Children and Young People Consultation - Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy

Overview

Gambling can expose young people to significant harms, including increased risk of anxiety, depression, financial stress, poor academic performance, and strained family relationships. Early exposure can normalise risk‑taking behaviours and increase the likelihood of developing long‑term gambling problems, particularly as young people are more susceptible to impulsivity and targeted online advertising.

Why your views matter

Including young people’s voices in the consultation is essential to ensure the proposed gambling strategy reflects their lived experience, identifies emerging risks within digital and gaming environments, and shapes interventions that are relevant, accessible and effective for them. 

Please review the attached strategy and provide your thoughts on how the strategy ensures young people are supported to mitigate risks of gambling harms through the identified priorities and focus areas. Your feedback will directly inform priority areas, shape prevention messaging, and guide the development of youth‑focused actions within the final strategy.

The survey will take between 5-10 minutes to complete

What will we do with this information?

This is an anonymous survey and your responses will be kept completely confidential. We will not be collecting any identifying information such as name, date of birth, or IP address.