Gambling

If you feel that you, or someone you know, is having a problem with gambling, you can get support from a range of services who are there to help.

Talking about a problem is a good way to help someone recognise why they might be addicted to something like gambling, and help is available to learn better coping strategies.

Recognising when gambling has become a problem is the first step towards recovery.

Advice and assistance is available throughout Australia at the Gambling Help Online website who offer an online counselling service, or you can call their telephone advice line on  1800 858 858.

Differences between states

Northern Territory

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in the Northern Territory here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

ACT

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in ACT here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

Western Australia

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in WA here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

NSW

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in New South Wales here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

 

Victoria

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in Victoria here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

 

South Australia

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in South Australia here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

 

Tasmania

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in Tasmania here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.

 

Queensland

People who recognize that they have a gambling problem are able to ban themselves from gambling venues – this is called self-exclusion – find out more about self-exclusion in Queensland here.

Anybody affected by gambling can also contact Gamblers Help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to put you in touch with assistance local to you.  They will help you to make a free face-to-face appointment for professional and confidential counselling, including access to financial counselling.  Calls to the helpline are free from landlines, and won’t be listed on your phone bill (although they may be listed on mobile bills).  Call them on 1800 858 858.