The Gambling Act 2003 (the Act) sets out requirements for an ‘integrated problem gambling strategy focused on public health’. This consultation paper seeks comment on the proposed direction and content of a draft Strategy on mental health and addiction and includes: the problem definition and needs assessment; the strategic plan; the service plan including the...

Problem gambling is a major public health concern in Australia and internationally. This paper presents the first nationally representative data of the rates of online gambling participation beyond COVID-19. While overall gambling participation rates have decreased over the past 15 years, online gambling rates have exponentially increased in the same period.

The Government Policy Statement (GPS) on health 2024-27 is the public statement of what the New Zealand Government expects the health system to deliver and achieve, and how success will be measured, monitored and reported. The GPS sets the direction for the health system as a whole, and incorporates the government’s priorities.

In this survey report, participants discussed what worries or concerns them about e-cigarette and ’vaping’, how they think young people access ‘vapes’, and how adults can better support young people to avoid, reduce or stop using these harmful products.

Mindfulness-based interventions and setting realistic goals are preferred in low socioeconomic communities. This study aimed to test if these interventions, delivered online and consolidated with peer support offered via ex-smokers, are successful in promoting smoking cessation and resilience.