Gambling help for schoolkids

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 07 November 2012 | 19.55

STUDENTS will be educated on the risks of problem gambling as part of a program targeting schools.

The two-pronged attack will support teachers to help students whose families are affected by gambling, whether by poverty or anger and distress at home.

Videos would also help students understand how gambling works, amid growing exposure to advertising and encouragement to gamble.

The State Government launched the program today.

Human Services Minister Cassy O'Connor said the new videos would help teachers and support staff.

"It's more than just an individual who is affected by problem gambling. It often also affects their families and their communities, with children and young people often the hardest-hit," Ms O'Connor said.

"The impacts of problem gambling can ... put a significant strain on family relationships, leading to anger and family violence.

"School social workers, teachers and school community leaders are ideally placed to identify students affected by problem gambling and to provide them with the help they desperately need.

"These DVDs and web videos will be an invaluable resource in helping teachers and support staff to identify those students and respond appropriately."

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Skills, Paul O'Halloran, said the videos would also help youths get a better understanding of the dangers of problem gambling.

"While it's illegal for people under 18 to gamble in Tasmania, some do find ways to take part," he said.

"This resource will help students better understand the risks involved, through classroom resources that help explain complex concepts like the 'house edge' in ways that students can relate to.

"This will help ensure they're less susceptible to some of the myths surrounding gambling."

The videos and support information are at knowyourodds.net.au/for-schools.

The Gambling Helpline is 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au


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