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Are you concerned that someone close to you, perhaps a friend, colleague or family member is having trouble controlling their gambling?

As with many other forms of addiction, it can be a tough subject to broach: perhaps you don’t feel that it is your place to say anything, or you’re concerned that they might react badly. That’s understandable, and to help we are preparing resources that can assist you in starting a conversation and begin making a real, positive difference in their lives, and that of the people around them.
To learn what kind of resources would be of most use to you, please complete the brief survey below. That will help us direct our resources most effectively.

When trying to help a person with a gambling problem which topics would interest you the most?

  • Addiction
  • Easy-to-achieve step by step guides
  • Advice on money management
  • How to deal with creditors
  • Health and lifestyle advice
  • Advice on how to manage stress
  • What to do instead of gambling
  • Real life stories
  • Managing depression and anxiety
  • Social isolation and loneliness
  • Other (please specify)

When trying to help the person with a gambling problem, what offline resources would be most useful for you?

  • Telephone support
  • Face-to-face support
  • How to deal with creditors
  • Printed brochures/fact sheets
  • Worksheets
  • Self-help guides
  • Other (please specify)

When trying to help the person with a gambling problem, what online resources would be most useful for you?

  • Online learning/courses
  • Website
  • Fact sheets
  • Step-by-step guides
  • Case studies
  • Videos
  • An online peer support forum
  • Web chat
  • Work sheets
  • Other (please specify)

Would any of these online tools be of assistance?

  • Y
    N
  • A tracking tool showing how much money the person is saving by not gambling, and how that can be put towards other, better things.

  • A daily summary record so that the person can track their progress, moods, during the day, with a particular focus on their triggers and avoiding them.

Which of the following channels do you currently use?

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Twitter
  • Google
  • Other (please specify)

What other areas of support or counselling have you accessed, or might you consider accessing?

  • Relationship counselling
  • Drug and alcohol services
  • Domestic violence services
  • Mental Health services
  • Services relating to social isolation & loneliness
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Financial counselling
  • Other (please specify)

In thinking about the person in your life with a gambling problem, what type of help do you need the most?

What do you feel are the biggest gaps in your current knowledge and/or ability to help and support the person in your life with a gambling problem?

Contact us

If gambling has become a problem for you, or someone you care about, get some help. It’s free and confidential.

Call the Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Click for online counselling and real time chat