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Problem Gambling Targeted in Manukau
Problem Gambling Targeted in Manukau
Maori and Pacific Island people are significantly more vulnerable to problem gambling . As a result of the pokie industry targeting the poorest communities, and Problem Gambling Foundation's work growing substantially in Manukau, PGF and the wider Manukau community has seen the need to open a dedicated Problem Gambling service in Manukau.
This
initiative is supported by Manukau City Councillors who will
be attending the opening, as will many other local community
leaders who are greatly concerned at the $76 million lost
each year through the pokie machines.
This service will
also serve Papakura and Franklin, and when combined together
with Manukau, puts the yearly loss at over $102 million. A
staggering amount of money from predominantly poorer
communities.
The office will have a dedicated team of
professionals offering counselling and public education
work.
The opening is to be held on
Date: Wednesday
15th October 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7pm
Venue: Manukau
City Medical centre, 18 Wiri Station Rd, Manukau
- and
will be attended by City Councillors and local Community
Leaders.
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