There are a range of services and supports available to help someone if they're at risk of gambling harm.
Talk to someone
The Gambling Helpline offers free, confidential advice and counselling 24/7.
Meet a counsellor
Gambling help services provide free and confidential personal, financial and family counselling and support, and operate in a range of metropolitan and country locations.
Support for family and friends
If someone else's gambling is affecting you, the Gambling Helpline offers advice and counselling.
Call 1800 858 858 or visit Gambling help online.
Get help with your finances
Financial counsellors can help you address financial problems related to gambling.
Support online
Email or live chat with a counsellor through the Gambling Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Office for Problem Gambling
The Office for Problem Gambling administers the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund.
The fund is used for programs and initiatives that aim to minimise gambling harm. A wide range of options are available to help anyone affected by gambling.
The Gambling Helpline provides 24/7 support for anyone affected by gambling harm (call 1800 858 858).
Visit the Office for Problem Gambling website for more information about:
- what to do if you're worried about someone's gambling
- starting the conversation
- understanding the help options available.
Barrings
If you, or someone you know, is at risk of harm from gambling, you might want to consider a voluntary barring or involuntary barring order. A barring order can stop the person from gambling, or entering a specific area of a venue where gambling takes place.
You can also exclude yourself from all licensed online or phone wagering operations in Australia through BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register.
In some cases, you can also apply for a family protection order.
Further support services
Gambling can have serious consequences, but there is help available.
Domestic and family violence and sexual assault support services
Help services for people suffering or at risk of domestic or family violence, or sexual assault.
Community services for people who are homeless or at risk
Help services for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Crisis helplines and support
Help services for people who are in crisis, including suicide support.
