Is gamblers help free?

GambleAware is a free, confidential service that assists anyone in NSW that is affected by gambling. Information, support and counselling services can be accessed by phone, online and face-to-face across NSW. All services are free and confidential.

How do you address a gambling problem?

Professional help is available to stop gambling and stay away from it for good.

  1. Understand the Problem. You can’t fix something that you don’t understand.
  2. Join a Support Group.
  3. Avoid Temptation.
  4. Postpone Gambling.
  5. Find Alternatives to Gambling.
  6. Think About the Consequences.
  7. Seek Professional Help.

What is the National gambling Helpline?

1-800-522-4700
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.

How do I report someone with a gambling problem?

NSW Gambling Help Online – 1800 858 858 Anyone in NSW can talk to a trained counsellor about their own, or someone else’s gambling problem. Qualified and experienced counsellors answer calls and offer guidance to callers who may be in crisis.

Is gambling a problem in Australia?

Data from the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission shows that up to 170,000 Australian adults experience problems due to gambling addiction. Australians are among the heaviest gamblers in the world, losing A$24.9 billion a year to gambling.

How many pokies are there in NSW?

Poker machines are dispersed across 4000 venues in NSW, with only 1500 of the total 96,000 machines currently in the Star casino in Prymont.

How do you deal with gambling loss?

It is better to give a pause on gambling if one has suffered a large loss. One could divert the mind from such gambling losses by engaging in different activities like joining an amateur sports team, going to the gym, or start a walking or hiking club.

What do I do if my husband has a gambling problem?

How to Confront a Gambler

  1. Urge your husband or wife to get professional help.
  2. Be assertive so that they know you’re serious.
  3. Do not make threats.
  4. Follow through on every point you make.
  5. Focus on the issue at hand, not past behavior.
  6. Tell them you will no longer bail them out of their gambling debts.

How much do Australians lose on gambling per year?

Australians are among the heaviest gamblers in the world, losing A$24.9 billion a year to gambling. The Productivity Commission estimates the social cost of problem gambling to be at least A$4.7 billion a year.

What age group gambles the most in Australia?

Base: Australians 18+. The overall participation in gambling is lowest for the 18 to 24 group with 25.7%, followed by the 25 to 34 segment with 37.5%, both well below average. The highest participation is for those aged 50 to 64 with 61.0% and those 65 and over with 57.8%.

Where can I get help with my gambling problem in NSW?

NSW GambleAware Helpline – 1800 858 858 GambleAware Help line is a 24 hour, 7 days a week telephone service that offers crisis counselling, information and referrals for problem gamblers, their families, and their friends. Anyone in NSW can talk to a trained counsellor about their own, or someone else’s gambling problem.

Where can I get help with gambler’s help?

Phone 1800 858 858 for free support. Free, confidential Gambler’s Help services, including in other languages, call 1800 858 858. 95% of people felt better emotionally or psychologically after speaking to Gambler’s Help.*

What is the problem gambling support guide?

This guide is designed to help family and friends of someone affected by problem gambling. It provides support and information on where and how to seek help, what to look out for and ways to protect themselves and their families.

What services doesgambleaware provide in NSW?

GambleAware providers in NSW deliver a range of community education, support and counselling services. In addition to general counselling, support services include financial counselling, legal support, multicultural and in-language support and Aboriginal-specific support.