South Australian gambling activity continues to grow with 534 lottery outlets, one casino, 12,581 electronic gaming machines across 569 venues and 344 TAB outlets.

For the majority of the adult population gambling is a pastime and social activity. However for an estimated 2.8% (almost 33,000) of adults, gambling has a harmful impact on finances, relationships, work life and personal health. The Institute coordinates a range of services to help raise awareness of problem gambling and to help workers in this sector.

• Consumer Voice Project – providing training to speakers to talk about their gambling experiences
• PEACE Multicultural Gambling Help Service – helping CALD communities understand problem gambling
• Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) - training to provide a specialist service assisting people faced with debt and other financial issues.

Resources

Relationships Australia (SA) also provides counselling and support through the Gambling Help Service.

The Consumer Voice Speakers are available to speak about their gambling experiences to raise awareness in the community.

Gambling Help Services is provided by Relationships Australia South Australia Health Promotion Services and is funded through the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, a joint initiative of the Australian Hotels Association (SA Branch), Clubs SA, Adelaide Casino and the Government of South Australia.