Gambling doesn’t just affect one person. For everyone caught in gambling at least seven others are harmed*. And the losses are more than financial. Damage to relationships, health and psychological wellbeing are some of the common impacts**.
So in May, we launched a new campaign speaking up for people hurt by gambling. The advertisement shows the slippery slope and devastation of addiction, while encouraging empathy and activism, offering help and assisting people to speak out against the bombardment of gambling messages. You can watch it online here: www.wesleymission.org.au/gamblingsupport
* The Productivity Commission
** https://gamblershelp.com.au/learn-about-gambling/effects-of-gambling/