Problem gambling

Learn about support services that can help you and the people you care about find immediate and long-term help for problem gambling.

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Connect with support services for gambling

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If you are concerned about your gambling or someone else’s, below are some places to go for information and support:

Gambling Help Online

Gambling Help Online offers free and confidential 24/7 support and online resources for anyone concerned about or affected by gambling. Call 1800 858 858.

BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register that lets you exclude yourself from all Australian licensed online and phone wagering services.

National Debt Helpline

The National Debt Helpline provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling with a qualified professional via phone or live chat Monday to Friday.

Provides free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Gamblers Anonymous website: gaaustralia.org.au
Gambler's Help Youthline (under 25’s): 1800 262 376
Help for family and friends - Help for Family and Friends | Department of Social Services, Australian Government (dss.gov.au)

For Crisis Support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via text on 0477 13 11 14 (available 24/7).

Download our gambling factsheet.

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