Unclaimed winnings to tackle gambling harm and improve WA
Three organisations dealing with gambling harm are among 14 community projects in Western Australia that have received financial support via a fund of unclaimed winnings from casino gaming and wagering.
The list of successful applicants includes Cyrenian House, The Multicultural Communities Council of WA Inc., and the Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation in Fitzroy Crossing, that offer or plan to offer gambling harm reduction education, research or support programs to their various communities.
Other recipients include not-for-profit and charitable organisations, sporting clubs, Aboriginal corporations, and infrastructure development projects, operating across WA.
Establishing disability facilities, encouraging community participation, supporting recreational and cultural events, and improving people's mental and physical wellbeing are just a few benefits that will be derived from the funding.
A total of $558,681 in grants from the Gaming Community Trust (GCT) will be shared, with individual amounts ranging from $20,000 to a maximum of $50,000.
The GCT grants were awarded in five categories: community culture; disability inclusion; community sports engagement; Aboriginal promotion; and gambling harm reduction.