Are you worried about someone else’s gambling?
Seeing someone you care about—whether it’s a friend, partner, family member, or other loved one—experience gambling harm can be challenging. It’s natural to want to help and support them, but it’s also essential to take care of yourself. Gambling harm often affects more than just the person gambling, with impacts spreading to those around them.
Gambling Help offers free and confidential support to people affected by someone else’s gambling.
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How can someone else’s gambling affect me?
- Relationship breakdown
- Arguments and disagreements
- Financial risks like debt or stealing
- Stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns
- Abuse, including domestic and family violence and financial abuse
- Physical health concerns like sleeplessness and difficulty focusing
Protecting yourself and your finances
If someone else’s gambling is affecting your safety or financial security, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
Learn more about protecting yourself, your finances, and the signs of financial abuse.
Staying safe and essential support
Your safety and your family’s safety should always come first.
If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 000.
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling service.
1800respect.org.au
1800 737 732
DVConnect Womensline
DVConnect Womensline is a free, 24/7 helpline for Queensland women and their children who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
www.dvconnect.org/womensline
1800 811 811
Sexual Assault Helpline
The Sexual Assault Helpline has specialist counsellors who will listen and always believe you.
Hours: 7:30 am – 11 pm every day
www.dvconnect.org/sexual-assault-helpline
1800 010 120
DVConnect Mensline
DVConnect Mensline supports men who are using or experiencing abuse in any relationship.
Hours: 9 am – midnight, every day
1800 600 636
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s free, confidential, 24/7 online phone and counselling service for young people ages 5 to 25.
kidshelpline.com.au/about/about-khl
1800 551 800
Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24/7 crisis support. Text: 0477 13 11 14 Chat online on the Lifeline website If you are in immediate danger, please phone 000.
www.lifeline.org.au
13 11 14
Gambling Helpline
The Gambling Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support to those experiencing gambling-related problems.
1800 858 858
Free and confidential support is available
Gambling harm doesn’t just affect the person gambling—it can have a ripple effect, impacting families, relationships, and entire communities.
If you or someone you know is struggling, free and confidential help is available. Reach out today.
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