Wagga Rules club rolls out new OK2PLAY? initiative to aid club members to get help

The OK2PLAY initiative has been rolled out at the venue since late last year and offers multiple prompt points within the club where patrons are given the opportunity to respond to the question, "Are you OK2PLAY?"

Members will be confronted with the message as they swipe their cards on entry and there are also multiple QR codes around the venue which when scanned offer patrons a discrete way to alert staff that they have an issue.

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Staff then direct patrons who answer 'no' to the appropriate assistance and counselling.

With debate surrounding the proliferation of poker machines in NSW intensifying in recent weeks, Rules Club general manager Jack Jolly said it's important that his club is proactive in helping club members with addiction.

"We want to help our members, we want our members to be comfortable and safe and enjoy their visits," he said.

"We have a number of people self-excluded from the club. OK2PLAY provides a quicker solution and a quicker avenue for those members who do have a problem to get the assistance they need."

The initiative can also be used to connect people mental health problems or other addictions with help, he said.

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