This year, Asian Family Services has adopted the theme “Take a Break from the Screen” to enhance awareness of gambling harm among young people and deliver educational resources for parents, caregivers, trusted adults, and whānau.

From 30th August to 13th September, Asian Family Services will conduct a series of activities, including both online and offline campaigns.

Community events

• 30 August, Asian Hauora Day, Howick Leisure Centre, 11:30am - 3:30pm
• 13 September, Passport to Otautahi

Stall display

• 1 September, Auckland, SkyCity Casino,12:30m-4pm
• 2 September, Wellington, Lower Hutt Foodbank, 9am-11:30am
• 3 September, Christchurch, Christchurch Casino, 12pm-2pm
• 3 September, Auckland, SkyCity Casino,12:30m-4pm
• 4 September, Christchurch, Linwood Library, 12pm-1pm
• 4 September, Wellington, Kilbirnie Community Centre, 11am-1pm
• 4 September, Auckland, SkyCity Casino,12:30m-4pm
• 5 September, Wellington, Courtenay Place TAB, 12pm-2pm
• 5 September, Hamilton, SkyCity Casino, 12pm-5pm
• 6 September, Hamilton, Kirikiriroa Welcoming Mannaki Vileage, 9:30am-4pm
• 6 September, Hamilton, Vietnamese Mother's Day, 4pm-7:30pm
• 7 September, Hamilton, Mutilcultural Afternoon with Dad, 2pm-4pm
• 8 September, Auckland, TAB Albany, 12pm-2pm
• 8 September, Wellington, Safeguarding Dat at Youth hub, 12pm-2:30pm
• 9 September, Auckland, Mt Roskill library, 12pm-2pm
• 10 September, Hamilton, TAB Hamilton, 12pm-2pm
• 10 September, Auckland, Massey University Albany campus, 11am-1pm
• 12 September, Auckland, Manukau City TAB, 12pm-2pm
• 13 September, Christchurch, Passport to Otautahi, 11am-3pm
• 14 September, Christchurch, CultureFest 2025, 11am-3:30pm

Gambling harm awareness talk

• 3 September, Christchurch Ministry of Social Development
• 6 September, Christchurch, Welcome day for newcomers, 11am-12pm
• 8 September, Wellington, Safeguarding Dat at Youth hub, 12:15pm-12:30pm
• 9 September, Christchurch, CCC Construction Students, 12pm-1pm
• 13 September, Auckland, The Society of Korean, 4pm-5pm

“We are here to Support you ”- Free Asian language gambling harm minimisation resources

Health New Zealand partnered with Asian Family Services developed different Asian language brochures. We provide helpful tips, early gambling harm warning signs and a self-awareness tool, as well as information of the support options available to people who gamble as well as their friends and family.

Minimising Gambling Harm services, other health and social services and the general public are all welcome to order these brochures for free. https://order.healthpromotion.govt.nz/collections/minimising-gambling-harm/campaign-safer-gambling-aotearoa