Stories on Screen: Going for Broke series

Join us for a special screening of Shaun Micallef’s Going for Broke and hear from a lived experience speaker sharing their personal journey. Wyndham City Council and IPC Health invite you to a free community screening of Going for Broke, a new ABC documentary series hosted by Shaun Micallef that shines a light on gambling harm and its impact on individuals, families and communities across Australia. The session will feature selected clips from the series, followed by a lived experience presentation offering personal insights into the realities of gambling harm and the journey towards recovery. Bookings required. Ages 18+. Light refreshments will be available. If you or someone you know need support IPC Health offers free and confidential Gambler's Help services in Wyndham and a counsellor will be available at the event to discuss these supports. You can also contact them directly by calling 1300 472 432 or the dedicated gambling support line at (03) 7037 2104. Can't make it to this evening session? Join us for a daytime session on Monday 19 October, 1pm - 3pm. The impact of gambling harm continues to be a significant issue for the Wyndham community. Wyndham remains one of Victoria's highest-loss municipalities for electronic gaming machine (EGM) gambling, ranking seventh in the state in 2025-2026. Residents lost an estimated $145.5 million on EGMs during the last financial year alone. When losses from online gambling, sports betting, racing, bingo and other gambling activities are considered, the overall cost to individuals, families and the broader community is even greater. This highlights the importance of raising awareness of gambling harm and promoting support services for those affected. This Library program/event is being administered by Wyndham City Council using an event booking platform provided by a third party, EventBrite. Any personal information you submit when registering will be stored and processed by EventBrite in accordance with its Privacy Policy. Please note that EventBrite is a US based organisation, and your data will be held in US servers located outside of Australia. By registering for the program/event, you are agreeing to EventBrite’s Privacy Policy.