This pilot study which analyses screen recordings from young people’s online activity found that companies are targeting them with ads for harmful products including alcohol, gambling and junk food. The ads drive engagement with harmful and addictive products.

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.

This discussion paper draws on the findings of Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation-funded and other academic studies, market research and public discourse, as well as policy and regulatory responses, such as the National Consumer Protection Framework.

Through surveys and interviews, this study seeks to better understand the harm experienced by children that can be attributed to their parents’ gambling.

The findings in this report suggest that the close proximity of gambling venues to people’s homes increases financial hardship and mental health problems, particularly for socio-economically vulnerable populations. This evidence may be useful for state and local governments with their decisions to approve future gaming licence applications.