Gaming or Gambling? Helping Young People Navigate the Risks | Wyndham City

Are you a parent, carer, educator or someone who works with young people? With gambling-style features now built into many games, the line between gaming and gambling is becoming harder to spot.

At this webinar you’ll discover:

How gambling features appear in games (e.g. loot boxes, in-app purchases)
How to recognise the risks of exposing young people to gambling-like behaviours
How to have confident conversations with young people about gaming and gambling
Practical strategies and tools to manage gaming habits
Where to go for support and further information

Whether you’re a parent, carer, or work with young people, this session provides essential insights into a fast-evolving issue.

Webinar link will be emailed directly to you prior to the event.

Date and time: Wed, 29 Oct 2025

: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Online: Yes

Organiser: Maribyrnong and Wyndham City Council

Contact: Edna Silva
1300 023 411

Cost: Free (No cost)

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.