On Wednesday 6 July the Australian Churches gambling task force, a group comprising of the heads of Australian churches and their representatives, joined together to discuss how they could work together to assist families affected by gambling.

The Taskforce is putting together a kit for a grass roots campaign to help congregations share their concerns with their communities, including their local Federal MP. 

Uniting Church President, Rev Alistair Macrae commented, “I’m excited that Australian churches are speaking with one voice to our Federal politicians on this issue and hopeful about the change we can help bring about for families affected by problem gambling.”

A video of Alistair, letting people know about the work happening in this area and the reforms supported by the Church is available on the Assembly website at http://assembly.uca.org.au/news-media/news/assembly-news-2004/churches-join-to-protect-victims-of-problem-gambling.