The Volunteer Speaker Program offers personalised training and community education services directed at raising awareness about gambling harm in SA. It does this by the development and sharing of lived experience stories.
Help strengthen recovery from harmful gambling:
“This training has made such a difference to my confidence for a better future”. – Volunteer Speaker trainee
“I had never talked to anyone other than my counsellor, now I know I am not the only one who has suffered in silence”. – Volunteer Speaker trainee
Have you experienced harm from gambling? Share your story!
Find out more by contacting Ramune Haughey on 0427 010 099 or email c.voice@rasa.org.au
More on the Volunteer Speaker Program here.
Watched ‘lived experience’ stories of other peoples’ journeys of recovery that may help inspire you.
Sam struggles with his partner Sheila’s gambling and the impact it has had on their family, business and relationship. Living on a rural property, Sam tells us of the unique issues the couple faced in seeking help.
Lucy tells us the impact her partner Lachlan’s gambling had on her and her children’s wellbeing and the steps she took to get help.
Sharon shares with us the history behind her son Lachlan’s gambling, and the physical and emotional effect it had on her. She highlights the reasons why seeking help is important for family members of problem gamblers.
Leigh is the story of a young woman’s journey of gambling harm, which shows support is available and gives hope to people experiencing gambling harm.
