New program set to support PFL community

Introducing The Real Stakes – a gambling harm reduction program

The Real Stakes is a community program developed by the footy community for community footy – we will tackle the real harm that online sports and racing betting can cause.

Through this program, the Perth Football League will give our clubs and their people the practical tools and support needed to identify gambling harm, learn how to prevent it, and understand how to support a mate – our themselves.

Launching in February 2025,The Real Stakes has been created by people who love the game, for those who want to protect it.

Participation is free as this program is being delivered through a Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Inclusive Communities Grant. This grant is an Australian Government initiative.

How it works

Through a series of information sessions and webinars, The Real Stakes will:

  • Help you learn how the gambling industry profits from risky behaviours, using tactics designed to keep you betting
  • Understand gambling harm is a real issue before it even becomes a problem
  • Give you the opportunity to hear from those who have experienced the impacts of gambling harm and gain insights from their journeys to understand the signs and find support
  • Share practical tools to help you help a mate, reduce the chance of gambling harm in your club and create a culture of support and awareness
  • Connect you with support service – judgement free support is available!


Save the date!
More information on the program will be released in February 2025. Please note the below dates of the information sessions and webinars.

Date

Time

League

Who should attend

Monday, 24 Feb

7:00pm – 8:30pm

PFL

Club Presidents and leaders

Saturday, 8 March

9:30am – 11:00am

PFL

Coaches and players

Saturday, 8 March

1:00pm – 2:30pm

PFL

Coaches and players

Sunday, 9 March

10:00am – 11:30am

PFL

Coaches and players

Sunday, 9 March

1:00pm – 2:30pm

PFL

Coaches and players

Wednesday 9 April

7.30pm – 9.00pm

PFL

Everyone

Thursday, 1 May

7.30pm – 9.00pm

PFL

Everyone

Monday, 5 May

6.00pm – 7.30pm

PFL

Everyone


Visit The Real Stakes website here: realstakes.com.au

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