Strategic Research Agenda
The Strategic Research Agenda 2022 to 2026 describes research areas of interest to DHS aligned to the Gambling Harm Minimisation Investment Plan 2021 to 2026.
Investment under the Strategic Research Agenda seeks to:
- Build the evidence for what works to prevent and minimise gambling harm in South Australia
- Foster growth of the gambling research community in South Australia
- Allow for testing of novel ideas in prevention and harm minimisation
- Usefully inform policy development, regulatory action, and practice
Priority research areas
The priority research areas identified under the Strategic Research Agenda are:
- South Australians’ awareness of risky gambling behaviours, harm and options to intervene
- Protective factors that prevent and minimise the risk of gambling harm
- Overcoming barriers to help-seeking and maintaining positive change
- Enhancing resources and support for people impacted by others’ risky gambling
- Emerging gambling products and features that present a significant risk of harm
Funded projects are expected to provide timely, practical advice for government, local communities, public and private sectors to help achieve reductions in gambling harm.
For more information see the Funding Submission Guidelines below or contact the Office for Problem Gambling: officeforproblemgambling@sa.gov.au
View the Strategic Research Agenda and Funding Submission Guidelines (PDF, 253.0 KB)
Submission Period
OPG will be accepting research proposals from 15 January to 26 February 2024.
Research can be submitted through an application via the Tenders SA website.
Registration
To be notified when SRA future funding is available, please register your interest below.
2023 Strategic Research Agenda Funding Recipients
3 Arc Social
Area of research: Analyse data from 2 gambling recovery online forums. The study will explore gambling journeys, with a particular focus on the protective factors involved in relapse and recovery.
South Australian Council of Social Services
Area of research: A systematic scoping review examining whether building young people’s digital literacy generally serves as a protective factor against gambling harm as young adults (18-24).
Flinders University
Area of research: Will explore whether a therapist assisted AI chatbot increases SA gamblers awareness of risky gambling behaviours and overcome barriers for help seeking.