Program Overview Liz O’Loughlin Clayton CANVAS Program Officer Clayton CANVAS 1
Clayton CANVAS Overview A site-based pilot prevention program contributing to: This program will saturate Clayton community with a range of initiatives targeting at-risk communities where they live, work, study and play. 2 Reducing gambling harm in ClaytonBuilding the resilience of community to gambling harm Increasing community participation in alternative recreational & educational activities De-stigmatising problem gambling to enable help-seeking
Clayton CANVAS At risk groups who are vulnerable to harm from poker machines & online/sports betting in Clayton 3 People of Asian backgrounds (especially young people)International StudentsOlder people experiencing social isolationPeople from low socio-economic backgroundsYoung males who play football and cricket
Clayton CANVAS The program is working closely with: Community organisations Gamblers Help services Youth services Local government (Mayor, Councillors and internal departments) Community leaders Monash University Local short-term loan agencies Local businesses Poker Machine venues. 4
5 Clayton CANVAS Initiatives Clayton CANVAS International Students Youth Practitioners Older People Short Term Loan Agencies Poker Machine Venues Sporting Club Launch and Program Celebration
6 Reaching the Clayton community where they live, work, study and play.
Clayton CANVAS Governance 7 Coordination and Advisory Group Gamblers Help Services, Monash & Kingston City Council Reference Group Clayton, Clayton South & Clarinda Community Leadership Group Clayton CANVAS Program Officer Project Coordination role Clayton CANVAS
How are we doing so far? 8 5 overarching program partners 7 lead professionals driving initiatives on the ground 8 formal action-oriented working groups to deliver initiatives. Working group members include: o 39 individual working group representatives: 6 internal departments 9 external agencies/groups
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Thank you! Liz O’Loughlin Clayton CANVAS Program Officer Monash City Council