Australia's gaming addiction help hotline

Gaming addiction is a serious problem facing thousands of Australians. Losing control of gambling can lead to financial, emotional and social consequences. It is important to know that help is available around the clock, and you can apply for it anonymously and free of charge.

Main support line - Gambling Help Online

Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7, across Australia)
Сайт: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au(https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au)
Services:
  • Online chat with a consultant
  • Psychological support
  • Crisis Relief
  • Confidential and anonymous

How can a hotline help?

By contacting, you can:
  • talk to an experienced consultant
  • get recommendations on how to cope with the craving for the game
  • learn about the possibilities of self-exclusion
  • sign up for free consultations in your region
  • get help with debt or family issues related to the game

Available to everyone

It doesn't matter:
  • whether you play online or in an offline casino
  • whether you use poki, sports betting or card games
  • how old you are and where you live

There is help. And it's absolutely free.

Online Chat - No Call Support

If you don't want to call, use chat on Gambling Help Online. This is especially convenient:
  • if you are embarrassed to talk out loud
  • if you want advice quickly
  • if you are at work or on the road

💡Chat is available daily, including on weekends.

Support in your region

Each state and territory of Australia has additional services:
State/TerritoryWebsite/Contact
NSWgamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au(https://www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au)
VICresponsiblegambling.vic.gov.au(https://www.responsiblegambling.vic.gov.au)
QLDgamblinghelpqld.org.au(https://www.gamblinghelpqld.org.au)
WAmylifechoices.org.au(https://www.mylifechoices.org.au/gambling-help)
SAproblemgambling.sa.gov.au(https://www.problemgambling.sa.gov.au)

When should I turn?

if you spend more than you can afford
if the game interferes with work, family or health
if you experience guilt or anxiety after the game
if you can't stop - even if you lose
if you borrowed money for rates

You're not alone

Help is the first step towards recovery.
Call or write - even one conversation can change a lot.

Call Now: 1800 858 858
Or write: www.gamblinghelponline.org.au (https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au)

You deserve a life without addiction. Support is nearby.