Speak to professional gambling counsellor
Free and confidential help 24/7
Chatting with a gambling counsellor can be incredibly helpful - an independent person to provide support and create a plan to help you or your loved one.
Start an online chat
Chat online to our qualified gambling counsellors, anywhere in Australia, 24/7. It is free, professional and confidential.
Call the free Gambling Helpline
Speak to a gambling counsellor on the phone, 24/7 from anywhere in Australia. It is free, professional and confidential.
I’d prefer a First Nations support
If you are worried about gambling talk to someone you trust about your worries. Some First Nations organisations have gambling workers you can yarn with.
Help in languages other than English
If English is not your first language, support is available for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Looking for a different emergency contact?
If you don't feel ready to talk to someone right now, try these other steps that you can do today.
Our quick and easy online assessment can help you or your loved one make informed decisions about what to do next.
Sign up for one of our free programs to receive SMS messages to motivate and inspire.
Have a quick question? Our counsellors are available via email to assess the situation and suggest options for you and your loved ones.
Read inspiring stories from real people affected by gambling - there are no scripts or actors, just real accounts of how gambling has impacted their lives.
Self-exclusion (or self-banning) allows people with a gambling concern to exclude themselves from specific gambling venues and online providers. It can be a great tool to help keep you or your loved ones safe.