partnerships and inform policy to address social issues and concerns relating to gambling.
Gambling Support Program
Children and Families Division
Department of Health and Human Services
GPO Box 125
Hobart 7000
Phone: (03) 6233 2790
Fax: (03) 6233 7360
Email: Gambling Support Program