Where to get help for gambling problems in Australia?

Anybody affected by gambling can call the Problem Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858. The Problem Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour confidential telephone counselling and referral service. Calls to the Problem Gambling Helpline are free and won't be listed on your phone bill. The Problem Gambling Helpline can also help arrange free professional face to face counselling.

Victoria

Gambler's Help services operate from around 100 locations across Victoria. To find out where your closest service is located phone 1800 858 858 or go to Problem Gambling Victoria Services. You can contact a Gambler's Help service to make an appointment with a problem gambling counsellor or financial counsellor.

New South Wales

Gambling Help services operate from over 200 locations across NSW.  For contact details of your local service click here or phone 1800 858 858. You can contact a Gambling Help service to make an appointment with a problem gambling counsellor or financial counsellor.

Northern Territory

Gambling Help Territory Wide: 1800 629 683 (24 hours)

Queensland

The Gambling Help service is a free and confidential support which operates during business hours across Queensland.  The Gambling Help services are located in 14 regions and operate out of approximately 30 sites across Queensland. For contact details of your local service click here. For financial counselling click here.

South Australia

Gambler's Help Services operate across South Australia. To find out where your closest service is located, visit Problem Gambling South Australia. You can contact Gamblers Helpline on 1800 060 757 to make an appointment with a problem gambling counsellor or a financial counsellor.

Tasmania

Break Even counselling services are available in major regional offices throughout Tasmania via either Anglicare Tasmania on 1800 243 232 or Relationships Australia Tasmania on 1300 364 277. Gambling support program can also be accessed for help.

Western Australia

Gambling Help WA operates from office locations in Perth, Mirrabooka, Cannington, Joondalup and Kalgoorlie. To contact Gambling Help WA, or to make an appointment call (08) 9325 5133 (during business hours).  Find out more about Gambling Help WA services by clicking here.