Melbourne Cup 2011 - Resources and issues for teachers

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Melbourne Cup 2011

Websites for teachers

Melbourne Cup website information for teachers
Melbourne Cup date: Tuesday, 1 November 2011

1. Resources

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011: Resources for Schools (Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011)
- 30 activities

Melbourne Cup (cultureandrecreation.gov.au)

Melbourne Cup 1896 video (aso.gov.au)
Silent video, 1 min. Includes education notes.

2. Official site

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2011
(www.melbournecup.com)

3. Issues and curriculum

Should kids bet on the Cup? (thepunch.com.au)

Cup sweeps a gambling risk for young: welfare group (ABC News)

Responsible Gambling Melbourne Cup Style [pdf] (Qld Govt)

Responsible Gambling [pdf] (Vic Govt)

Gambling education material in Australian schools (Aust. Govt)

Problem Gambling [pdf] (Lifeline)
Lifeline Canberra GamblingCare Fact Sheet.
"Gambling is part of the Australian culture. Many traditional events such as the Melbourne Cup and Anzac Day involve nationwide gambling. For most people, gambling is a fun form of entertainment and does not cause any serious harm to them or their families. However, for approximately 2% of the population, gambling becomes problematic..."

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Last updated 24 October 2011
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