Media releases

After 500 days without action on crucial gaming reforms, communities continue to suffer from gambling harm in NSW. Urgent government response is needed.

Wesley Mission urges the government to implement a full ban on gambling advertising, citing rising harm and the need for comprehensive reform to protect vulnerable Australians.

Rev Stu Cameron calls on Australians to pause and reconnect this Easter, emphasizing the importance of every life amidst global uncertainty and personal struggles.

NSW's gambling crisis deepens with $9.3 billion lost on poker machines in 2025, calling for urgent reform to protect vulnerable communities.

Rev Stu Cameron's Christmas message emphasises love, hope, and unity in the aftermath of Bondi Beach events, urging us to build a stronger, inclusive Australia.

Record poker machine losses in NSW hit $2.45 billion in Q3 2025, exposing urgent need for stronger gambling reforms to protect vulnerable communities.

NSW's 4am pokies closure loophole ends; Wesley Mission urges midnight-to-10am shutdown to better protect gamblers from harm, citing strong public support and government research.

Greens back Wesley Mission's call for urgent action on gambling harm during Gambling Harm Awareness Week, urging NSW Government to shut down poker machines from midnight to 10am.

Mental health support at Central Station aims to connect with commuters by distributing resources and initiating conversations, potentially saving lives.

Poker machine losses in NSW hit a record $2.27 billion in Q2 2025, sparking urgent calls for government action to address gambling harm.

Survey highlights public demand for bold gambling reforms in NSW, urging the government to act on overwhelming support for measures to reduce gambling harm.

Providing secure housing for 26 young care-leavers in regional NSW, Wesley Mission marks a milestone this National Homelessness Week.