SA Government launches ‘Spot the Harm, Stop the Harm’ campaign via SAUCE. The Creative Agency.

February 17 2025, 1:58 pm | BY Ricki Green | No Comments

The Department of Human Services and its unit Gambling Harm Support SA, has launched a new campaign via Adelaide agency agency SAUCE. The Creative Agency., which encourages people who gamble to know and understand the early signs of gambling harm.

 

For both people who gamble and those who live with or work with those who gamble, there’s a point where gambling shifts from a pastime to a potential problem. This point can often be identified by small, subtle changes in behaviour, attitude, even appearance. ‘Spot the Harm, Stop the Harm’ shines a spotlight on the often-misunderstood non-financial harms of gambling, as well as prompting South Australians to reflect on whether they are thinking about gambling too much.

“No one should suffer in silence. Gambling harm isn’t just financial – it affects mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. ‘Spot the Harm, Stop the Harm’ is a  bold step towards ensuring South Australians understand the risks and seek help when they need it,” said The Hon. Nat Cook MP, Minister of Human Services.



“It’s a huge responsibility and opportunity to be given the chance to change community behaviour for the better,” says SAUCE Co-Creative Director Michael Gagliardi.

“We were incredibly excited to be given this chance, and we’re thrilled with the work. The message is simple and powerful: if you spot the harm, you can stop the harm,” says SAUCE Co-Creative Director David Ormston.

The ‘Spot the Harm, Stop the Harm’ campaign consists of TVC, BVOD, radio, out-of-home, large format outdoor, and digital executions. Its aim is to prevent low to medium risk gamblers adding to the nearly 14% of Australians who partake in high-risk gambling, and 1.2 million Australian adults who are affected by another person’s gambling.

Play the 3 radio spots below:

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Client – Department of Human Services:
Manager Gambling Harm Support SA – Rory Spreckley
Principal Marketing Communications Advisor – Kristine Underwood
Senior Programs Officer – Adam Malerba

Agency – SAUCE. The Creative Agency
Managing Director and Principal – Tom Ootes
Creative Director – Michael Gagliardi
Creative Director – David Ormston
Account Director – Hafsa Qureshi
Director of Brand Strategy – Andrew Millar
Senior Designer/Art Director – Franwyn Botha
Senior Designer and Animator – Danilo Watanabe
Designer – Carly Staszuk

Production Company – Proetic
Producer – David Ockenden
Co Producer – Erica Ockenden
Director – Nicholas Muecke
DOP – Nick Frayne
1st AC – Jake Copper
Steadi Cam – Andy Stankovich
Gaffer – Mat Schmidt
Alex Assist – Eloise Holoubek
Sound – Josh Williams
Art Department – Ann-Marie Steed
Costume – Sam Van Gyen
Hair & Makeup – Bonnie Charles
Runne – Lindsay Tucker
Editor & Colourist – Sam Matthews
Sound – Scott Illingworth (Seeing Sounds)