Online - YGAM - Parent & Carer: Gaming and Gambling Harm Awareness Session
Online - YGAM - Parent & Carer: Gaming and Gambling Harm Awareness Session
03/11/2026
6pm - 7.30pm
Parent & Carer: Gaming and Gambling Harm Awareness Session
Suitable for parents, grandparents and guardians, this workshop will cover how to have productive conversations about gaming and gambling with your child, along with strategies for safer gaming.
Topics covered include:
* How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
* The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics
* The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
* Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
* Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm
* Where to find help when you need it
This event is restricted to Adults 18 years and over
Registration / Joining Instructions:
Visit https://ygam.org/workshop-booking-parents/?crb_workshop=03.11.26%20Parent%20Awareness%2018:00%20-%2019:30
Contact Information:
amycampbell@ygam.org
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