❓ Question seeks information on availability of problem gambling counselling in languages other than English and plans to increase language support. The answer outlines contractual obligations of the service provider to be inclusive and culturally relevant, but doesn't directly answer if services are currently offered in other languages.
AnsweredQoN 934Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is there any counselling available for problem gamblers in any language other than English?
(2) If yes to (1) -
(a) in what other languages are counselling services currently provided; and
(b) do you have any plans to increase the number of languages in which the services are provided?
(2) If yes to (1) -
(a) in what other languages are counselling services currently provided; and
(b) do you have any plans to increase the number of languages in which the services are provided?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
30 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
28 days
(b) do you have any plans to increase the number of languages in which the services are provided?
The problem gambling counselling service provider is contracted to - § Provide counselling services and activities that are inclusive of the whole community, including people from diverse cultural communities, which are culturally relevant and appropriate. § Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
§ Provide counselling services and activities that are inclusive of the whole community, including people from diverse cultural communities, which are culturally relevant and appropriate. § Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
§ Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
- training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
- a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
The problem gambling counselling service provider is contracted to - § Provide counselling services and activities that are inclusive of the whole community, including people from diverse cultural communities, which are culturally relevant and appropriate. § Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
§ Provide counselling services and activities that are inclusive of the whole community, including people from diverse cultural communities, which are culturally relevant and appropriate. § Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
§ Establish collaborative links with service providers in Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. (The establishment of collaborative links with non-specialist service providers includes the provision of: - training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
- training and on-going support; - a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
- a point of reference and referral; and assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
assistance in the development of culturally appropriate counselling models that specifically suit the circumstances of each service provider.)
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