Resources by state: VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT

Resources by State and Territory of Australia

Below are the main state and partner support services for gaming addiction available in each state and territory. All services work for free, anonymously and around the clock or according to a predetermined schedule.

Victoria (VIC)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (single national; in Victoria available 24 hours a day)
• Face-to-face counseling: more than 40 offices statewide - individual and family counseling
• Online support: chat on gamblershelp. vic. gov. au, video recording sessions
• Extras: Gamblers Anonymous self-help groups, financial planning courses

New South Wales (NSW)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Face-to-face services: more than 30 centers in the metropolis and regions; psychologists, social workers
• Online resources: gamblinghelponline. org. au - chat, e-mail consultations, self-assessment of risk
• Groups: Weekly Gamblers Anonymous meetings, support for relatives

Queensland (QLD)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)

Local offices: Centres in Breezeben, Townsville, Cairns, etc.

Online platform: gamblershelp. com. au - chat, webinars, self-learning modules

Special projects: retreats in rural communities, teen groups

South Australia (SA)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Face-to-face consultations: Adelaide and regional offices; support for LGBTIQ +, indigenous people
• Online support: chat. gamblinghelpsa. org. au, video consultations
• Additional: financial advice, family therapy

Western Australia (WA)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Regional centres: Perth, Broome, Kalgoorlie and more
• Online services: gamblershelp. wa. gov. au - chat, online courses, self-help applications
• Support groups: Gamblers Anonymous meetings, peer-mentoring programs

Tasmania (TAS)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Face-to-face receptions: Hobart, Launceston; field consultations in sparsely populated areas
• Online resource: gamblinghelponline. org. au (single platform for TAS and NSW)
• Services: individual counseling, webinars, self-help groups

Northern Territory (NT)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Local offices: Darwin, Alice Springs; mobile brigades for remote communities
• Online support: gamblershelp. nt. gov. au - chat, video communication
• Features: indigenous programs, intercultural support

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

• Phone: 1800 858 858 (24/7)
• Face-to-face consultations: Canberra Centre; psychologists, social workers
• Online platform: gamblershelp. act. gov. au - chat, email, informational webinars
• Additional: corporate prevention programs, school presentations

Each of the listed services provides complete confidentiality, professional psychological support, routing to face-to-face or online specialists and follow-up control. For emergencies (suicidal thoughts, acute crisis), call emergency services 000 immediately.