FAQs

18 December 2024

Our engagement on the effects of gambling harm in our community has now concluded.

The purpose of the project was to talk to our community about the effects of gambling harm in Manningham. We also wanted to understand how you thought Council should be responding to the issue of gambling harm in the community.

How did we engage with our community?

• Your Say Manningham: Community survey – 29 responses
• Council Advisory Committees: Workshops held with 7 Advisory Committees representing the voice of Manningham's diverse community
• 1:1 conversations: Interview with resident – local Case Study

What you told us:

• You are concerned about the influence of gambling advertising, especially on young people
• Council should seek to use its existing areas of influence to implement strategies to reduce gambling-related harm e.g. through Council's Community Grants Program
• There is strong support for the provision of community programs and spaces as alternatives to gambling
• There is an identified need for community education on the risks and impacts of gambling harm

How will we use the information?

Your feedback has helped us to develop the draft Manningham Gambling Policy and Action Plan 2024 and to plan for services, programs and advocacy efforts we may need to support our community who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing gambling harm.

The draft Policy will be made available for community comment via this page shortly.