We explore gambling harm through an LGBTIQA+ lens, unpacking how minority stress, isolation and belonging shape the way diverse communities experience it.

Matt and Tracey from Relationships Australia SA join us to discuss why certain cohorts within our diverse communities face elevated risks and how online wagering and gaming mechanics have transformed the gambling landscape.

Jack also speaks with them about the barriers people face seeking support and what genuine inclusivity looks like in mainstream services. Listeners learn practical strategies for harm reduction and where free, confidential support can be accessed.

00:21 – What is gambling harm and who does it reach

06:08 – Who is most likely to experience it within LGBTIQA+ communities

07:29 – When does recreation tip into harmful behaviour

09:58 – How does this harm look different today compared to twenty years ago

12:38 – Why is it difficult to measure gambling impact in diverse communities

15:25 – Why is gambling harm hard for people to talk about

18:48 – What does seeking help look like

22:28 – The impacts of minority stress

25:55 – Online spaces and gaming

31:27 – Where to start if you experience gambling harm

All chapter timecodes are approximate.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.

If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org.

Produced by: Jack Crnjanin