A qualitative investigation of Aboriginal gambling behaviour, consequences, risk factors, and help-seeking in the Northern Territory. Northern Territory

This report presents findings from a qualitative study conducted between October 2020 and June 2021. The overarching aim of this study was to provide insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s gambling behaviour, associated harms, help-seeking for gambling issues, and their views about current legislation on gambling in the Northern Territory (NT), for a selection of regular gamblers on electronic gambling machines, sports and racetrack betting; and people negatively affected by someone else’s gambling.

The results of this study will provide an evidence base that the Northern Territory Government, gambling industry, and counselling services can use to better inform policy and interventions that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing gamblingrelated harms in the NT.