Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, which backs on to Mental Health Week, is about encouraging individuals, the community and industry to support the concept of responsible gambling.

This year's event will be held 17-23 October. Today we talk with With Tracie McPherson - Manager of Bethany Therapeutic & Childrens Services (Gamblers Help), and

Janis Koolmatrie a PhD student At the Institute of Koorie Education (IKE). For help and more info - http://www.rgaw.com.au/ * Bethany Community Support – www.bethany.org.au - N.B. A referral is not required for these services. You can contact Bethany on 5278 8122 * 9am - 5pm weekdays. 24 Hour Gamblers Help - 1800 858 858