New program set to support PFL community

12 Dec, 2024

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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