1. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2019 Nsw Predictions
2. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2019 Nsw Schedule
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Our mission is to lead state and national stakeholders in the development of comprehensive policy and programs for all those affected by problem gambling. Our purpose is to serve as the national advocate for programs and services to assist people and families affected by problem gambling. And our vision is to improve health and wellness by reducing the personal, social and economic costs of problem gambling.

Started its existence in 2000, next year we will be 20 years old. In that 20 years we have made enormous strides in promoting and educating the harms caused by gambling in our society. From the establishment of a dedicated ‘Responsible Gambling’ awareness week to the inception of a consumer speaking program, Consumer. The Australasian Gaming Council (AGC) is a national industry body that aims to support a sustainable gambling industry providing entertainment and economic benefits while promoting gambling education, responsible gambling awareness, quality gambling research and evidence-based policy.

The National Council is neither for nor against legalized gambling. NCPG is organized with 3 classes of members: state affiliate, corporate and individual. NCPG concentrates efforts on the national level, while the state affiliates work at the state and local level.

Major National Council programs include:

1. The National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700), a single national access point to local resources.
2. The annual National Conference on Problem Gambling, the world’s oldest and largest problem gambling-specific conference.
3. National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (annually in March).
4. Holiday Lottery Responsible Gambling Campaign (annually in December).
5. Administration of the International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC) credential.
6. Providing education on problem gambling issues to Federal, state, tribal and international governments and agencies.
7. Distribution of information on problem gambling and gambling addiction treatment, research and recovery.
8. National referral resource on gambling counselors and treatment facilities.

History

The organization was founded in 1972 by Msgr. Joseph A. Dunne and Dr. Robert Custer, among others. From the outset the Council established two principles that remain in effect today: that the organization would be the advocate for problem gamblers and their families, and that it would take no position for or against legalized gambling. This stance is encompassed today in our vision and mission statements above. A history of the NCPG from 1972 to 1985 by Msgr. Dunne was published in the Journal of Gambling Studies, Vol. 1, Issue 1. Additional milestones:

• 1984: International Gambling Counselor Certification Program began as NCPG committee seeking to ensure excellence, effectiveness of counselors.
• 1985: First National Conference on Gambling Behavior held in NYC
• 1985: National Problem Gambling Helpline established
• 2003: National Problem Gambling Awareness Week (NPGAW) started
• 2009: International Holiday Lottery Responsible Gaming Campaign founded
• 2012: Published first-in-the-US Internet Responsible Gambling Standards; endorsed by NCLGS
• 2013: Published first triennial Problem Gambling Services Survey, partnering with APGSA
• 2013: Created Social Games Consumer Protection Guidelines
• 2014: NPGAW expanded to Month
• 2015: Added Text and Chat to Helpline services
• 2015: Created new Responsible Gaming programs:
  –Internet Gaming Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP)
  –NASPL-NCPG Lottery Responsible Gaming Verification Program (RGV)
• 2016: Hosted first Summit on Sports & Gambling
• 2017: GAO report on gambling addiction in military published, recommends routine screening; based on NCPG-championed legislation
• 2017: Launched President’s Circle initiative
• 2017: Hosted first Tribal Summit on Responsible Gaming

To join as a member, click here to view our Membership Types and Benefits.
To support NCPG with a tax-deductible contribution, click here to make on online donation or download a donation form.

This event is in the past.
Date: 13 September 2019

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2019 Nsw Predictions

Launch of HopeStreet's Responsible Gambling Awareness Week

The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Member for Kingsford Smith will launch this week at a special event, prior to our Open Day.

Friday 13 September 2019 1.00 – 4.30pm
BaptistCare HopeStreet Gambling Help
Suite 701A, Level 7, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction

HopeStreet Gambling Help Open Day

The local community is invited to drop in to our office during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week to enjoy afternoon tea on us.

• Meet and greet our team of counsellors
• Learn what services we offer, including financial counselling, for people experiencing a gambling problem, as well as their family and friends
• Access resources and information about problem gambling

Friday 13 September 2019 1.00 – 4.30pm
BaptistCare HopeStreet Gambling Help
Suite 701A, Level 7, 9-13 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction

'Checking In' Morning Tea

Join us for refreshments and hear from one of our counsellors about gambling issues, as well as a talk from a former client who received counselling and support, and a local community member discussing gambling and homelessness.

Tuesday 17 September 2019 10.00 - 11:30am
Ozanam Learning Centre
Foyer area on Level Three
99 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo

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