Do you want to connect with people who share your experience?
People affected by gambling can feel isolated, and talking to other people about it can be tough. Connection with people who understand you because they’ve been in the same situation can be really helpful when you’re trying to change. Peers can help each other make positive changes by being supportive, understanding and encouraging. It helps to know you’re not alone.
Gambling Help Online welcomes anyone affected by gambling, including family members and friends, to become members of our online community.
Does your family member or friend want to connect with people who share their experience?
People affected by gambling can feel isolated, and talking to other people about it can be tough. Connection with people who understand them because they have been in the same situation can be really helpful when trying to change. Peers can help each other make positive changes by being supportive, understanding and encouraging. It helps to know they're not alone.
Gambling Help Online welcomes anyone affected by gambling, including family members and friends, to become members of our online community. The forum can help you to support someone with their gambling recovery, but it can also provide you with self-care support during this challenging time.
Does someone want to connect with people who share their experience?
People affected by gambling can feel isolated, and talking to other people about it can be tough. Connection with people who understand them because they have been in the same situation can be really helpful when trying to change. Peers can help each other make positive changes by being supportive, understanding and encouraging. It helps to know they're not alone.
Gambling Help Online welcomes anyone affected by gambling, including family members and friends, to become members of our online community.
Our community is made up of almost 14,000 Australians. It can be a great place to start getting help – or it can provide additional support for people involved in other forms of help. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“This forum is great, makes you realise you’re not the only one.” — Anonymous
“It gave me for the first time ever a sense of community. Throughout this whole journey I had never found a community and that’s what I have got out of it. It’s just having that back up for the first time in my life and I can’t thank you all enough!” — Lucas
The forum is great for sharing stories, setbacks, experiences and support. People can keep track of how they’re doing, be inspired and motivated by others, and find strategies that have worked for others or share what has worked for them. Jump on the forum to connect in an anonymous, safe, secure place.
“Reading some of the stories on this forum…gives me hope to see that people in worse situations are willing to reach out for help and try to change.” — Anonymous
“I am truly grateful for all the support I have received on this forum from you all, had it not been for this support I don’t think I would have made it this far. Thank you and I’m feeling super positive about life again!” — Anonymous
The forum is facilitated by counsellors, though we prefer to take a back seat in the conversation. We want this to be a space where people find support from their peers. But we occasionally post, encouraging our members to bounce ideas off us or ask us questions. We’re just here to provide support!
To become a member of the forum, click through to our registration page.
Not sure this is the right type of support?
There are many ways to get help. Everyone’s is different, so it’s really important for each person to find the right support for them. Different approaches may work better for different people. We’re here to help people choose the type of support that suits them best.
Take a look at the other types of support and counselling that are available:
- Gambling helpline
- Ongoing gambling counselling
- Financial counselling
- Online chat
- Email support
- SMS support
To learn more about how support and counselling can help people who are struggling with their gambling, see our information on Seeking Support.
Do you want more help?
To learn more about how support or counselling can help, you can start an online chat with us or call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 – free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These services are available to support anyone affected by gambling harm, including family members or friends.
Do you want more help?
To learn more about how support or counselling can help, you or your family member or friend can start an online chat with us or call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 – free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
These services are available to support anyone affected by gambling harm, including family members or friends like you. It’s not only the person who gambles that can be affected, but the people close to them too. It’s important to take care of yourself when you’re supporting someone else. Check out the family and friends section in our peer support community to connect with people who understand.
Do you want more help?
To learn more about gambling, you or the person you’re working with can start an online chat with us or call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 – free, confidential, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
These services are available to support anyone affected by gambling harm, including family members, friends, and professionals like you. It can be hard for professionals to support people with gambling issues. To learn more about how you can help, go to our section on How Professionals Can Help.
