Help for Aboriginal people
Gambling can be a way to have fun, but for some people it can get out of control and be harmful for both them and their mob. You and your loved ones can get free gambling support throughout NSW.
Who you can yarn with
There are a range of culturally safe services which are all free and confidential. You can use them for yourself or if you are worried about someone else’s gambling
Yarn to a counsellor anytime day or night by calling 1800 858 858.
Book a face-to-face appointment with a counsellor in your local area.
Chat to a counsellor online by visiting gamblinghelponline.org.au.
Not ready to yarn with someone?
If you’re not ready to yarn with someone, you can still take steps to keep gambling under control.Find tips on how to make gambling less risky.
Are you worried about someone else gambling?
When someone close to you has an issue with gambling, you may want to support them, but their gambling may affect you as well, so it’s important to look after yourself.Find your local GambleAware service
GambleAware offers free counselling services throughout the state for people affected by gambling and their loved ones.
GambleAware Central Sydney
Delivery locations include Camperdown, Lewisham, Ashfield, Belmore
Phone: 1800 482 482
Email: psychology.gtc@sydney.edu.au
GambleAware South Western Sydney
Delivery locations include Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown, Fairfield, Tahmoor, Bowral
Phone: 1800 482 482
Email: psychology.gtc@sydney.edu.au
GambleAware South Eastern Sydney
Delivery locations include Darlinghurst, Sutherland
Phone: 02 8382 9601
GambleAware Northern Sydney & Central Coast
Delivery locations include Narrabeen, North Sydney, Tuggerah, North Ryde, Wyoming, Wyong, Toukley, San Remo
Phone: 1300 827 638
Email: gamblingcounselling@wesleymission.org.au
GambleAware Murrumbidgee
Delivery locations include Albury, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Corowa, Finley, Deniliquin, Holbrook
Phone: 02 6021 7099
Email: stdavids@vt.uniting.org
GambleAware Mid & Northern NSW
Delivery locations include Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Lismore, Grafton, Tweed Heads, Kempsey, Ballina, Mullumbimby
Phone: 02 6651 4093
Email: gambleaware@lifelinenc.org.au
GambleAware Illawarra & Southern NSW
Delivery locations include Wollongong, Nowra, Bega, Goulburn, Shellharbour, Ulladulla, Queanbeyan, Cooma, Harden
Phone: 02 4267 6600
Email: GambleAware@MissionAustralia.com.au
GambleAware Hunter & New England
Delivery locations include Armidale, Maitland, Narrabri, Mayfield, Tamworth, Cardiff, Forster, Taree, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree, Muswellbrook
Phone: 1800 497 065
Email: gambleaware@centacarenenw.com.au
GambleAware Far & Western NSW
Delivery locations include Orange, Dubbo, Broken Hill, Bathurst, Mudgee, Lightning Ridge
Phone: 1300 798 258
Email: info@lifelinecentralwest.org.au
GambleAware Blue Mountains & Western Sydney
Delivery locations include Parramatta, Seven Hills, Penrith, Emerton
Phone: 1800 482 482
Email: psychology.gtc@sydney.edu.au