1.2 Work with local Advocate Advocate and prepare funding proposals Short-term sporting, to government (e.g. the CSF) and community clubs philanthropic organisations to expand and organisations to existing and develop new community develop and recreational facilities, meeting spaces promote accessible, and alternative community activities in cultural and partnership with local organisations recreational/leisure (especially for the growth area of the activities that municipality). enhance community Investigate the development and Provider Medium-term connections and dissemination of information that individual health and promotes recreational and entertainment wellbeing. alternatives to gambling. This can be done by collaborating with State and local organisations (including but not limited to Whittlesea Interagency Taskforce on Gambling and Gamblers Help Northern). Alternative activities and programs are focused to attract and engage vulnerable, socially isolated members of the community. 1.3 Promote and Facilitator Establish an annual forum with gambling Short-term continue dialogue providers including EGM operators, to with gambling present and discuss providers. information about the City of Whittlesea socio-demographic characteristics, gambling data/trends, new initiatives regarding gambling activities and harm minimisation strategies.
1.2 Work with local sporting, community clubs and organisations to develop and promote accessible, cultural and recreational/leisure activities that enhance community connections and individual health and wellbeing. Advocate Provider Advocate and prepare funding proposals to government (e.g. the CSF) and philanthropic organisations to expand existing and develop new community recreational facilities, meeting spaces and alternative community activities in partnership with local organisations (especially for the growth area of the municipality). Investigate the development and dissemination of information that promotes recreational and entertainment alternatives to gambling. This can be done by collaborating with State and local organisations (including but not limited to Whittlesea Interagency Taskforce on Gambling and Gamblers Help Northern). Alternative activities and programs are focused to attract and engage vulnerable, socially isolated members of the community. Short-term Medium-term 1.3 Promote and continue dialogue with gambling providers. Facilitator Establish an annual forum with gambling providers including EGM operators, to present and discuss information about the City of Whittlesea socio-demographic characteristics, gambling data/trends, new initiatives regarding gambling activities and harm minimisation strategies. Short-term
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