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If you know someone struggling with gambling – a family member, young person, friend or workmate, take the time to prepare before offering support.

How to offer support

If you know someone struggling with gambling – a family member, young person, friend or workmate, take the time to prepare before offering support.

Remember that you deserve support, too

Maybe you can help someone change their life, but make sure that you get the support you need if your life is affected by gambling harm. We’re beside you.

Supporting family and friends

It’s not easy to support someone with a gambling problem, especially when you’re close to them. What they do impacts your life, emotionally and financially.

Supporting workmates

It can be tough talking about gambling with someone you work with. But if you spot the warning signs maybe you can help them face their problems.

Supporting children and young people

Are you worried how video games, gaming and gambling may be affecting your child? Find out how you can make a difference to a young person’s life.

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What language are you most comfortable speaking? Support is available in over 40 community languages, including 中文, Tiếng Việt, عربى and Italiano.

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