The Consumer Voice Project raises community awareness about problem gambling.

If you or a family member has ever been affected by problem gambling, consider becoming a Consumer Voice Project speaker.

You will get accredited training, meet others affected by problem gambling, and have the chance to help tackle the issue across South Australia. Your unique experience is valuable. By sharing your story with others you increase community awareness of the issue and spread the word on how others can seek out support.

Becoming a speaker

As a Consumer Voice speaker you will:

• Be professionally trained by educators and counsellors
• Be supported to develop your own story about the effects of problem gambling
• Learn skills in presenting to a range of audiences
• Learn useful ways to deal with difficult questions.

You can also gain accredited training through the project as modules towards the Certificate IV in Community Services.

When you have finished the training, you will be supported to share your story by speaking or presenting to a variety of audiences in a range of group settings. This could include:

• Gambling Help service sector
• Hospitality workers, gaming venues
• Community agencies
• Counselling sessions of people affected by problem gambling
• Other interested community members.

You will be paid for your time and reimbursed for travel costs for every engagement.

Speaking engagements are not compulsory - you do not have to accept them once you have been trained. In fact, for some, the training in itself may be a valuable outcome.

You can see what other speakers have said about the Consumer Voice Project.

Training Details

Duration: Six weeks (consisting of a three hour session each week) and One full day.

When: For information about the next training please contant (08) 8245 8145

Where: Relationships Australia (SA) 49a Orsmond Street Hindmarsh SA 5007 

More information about the training is available here. To book contact Sophie Thurnwald - Phone (08) 8245 8145 or email.
 

Booking a speaker

Having a speaker talk at your function, event or gathering has many benefits including:

• Allowing the audience to walk in their shoes and gain a greater understanding of the devastating effects of problem gambling on individuals and their families
• Inspiring and giving hope to others grappling with their own gambling difficulties.

 Our speakers can:

• Tailor their talk to a particular audience
• Speak for anywhere between 10 to 60 minutes dependent on the needs of the audience
• Answer questions and talk informally.

Our speakers can cover metropolitan speaking engagements and, subject to availability, the regional areas in South Australia. They are available for day and evening engagements.

A free service

There is no cost associated with booking a speaker as it is fully funded by the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund.

Newsletter

You can download a copy of the Consumer Voice newsletter here.

More information

To book or enquire about the Consumer Voice Project you can contact Jhunu Schrapel or Flame Moloney at Relationships Australia (SA) on 08 8245 8100, or email Consumer Voice.

Bookings can be made either by phone or by downloading the booking sheet.

Any feedback on the Project is eagerly sought, please complete and send in the evaluation form.

Consumer Voice Project is provided by Relationships Australia South Australia Health Promotion Services and is funded through the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund, a joint initiative of the Australian Hotels Association (SA Branch), Clubs SA, Adelaide Casino and the Government of South Australia.