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Financial counselling

Financial counselling

New gambling financial counselling service. If you’re facing financial difficulties, or feel stressed about bills or debts because of your, or a family member’s, gambling, contact the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858. They can connect you with a specialist gambling financial counsellor in your area.
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Counselling

Counselling

We’re here to help. We offer free, confidential counselling to anyone experience gambling harm.

Our counsellors are qualified, experienced professionals who are culturally trained, non-judgemental, and on your side.
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Self-help

Self-help

Blog

Blog

Our Gambling Help counsellors, practitioners, and community educators share professional advice for people experiencing gambling harm and for those affected by someone else’s gambling.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

Gambling Help provides safe, inclusive, culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, and your mob.

Yarning can help.
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Culturally diverse support

Culturally diverse support

Free gambling support is available for anyone in Queensland, regardless of visa status, race, nationality, religion, or cultural background. Support is free, safe, and confidential.
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Signs of gambling harm

Signs of gambling harm

Are you worried about your gambling – or someone else’s? If gambling is negatively affecting you or your life, it’s likely that it’s become a problem. Recognising the signs of a “gambling problem” can help you find out if you’re at risk and decide on what you should do next.
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FAQs

FAQs

Seeking help for gambling – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a brave step towards a brighter future. There are a lot of feelings that you may have about seeking help and talking to a counsellor. We’re here to empower you and support you without judgement.
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For families, partners, and friends
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For families, partners, and friends

Immediate support

Counselling

Counselling

We’re here to help. We offer free, confidential counselling to anyone experience gambling harm.

Our counsellors are qualified, experienced professionals who are culturally trained, non-judgemental, and on your side.
Learn more

Locations

Register your interest

Signs of gambling harm

Signs of gambling harm

Seeking help for gambling – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a brave step towards a brighter future. There are a lot of feelings that you may have about seeking help and talking to a counsellor. We’re here to empower you and support you without judgement.
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Staying safe and protecting your finances

Staying safe and protecting your finances

When a loved one is gambling, it’s vital to look after yourself, stay safe, and protect your finances. Even if you trust your family member, partner, or friend, gambling harm may change their behaviour. Evidence suggests a correlation between gambling harm and domestic abuse, including financial abuse (Australian Institute of Family Studies). It’s critical to take precautions that can help minimise the impact that their gambling may have on you.
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Starting the conversation

Starting the conversation

Are you worried about a family member, partner, friend, or colleague’s gambling? If you’re concerned about someone else’s gambling, talking to them about it can be a helpful approach. But where do you start with what can be a sensitive topic?
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FAQs

FAQs

Seeking help for gambling – whether it’s your own or someone else’s – is a brave step towards a brighter future. There are a lot of feelings that you may have about seeking help and talking to a counsellor. We’re here to empower you and support you without judgement.
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Blog

Blog

Our Gambling Help counsellors, practitioners, and community educators share professional advice for people experiencing gambling harm and for those affected by someone else’s gambling.
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