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If you feel worried about how much or how often you are gambling, or know a friend or family member who gambles, Gambler's Help is a free service you can call anytime or arrange to meet a worker (bilingual resource).

Call Gambler's Help at any time, or ask to meet with a counsellor for a free and confidential appointment.

This brochure contains information for people experiencing gambling harm and anyone affected by someone else's gambling (family and friends). It describes what financial counselling is and includes ways to get support.

This brochure contains information about different ways to get help and support if you are experiencing gambling harm.

17 May 2023... Gambling affects people in many different ways. Gambler's Help provides free and confidential support and information in a range of languages other than English. Information includes a video and contact details to support services in your language.

How to keep gambling from becoming a problem for you and your family (bilingual resource).

11 Nov 2022... It starts with one bet, a night out having fun with some friends, an opportunity to socialise and/or even make a quick buck. Gambling harm does not stop at the individual. It affects and puts a strain on family relationships. Don’t leave your gambling untreated. Call Arabic Welfare today for support on 03 9380 9536. Video with English subtitles.

21 Aug 2023... This video explores the way gambling harm can affect the individual and their family, addresses the stigma of gambling harm, and encourages help-seeking.  These short animated videos help to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support options available via Gambler’s Help. With English subtitles, they are ideal for multicultural community organisations to share on their digital channels to help start conversations about gambling harm.

11 Nov 2022... YAY, Melbourne Cup, we get a public holiday…but is that all there is to it? Melbourne Cup is a gateway to gambling harm as it normalises gambling for the population at a young age. For a better understanding of gambling harm and its various forms, contact Arabic Welfare today on 03 9380 9536.

23 May 2023... If you are experiencing problems with gambling or someone close to you has a problem, help is available. Gambling affects people from all walks of life. This resource will help people with gambling problems get support, as well as those close to them who are affected by gambling.

21 Aug 2023... A video highlighting the signs that gambling is becoming a problem explains that people are more likely to lose money from gambling and encourages help-seeking. These short animated videos help to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support options available via Gambler’s Help. With English subtitles, they are ideal for multicultural community organisations to share on their digital channels to help start conversations about gambling harm.

You can't solve your money problems by gambling.

This brochure contains information for people affected by someone else's gambling (family and friends) including signs to look out for and ways to get support for yourself and children.

21 Aug 2023... This video focuses on the negative consequences of excessive gaming among young people, how parents and carers can talk to young people about gaming, and what support services are available. These short animated videos help to raise awareness of gambling harm and the support options available via Gambler’s Help. With English subtitles, they are ideal for multicultural community organisations to share on their digital channels to help start conversations about gambling harm.

01 Mar 2024... A guide to assist media professionals and others in promoting healthy, productive public conversations about gambling harm. The guide aims to: explain the difference between problem gambling and gambling harm outline the different types of gambling harm provide examples of stigmatising terms and suggest alternatives offer practical advice on working with people who have lived experience of gambling harm to share their stories

How can I help someone who has a gambling problem?

Staying silent about problem gambling can make the situation much worse.

01 Apr 2022... Greek community members talk about their experiences with gambling and recovery.

01 May 2022... A series of videos talks about the risks of gambling and online gaming, the impact on gambling addiction, the effects of harm on families and communities, and where to get support.

01 Jul 2020... In the last 12 months, have you experienced any of the following as a result of your gambling? Check all that apply.

01 May 2022... Animation developed with the Vietnamese community to help reduce gambling harm in Brimbank.