It doesn’t take much to realise that gambling is fast becoming part of our everyday. From the pokies, sports betting, online games and apps, gambling is everywhere and accessible at any time. While the temptations are manageable for some, for others they can be difficult to shake. In the time of the coronavirus shutdown, medical experts have aired concerns for the general public, who they say are just as vulnerable to addiction as anyone else.

Featuring:

Sally Gainsbury, Associate Professor in School of Psychology, University of Sydney and Co-director at Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic.

Dr Anastasia Hronis, clinical psychologist and lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney

Lucy Klippan, strategic and visual designer at University of Technology Sydney’s Design Innovation Research Centre

Kate Roberts, Executive Officer of Gambling Impact Society NSW

Music:

Innovations, From Now On

Seaweed, Ebb & Flod

Clearer Views, From Now On

Challenges Ahead, From Now On

Water Clouds, Ambientalism

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