Gambling

Supporting Your Journey to a Healthier Tomorrow: Empowering you with resources and guidance to overcome gambling challenges and embrace a balanced life.

Resources

Content Available to You

You can access comprehensive resources to help manage and overcome gambling issues, including expert advice, support groups, and valuable information to empower you on your journey to recovery.

Do the Gambling Self-Asessment

Gambling Help Online offers a self-assessment tool to help individuals evaluate their gambling behaviour.

This resource provides a series of questions designed to give insight into one’s gambling patterns and potential risks, helping users make informed decisions about seeking further support or adjusting their habits.

Gamblers Anonymous Support Groups

Gamblers Anonymous Australia offers a supportive community for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, providing a safe space to share experiences and receive guidance.

Peer Support: Connect with others who understand your challenges.

Confidential Meetings: Attend meetings that respect your privacy.

Recovery Resources: Access tools and resources to aid in your recovery journey.

Support Lines

Gamblers Help Online

Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential support and counselling for individuals affected by gambling. Their services include face-to-face counselling, financial counselling, and peer support, helping thousands of people each year to manage and overcome gambling issues.

The Gambler’s Help helpline, offers professional, confidential, and free support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This helpline is accessible to anyone affected by gambling, whether it’s their own or someone else’s, and provides immediate assistance, referrals to local services, and information.

Gambling Help National Helpline        1800 858 858

Fact Sheets

What is Problem Gambling Fact Sheet

Lifeline’s gambling fact sheet provides essential information and support for individuals affected by gambling.

Webpages

Gambling Help Online

Gambling Help Online provides free, confidential support and resources for individuals affected by gambling, available 24/7 across Australia.

Tools & Resources – Gambling Help Online

The Tools and Resources page on Gambling Help Online offers a variety of tools to help individuals manage and overcome gambling issues, including self-assessment tools, self-help modules, and a gambling calculator.
 
This resource also provides access to community forums, online chat with professional counsellors, and a comprehensive directory of support services.

Help for Gambling – Lifeline

The Help for Gambling page on Lifeline’s Support Toolkit provides practical advice and support for individuals struggling with gambling issues.
 
This resource offers steps to regain control over gambling habits, including identifying the problem, seeking help, and accessing support services.

For Friends and Family – Lifeline

The For Friends and Family page on Lifeline’s Support Toolkit provides practical advice and support for those helping someone with gambling issues.
 
This resource offers tips for starting conversations, providing meaningful support, and prioritising your own mental health and wellbeing.