Free and confidential advice is available
In addition to being confidential and free, the services in the links below also offer information on multi lingual services.
You can also always get help from the following:
GamblingAware: GambleAware providers in NSW deliver a range of community education, support and counselling services. In addition to general counselling, support services include financial counselling, legal support, multicultural and in-language support and Aboriginal-specific support. GambleAware is funded by the NSW Government, through the Office of Responsible Gambling. To find a counselling service near you in NSW click here. GambleAware is:
- Free and confidential
- Available face-to-face, via telephone or video conference
- Available in over 40 languages
- A source of useful information and strategies to reduce or stop gambling or assist your loved one
- Able to support you through the counselling process and self-exclusion from gambling venues
For support in your preferred language, you can contact the Multicultural Problem Gambling Service on 1800 856 800 or visit the GambleAware website. Aboriginal people can access free advice and help on 1800 752 948.
Legal help is also available to anyone by contacting Wesley Community Legal Service by phone on 0429 552 733 or email at Legalhelp@wesleymission.org.au.
GambleAware: The GambleAware website provides a range of information regarding problem gambling, the odds of winning, how gambling works, tips for managing your gambling, when to stop and information about referral options for counselling.
GambleAware also offer a 24-hour confidential telephone counselling and referral service for anyone who would like to know about gambling related problems and how to deal with them. For free, confidential advice and support, call GambleAware on:
- 1800 858 858 (24-hour service)
Other support
Alternatively, you may prefer to seek assistance from a psychologist, psychiatrist, counsellor, medical practitioner or other suitably qualified person. If you would like a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist we recommend making an appointment with your General Practitioner for more information.
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
