Áine speaks with Markus Fischer following up on the interview they had in October 2021.  With the proliferation of gambling ads on the TV, social media and internet they discuss the impact on younger people, youngmen and women and about the importance of raising awareness and taking action around gambling harm every day.  Markus shares updates on the changes happening in the sector and in Canberra; especially the new drop in sessions available in the ACT to better support family members and friends of those at risk of gambling harm; and how the language being used to explain gambling is changing.  He discusses the need for role models and mentors from all sections of the community, especially the sporting community - people willing to share their experience and help young people to make better choices for their well-being.  Markus has a lived experience of gambling harm, and works within the ACT Gambling Support Service at Relationships Australia Canberra as a Peer Worker providing education, support and awareness-raising in the ACT region.  Markus shares his personal story and insights into the harmful impactsof gambling addiction and how that may affect a person’s mental health and well-being and relationships with families and friends. 

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