The Hidden Harm
Farmer Wants a Healthy Life
English - November 03, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBHealth & Fitness farmer farming health mental health ross river cancer zoonotic diseases prostate cancer suicide support Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this episode we hear from John Bradshaw about gambling. He shares his knowledge about the harm it can cause, tips for stopping and services available to help you. He also talks about the sessions he provides for kids on gambling and how it is not a normal part of sport.
If you need help with gambling you can contact Gamblers Help’s confidentially 24/7 for free at 1800 858 858.
Interested in the topic and looking for more?
Cafs is a proudly independent organisation, driven by the community it supports. At its heart is the wellbeing of children, young people and families. It also extends its inclusive and accessible program to everyone needing help.
Gambling help services:
Gamblers Help or call 1800 858 858
Cafs - Gamblers Help or call 1800 692 237
Financial counselling services:
Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West or call 1300 735 578
In the episode John gave some tips for helping to stop gambling, such as:
Setting a limit Alternative recreations Spending time with mates at the races insteadYou can also check out these links for more tips:
Gambler Help - Help yourself
John also discusses how he talks to kids about how gambling is not a normal part of sport. If you are interested in getting John to talk about this at your school or community group you can find out how here.
Love The Game Not The Odds is a Victorian program focused on gambling not being a necessary part of sport. Your local club can get involved.
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