Interview with Marina Čelebić: Gambling Harm Awareness Week

This week is Gambling Harm Awareness Week. Running from 8-14 October, the week is designed to encourage community discussions about why gambling harm matters. Harm from gambling isn’t just about losing money. Gambling can affect self-esteem, relationships, physical and mental health, work performance and social life. It can harm not only the person who gambles but also family, friends, workplaces and communities. We spoke to Marina Čelebić, coordinator of the Serbian Community Association of Australia, about what role her organisation plays during the Gambling Awareness Week and what help is available to those suffering from gambling harm.

A punter playing the poker machines in a Sydney club Source: AAP