Gambling

Jack discusses his crippling battle with sports gambling, his experience at rehab, and how he was finally able to escape his life of keeping secrets. Jack’s story of gambling addiction is not a story we hear often, but it’s sadly a very common one.

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The MPGS for NSW is a state-wide service that assists problem gamblers from culturally and linguistically diverse communities living in NSW and their families by providing quality and accessible counselling, treatment and support services, including free phone counselling in a preferred language.

1 in 3 NSW teens illegally gambling.

What to look out for. What you can do. Know the facts.

If you’d prefer to chat online for support. Free, confidential and available 24/7.

If your betting is getting out of control or if you’re worried about someone else, it can be really hard to talk about. But help is available and it’s free! Call 1800 262 376 for advice and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s anonymous, confidential and free.

Through our problem gambling support group, you can understand your gambling, and learn techniques to reduce your desire to gamble. Held weekly in Balgowlah. Cost is minimal or free depending on your situation.

Local weekly meetings on the Northern Beaches. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling.

Resources and support for anyone affected by gambling.

Great resource from Raising Children, The Australian Parenting Website.

We’re here to support you to be gamble aware with information on how to gamble safely, plus free confidential support for anyone affected by gambling.

Discussion from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation