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Mission Australia offers free face-to-face gambling and financial counselling in New South Wales and the ACT for anyone affected by problem gambling, including family, partners and friends. Appointments ...
Friday, 06 January 2012
Thinking of gambling as a way to earn money can be especially tempting at this time of year when Christmas and New Year expenses mount. But as Karen Rendell, Gambling Counsellor at Mission Australia’s ...
Thursday, 22 December 2011
... to keep in mind a few tips to avoid the empty wallet and low mood that can result in a gambling hangover the morning after the Cup. Mission Australia’s Nowra Gambling Counsellor, Greg Isles, is encouraging ...
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Media Coverage- SBS, 24 October 2011 Three years ago, former Newcastle Knights NRL star Owen Craigie realised he was addicted to gambling. After losing hundreds of dollars a day for years, he has confronted ...
Monday, 24 October 2011
5. Mission Australia Educates on Problem Gambling
(News/Media Releases Archive)
Media Release, 10 October 2011 Mission Australia is running a two-day ‘Gambling Smart’ workshop in Mt Druitt on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October to assist Aboriginal community and health workers better ...
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Media coverage: ABC Radio’s AM, 26 September 2011 A leading gambling researcher has dismissed the AFL's concerns over the Federal Government's planned restrictions on poker machines, labelling claims ...
Monday, 26 September 2011
... gambling on the game provides the real excitement. And with the rise of the smart phone, it’s never been easier to place a bet on all types of combinations of outcomes.  “While the majority of people ...
Friday, 16 September 2011
8. Owen Craigie warns of gambling pitfalls
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... wrestled the daily demons of a gambling addiction that ultimately cost him everything that he had earned from playing rugby league. In total, he lost more than $1.5 million. Houses, relationships, ...
Tuesday, 09 August 2011
Media Release - Andrew Barr MLA, 4 August 2011 Today Mission Australia officially opened its new office in Canberra from where it is providing the ACT’s nation leading Problem Gambling Support Service ...
Friday, 05 August 2011
... from a mental illness and substance or gambling addictions. The Community Services Minister, Pru Goward, said the program was a bold approach that would not only provide housing but also address the ...
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
...  Breakaway Post Release Support Program Hunter Gambling Counselling Program Gambling Smart Program Mission Australia Operations Manager for Northern NSW, Lisa Short, said the new, central office ...
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Problem gambling is one of the most serious health issues affecting our nation, according to a group of 40 high-profile experts. The group - including the head of the Public Health Association of Australia, ...
Monday, 20 June 2011
13. 'One-stop-shop' to tackle problem gambling
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Media coverage - ABC, 7 June 2011 The ACT Government says its new gambling support service will serve as a 'one-stop-shop' for problem gamblers and their families. The Government has announced Mission ...
Wednesday, 08 June 2011
Media statement - Andrew Barr MLA, 7 June 2011 Today I announced Mission Australia has won the tender to provide the ACT's nation leading Problem Gambling Support Service which commences on 1 July 2011. ...
Tuesday, 07 June 2011
... about budgeting and how to access support early when families are at risk of financial crisis. The Community Hub also provides crisis support through referrals to financial and gambling counselling and ...
Friday, 03 June 2011
Mission Australia has teamed up with former NRL player Owen Craigie to present a series of two-day workshops aimed to help NSW Aboriginal health and community workers fight problem gambling. The former ...
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
17. Tackling problem gambling in Australia
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Government Media Release, 27 May 2011 The Australian Government today took another step forward in its efforts to address problem gambling in Australia. The Government is concerned that the promotion ...
Monday, 30 May 2011
... was referred to the Southern Highlands program last year when he was struggling with alcohol dependence, depression and problem gambling. Jason flourished during his three-month stay at Triple Care Farm ...
Thursday, 31 March 2011
19. MA joins campaign to advance poker machine reform
(News/Media Releases Archive)
... destroyed, as a result of problem gambling. “It’s too late to get the genie back into the bottle – Australia made a mistake long ago in allowing the expansion of poker machines in almost every state ...
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Sports gambling is the fastest-growing form of betting in Australia, according to Southern Cross University researcher Dr Sally Gainsbury, who is conducting a major survey of the nation's gamblers. Dr ...
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
...  The 45-year-old has battled with alcoholism and problem gambling for most of his adult life. He’s drifted in and out of homelessness for the best part of a decade, and has also suffered from anxiety and ...
Thursday, 24 March 2011
22. Fairlight Centre (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)
...  Alcohol and/or drug dependency Gambling addiction Mental illness Health concerns Residents undergo a phone assessment prior to an interview for admittance to the Living Skills Program. All ...
Thursday, 24 March 2011
23. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support program
(Community Services/Community Services)
... program Problem gambling counselling Financial counselling Community support EarlyStart Diagnosis Support Program For initial enquiries please contact 02 4422 0455 or email nswcsadmin.nowra@missionaustralia.com.au ...
Friday, 12 November 2010
24. Help Santa find Chloe* this Christmas - Christmas Appeal
(Community Services/Community Services)
... and give each family the individual support they need to transform their lives for good. This includes help to manage a budget, parenting support, counselling for gambling, substance abuse and addiction, ...
Thursday, 22 July 2010
25. Triple R Services - Gambling & Financial Counselling (NSW)
(Community Services/Community Services)
... refresh their thinking, and realise their own potential. Triple R Services help people in four key areas - financial counselling, gambling counselling, youth financial literacy, and youth gambling counselling. ...
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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