Gambling Help Online is an initiative of the Ministerial Council
on Gambling (MCG) and is funded as part of an agreement between all
State and Territory Governments and the Australian Government.
This new online service will complement and increase the range
of services available in responding to problem gambling
issues. It will provide Australians with a new opportunity to
access counselling and information services when they are unable or
reluctant to access face-to-face services provided in each
jurisdiction.
Informed by extensive research and expert advice, Gambling Help
Online is a world first to provide:
- 24/7 availability of live and email counselling and support
services;
- Availability of professional counsellors with expertise in
problem gambling and online services;
- Integration with state based 24/7 telephone services and
face-to-face counselling; and the
- Provision of extensive website content, information and
weblinks for additional help and information.
MCG commends Gambling Help Online to all Australians. MCG
trusts that the web-based environment will appeal to and encourage
more people to access the information and professional services
which are available to prevent and respond to problem gambling
Acknowledgement of jurisdictional funding for Gambling
Help Online:
Australian Capital Territory: ACT Government through the ACT
Gambling and Racing Commission
Australian Government: The Australian Government Department of
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
New South Wales: NSW Government through the Responsible Gambling
Fund
Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government through the
Community Benefit Fund
Queensland: Department of Employment, Economic Development and
Innovation
South Australia: Government of South Australia
Tasmania: Tasmanian Government through the Community Support
Levy
Victoria: Victorian Government through the Community Support
Fund
Western Australia: Government of Western Australia through the
Problem Gambling Support Services Committee.
Program Secretariat
Telephone: (03) 8684 1912
Facsimile: (03) 8684 1900
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