Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Harbour View 1

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Overview

'Sustaining Prevention: Building Capacity and Advocacy to Navigate Commercial Determinants in Alcohol and Gambling Harm Prevention' Hosted by: CHETRE in partnership with ISLHD and FHCA Gambling Working Group

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Facilitated by:  Centre for Health Equity Training, Research & Evaluation (CHETRE) | UNSW ICFHS SWSLLHD Co-Presenters: Ms. Gabriela Martinez, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Alcohol and Other Drugs Service Mr. Andrew Reid, Centre for Health Equity Training, Research & Evaluation (CHETRE) Summary: This interactive workshop examines why comprehensive alcohol and gambling harm prevention interventions are difficult to sustain when policy frameworks are shaped by commercial interests rather than public health evidence. Participants will explore how regulatory capture systematically obstructs effective prevention measures across Australia. The workshop presents evidence of industry resistance tactics, including self-regulated advertising codes that exclude major sources of harm, partial restrictions that can increase exposure, and policy inaction despite strong evidence. Participants will critically assess regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions, examining why New South Wales has nearly half of Australia’s poker machines while Western Australia’s casino only model is associated with substantially lower harm. Participants will also develop jurisdiction specific advocacy strategies for systems change. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify industry resistance mechanisms 2. Understand regulatory capture using current evidence 3. Develop practical strategies for comprehensive reform Target Audience: Public health practitioners, policy advocates, NGOs, government, researchers working on alcohol/gambling prevention. Domain:  Policy/Practice Sub-theme:  5) Navigating the Commercial Determinants of Health Co-Authors and Affiliations: 1. Ms. Emma Lavilles (4) 1. Ms. Gabriela Martinez (4) 2. Mr. Andrew Reid (1,2,3) (1) Centre for Health Equity Training, Research & Evaluation (CHETRE), (2) A Unit of Population Health - Population Health Research & Epidemiology, SWSLHD, (3) UNSW International Centre for Future Health Systems (ICFHS), (4) Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Alcohol and Other Drugs Service Registration: There is no additional cost for attending the workshops, but you will need to register as space is limited - Register at www.Prevention2026.com.

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