Carolyn Crawford, photo: Paul Jeffers
A gran’s plan for recovery
Carolyn went to prison before she sought help for her gambling addiction. She now says it was probably the best thing that ever happened to her, and urges others to seek help early.
Carolyn went to prison before she sought help for her gambling addiction. She now says it was probably the best thing that ever happened to her, and urges others to seek help early.
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
A new program is getting young Aboriginal people talking about gambling so they can approach it with a balanced view as they get older.
Community organisations in all corners of the state have received grants to raise awareness of gambling harm in their regions.
The ‘land of hope’ also carries risks for newly settled refugees. An organisation in Melbourne’s west is providing community leaders with training and resources to let people know the risks of gambling.
A veteran of the Reclink Community Cup, Tony Wilson rejoices in the sports-betting-free event that raises funds for an organisation changing lives through sport.