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There will be two preconference workshops on:

  1. Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Pathological Gamblers
  2. Public Health and Social Marketing Approach to Problem Gambling 

Scroll down this page for details on the    CBT workshop. and PH Workshop

The Gambling Research Centre, Auckland University of Technology and the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand are proud to once again bring you this exciting international gambling conference where we will share new discoveries together, make new friends and renew the very important relationships which enable us to progress together to minimise the harm caused by gambling.

Gambling remains a major growth industry globally - expanding into new markets, changing and evolving in diverse ways.  The impacts of this growth are multiple, complex and difficult to assess.  They operate at different levels and are subject to intense political, community and academic debate.  This Conference will examine new and emerging gambling technologies - along with their various impacts and consequences.  It will consider measures to prevent and reduce harm associated with gambling including harm from problem gambling.  Such measures include government policy and regulation, industry practice, public education, community engagement and advocacy, prevention, early and brief interventions, treatment, rehabilitation and consumer advocacy.  We particularly welcome presentations that focus on innovative practice in any of these areas and research relevant to the enhancement of gambling policy and professional practice.

The programme includes leading international figures.  Canadian Tracy Schrans will challenge us with her studies on how research inspired technology might greatly reduce gambling harm and make host responsibility an effective tool.  Some keynote speakers will run practitioner workshops in association with the conference.  For example, Professor Robert Ladouceur (University of Laval, Quebec, Canada) is convening a full day workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Treatment for Pathological Gamblers.

A further workshop on social marketing and public health messaging will be led by Tane Cassidy of the Health Sponsorship Council of New Zealand and Dr Kawshi de Silva of the Problem Gambling Foundation.

In addition to providing an overview of international gambling developments and opportunities for practitioners to enhance their professional competence, attention will be given to detailed consideration of recent industry, policy and practice developments in New Zealand and some other specific jurisdictions within Australia, North America and Europe.

Keynote speakers

  • Professor Max Abbott, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
  • Professor Robert Ladouceur, University of Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Tracy Schrans, Focal Research Consultants Ltd, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Public Health panel: Professor Philippa Howden-Chapman, Barbara Phillips, John Stansfield
  • NZ Ministry of Health: Barbara Phillips
  • NZ Department of Internal Affairs: Mike Hill, John Markland

Preconference workshops(You may attend the workshop without attending the conference)

Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Pathological Gamblers Workshop Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 9:30am – 4:30pm.

Professor Robert Ladouceur will run a one-day workshop:  

The cost for attending this one day workshop will be NZ$125 (including lunch and morning and afternoon tea).

You will find more information on the   CBT workshop here. The registration form for the workshop is available     here.

Public Health and Social Marketing Approach to Problem Gambling  Workshop Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 9:30am – 4:30pm.

The cost for attending this one day workshop will be NZ$100 for the day,(including lunch and morning and afternoon tea).

You will find more information on the   PH workshop here.  The registration form for the workshop is available    here

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.

We have brochures available to view, print and forward to friends and colleagues
Conference Brochure here(pdf 3MB), CBT Workshop Brochure here(pdf 2MB) and
PH Workshop brochure here (pdf 3MB)