Consumer Education in Schools (CEIS) program

The Office of Gaming and Racing and Consumer Affairs Victoria have worked in partnership to incorporate problem and responsible gambling content within the existing Consumer Education in Schools (CEIS) program.

Our aim is to educate young people about:

• the risks of gambling
• the benefits of using effective coping skills, particularly problem solving skills as applied to personal issues

Activities also aim to enable young people :

• to understand when gambling becomes a problem
• the effects that gambling can have on both the individual, and friends and family

Secondary students

Years 9 – 12 to suit the curriculum of both VELS and VCAL

(Victorian Essential Learning Standards and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning).

A stand alone responsible gambling resource is available:

Responsible gambling: building resilience for young learners .

The following titles include consumer protection, money management and gambling related content:

• Commerce
• Consumer Stuff For Kids
• Consuming Planet Earth
• English
• Health & Wellbeing
• Maths

Visit the Teacher Resources section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website to download these resources.

To order printed copies email: consumerstuff@justice.vic.gov.au  or ph: (03) 8684 6011

Primary students

Years 5 and 6 Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) Humanities - Economics Level 4.

Consumer Stuff for Kids is a teacher resource that does not discuss gambling specifically, but rather aims to build resilience in young people to make good decisions.

Includes comprehensive teacher notes, student activity sheets and links to the VELS Humanities - Economics standards.

Visit the Resources for Primary Teachers section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website to download these resources.

To order printed copies email: consumerstuff@justice.vic.gov.au  or ph: (03) 8684 6011

This is supported by a DVD Clips for Kids which can also be used by teachers. The 'Wacky Tales' characters explore consumer issues, valuing yourself, being resilient and making SMART decisions.

Visit the Teacher Resources, Clips for Kids section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website to view the videos.

This program is also supported by professional development for teachers on effective ways to use the resources with their students.

Visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria website to find out about FREE speakers and information sessions to schools and community groups.

Problem Gambling – A resource guide for schools

Problem gambling: a guide for Victorian schools provides expert practical information and advice for the broader school community about problem gambling as a health and social issue.

It also provides tools for identifying and responding when gambling is affecting a student (either their own gambling or the gambling of a family member).

The guide is consistent with early intervention strategies for risk taking behaviour. A range of people may find this resource helpful including:

• student services officers
• guidance officers
• student welfare officers and
• teachers

It is hoped that the guide will also trigger dialogue within school communities on the subject of gambling and its impacts, and lay the foundation for further work within schools on this issue. 

• Problem gambling: a guide for Victorian schools - Part 1 (PDF 1.61 MB)  
• Problem gambling: a guide for Victorian schools - Part 2 (PDF 779KB)  

To order printed copies email: jo.argent@justice.vic.gov.au  or ph: (03) 8684 1982

The Big Deal!

Big Deal! is a program designed for young people who may attend TAFE’s and other vocational training organisations.

The Big Deal! includes a wide range of activities to suit different ages, levels and preferences in learning styles. You can do all activities or select from the content and customise the activities for your learner group.

Reading and writing, oral communication, personal development and teamwork activities in the Big Deal! are focused predominantly at: Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) – Foundation and Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA-new) - Certificate I.

It is recommended that you discuss the topic and this resource with your local Gambler’s Help community educator. Throughout this resource, confidential help line numbers are provided, as well as references to online help and information.

• Big Deal! Program Trainer Guide part 1 (PDF 1.43 MB)
• Big Deal! Program Trainer Guide part 2 (PDF 1.92 MB)
• Big Deal! Program Implementation guide, message map and numeracy activities part 1 (PDF 2 MB)
• Big Deal! Program Implementation guide, message map and numeracy activities part 2 (PDF 1.23 MB)

 

Research on youth gambling and emerging technology

As part of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week held in May 2011, a number of leading international and Australian academics presented work relating to young people and gambling.

Youth gambling online: myths, realities and new understandings
Dr Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor of Psychiatry and Director, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, Canada

New digital technologies, computer games and gambling among youth, Dr Daniel King, Research Fellow, The University of Adelaide 

Gambling and young people in Australia: research purposes and design, Dr Phillip McKenzie, Research Director, Teaching, Learning and Transitions Program, Australian Council for Educational Research

Emerging trends in online gambling within Australia, Dr Sally Gainsbury, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Southern Cross University

Visit the Gamble Aware website to view the presentations on SlideShare.

Visit the research section for more useful research links and resources.

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