Get Help
Are you worried about your gambling? Are you concerned about a family member, friend or colleague?
Gambling Help Online lists some of the signs that gambling is becoming a problem:
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increasing levels of debt
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struggling to pay bills on time
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lying to friends and family
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feeling more moody, irritable or angry
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missing work or having trouble concentrating at work
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prioritising spending time and money on gambling rather than spending time with friends
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thinking that continued gambling will fix financial problems
- feeling like the gambling has taken over
You can get Gambling Help Online
Gambling Help Online offers counselling, information and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can talk to a counsellor online or make a free call to 1800 858 858 for immediate telephone support.
If you are in crisis call Lifeline on 13 11 14
For 24-hour crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Lifeline has more information on mental health, suicide prevention as well as crisis support on its website.
More resources
The Australian Government has a problem gambling website with information and resources.
Each state and territory has a website. The information on each site varies in detail and type so it may be worth looking at a couple of these links. The New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation is also listed.
VIC www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au
NSW www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au
ACT www.problemgambling.act.gov.au
QLD www.gamblinghelpservices.com.au
