Gambling awareness course outline
Gambling Awareness Education Program
Our Gambling Awareness Program is an early intervention initiative designed for young people aged 16–18. The course raises awareness about gambling-related risks, promotes informed decision-making, and equips students with critical thinking, emotional regulation, and financial literacy skills to prevent harm.
This evidence-informed program is aligned with health and wellbeing outcomes in the Australian Curriculum and is delivered through engaging, age-appropriate content.
Module 1: Understanding Gambling
- What is gambling?
- Different types of gambling (pokies, sports betting, online gaming)
- The odds and how "the house always wins"
- Recognising gambling advertising and industry tactics
Module 2: The Psychology of Gambling
- How gambling affects the brain (dopamine, addiction)
- Myths vs. facts about luck, skill, and chance
- The illusion of control and chasing losses
- Emotional triggers and risky behaviours
Module 3: Gambling in Gaming
- Loot boxes, microtransactions, and in-game betting
- Gambling-like mechanics in popular online games
- How gaming can lead to gambling
- Setting healthy boundaries with technology
Module 4: Social, Cultural & Peer Influences
- Peer pressure and social gambling
- Gambling in cultural contexts (family, community norms)
- Media portrayal and glamorisation of gambling
- Challenging attitudes and breaking the stigma
Module 5: Financial Literacy & Risk Awareness
- Budgeting and understanding money
- The real cost of gambling losses
- Spotting warning signs of financial stress
- Long-term impact on work, study, and relationships
Module 5: Financial Literacy & Risk Awareness
- Budgeting and understanding money
- The real cost of gambling losses
- Spotting warning signs of financial stress
- Long-term impact on work, study, and relationships
Module 6: Help-Seeking & Harm Reduction
- How to identify problem gambling
- Conversations to have with peers or family
- Support services available locally and online
- Creating a personal action plan for healthy habits
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