Problem Gambling National Coordination Service

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The National Coordination service (NCS) aims to support and strengthen problem gambling services funded by the Ministry of Health by providing a number of initiatives that support the infrastructure of the sector. Working with generic providers, dedicated Maori providers, dedicated Pacific providers and other cultural groups in defining the detail and structure of these initiatives will be critical to successful coordination.

The Problem Gambling National Coordination Service is a Ministry of Health contracted service delivered by The Salvation Army in partnership with The University of Auckland's Centre for Gambling Studies.

Key objectives of the national coordination service

  • Support the provision of dedicated Maori, Pacific and general problem gambling services
  • Maintain an awareness of any new emergent issues or trends that may impact on the problem gambling sector
  • Improve communication and coordination among agencies involved in preventing and minimising gambling-related harm
  • Encourage informed public debate and support for initiatives to prevent and minimise gambling harm
  • Align national, regional and local activities to ensure they complement each other and support the Ministry’s Strategic Plan
  • Facilitate collaboration among service providers involved in preventing and minimising gambling-related harm, to minimise provider isolation and achieve nationally consistent service delivery
  • Recognise the needs of the providers, and work with the Ministry to develop a programme for responding to these needs, to build and improve capacity across the sector
  • Facilitate and support specified workforce development activities in conjunction with the Ministry and problem gambling workforce development and training provider/s
  • Establish strong communication links with the Ministry, and other stakeholders within the problem gambling sector

Downloads: Quarterly Newsletters

Downloads: Hui, Fono, Forums

Annual National Provider Forum (April 2009)

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

National Maori Hui (November 2008)

To be finalised

National Pacific Fono (November 2008)

Contact us

For more information, please contact:

Michelle O'Loughlin
National Coordinator
Phone: (09) 639 1135
Email: Michelle