Margie is a peer group facilitator of the Gambling Harm Recovery Group, now in its fifth year of meeting twice a week in person and on Zoom for those suffering gambling harm and looking for a new intervention.

 

Having encountered her own addiction to poker machines and participating in a similar group 20 years ago she knows the value of peer work and the power of lived experience.

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Over the past 20 years Margie has been involved in many programs run through Gamblers Help, and she is currently completing her Masters in counselling at Swinburne.

 

As a trained and award-winning speaker, Margie brings a great deal of insight to gambling addiction, continually advocating for change and offering hope that change is possible.

 

Margie was a recipient of the JagaJaga Community Volunteer Awards, 2022 for her input into the community on gambling harm through speaking events.

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Margie’s passion lies in the hearing and telling of stories so we can unleash the shame that keeps the gambler silent.