Gambling support
Gambling Help Online
For free and confidential support visit the Gambling Help Online website (link is external) to find out more about online counselling, live chat and email support, self-help advice and information. This is available to anyone experiencing harm and concerned about a friend or family member.
Telephone support
You can get immediate assistance by calling the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Financial counselling
Financial counselling is available to support people affected by gambling harm. Visit the department’s Commonwealth Financial Counselling webpage for more information.
Real stories
Find out more about people’s experience of gambling harm.
Read: A case study – Matthew’s story
Watch these videos:
Problem gambling - Gabriela Byrne transcript (118 kB)
Problem gambling - Gabriela Byrne transcript (58 kB)
Problem gambling - Peter Byrne transcript (116 kB)
Problem gambling - Peter Byrne transcript (56 kB)
Problem gambling - Elizabeth transcript (118 kB)
Problem gambling - Elizabeth transcript (56 kB)
Problem gambling - Peter transcript (112 kB)
Problem gambling - Peter transcript (57 kB)
Problem gambling - Julia transcript (57 kB)
Problem gambling - Julia transcript (57 kB)
Related pages
Gambling research
State and Territory Regulators of gambling
Gambling reforms
Information for Online Wagering Service Providers
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