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Financial literacy and gambling behaviour in Victorian First Nations communities
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Gambling is a recreational activity that many First Nations people enjoy without experiencing any trouble. But for some, gambling causes money problems, stress, and arguments in the family.
Research suggests that when a First Nations person has a gambling issue, it can have an impact on up to 15 family members and friends, and that harms are felt deeply because of the tight-knit, caring nature of the community.
The gambling environment is part of the problem, with many gambling venues close to where First Nations people live and work. Many gambling products, like the pokies, are designed to make it easy for people to lose track of time and spend more money than they planned.
This guide has been prepared by Victorian First Nations community organisations to understand the relationship between financial literacy and harmful gambling behaviour in Victorian First Nations communities.
