Get help
Information and resources
The Australian Government Department of Social Services website provides information and resources about the prevalence and impacts of problem gambling in Australia, and information about getting help for problem gambling.
National Gambling Helpline
The National Gambling Helpline provides free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all people affected by gambling, including family and friends.
Gambling help online
The Gambling Help Online website offers free and confidential online counselling, information and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone seeking help with problem gambling.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from a gambling problem.
BetStop
BetStop - the National Self-Exclusion Register™ is a safe and free Australian Government initiative to block yourself from all licensed Australian online and phone gambling providers.
You can register at any time.
Once you register, online and phone gambling providers will not be able to:
let you place a bet
let you open new betting accounts
send you marketing messages.
You can nominate someone you know to support you while you are self-excluded. You can also access information about other gambling supports that are available.
State and territory services
Information and support is available in each state and territory.
