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Reducing Gambling Related Harm

If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s you can get support and answers to your questions from a range of services.

Gamblers Help

Online

24/7 services offer comprehensive self-help and counselling via email or chat.
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au

Phone

24/7 Gambling Helpline Tasmania offers advice, information, telephone counselling and referrals to in-person counselling.

1800 858 858

In person

Gamblers Help counsellors are located in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and other centres.

      • Personal
      • Family
      • Financial
      • Support groups
      • Self exclusions

These in-person services are delivered by Anglicare Tasmania 1800 243 232 and Relationships Australia Tasmania 1300 364 277.

Exclusions from gambling

People can be excluded from gambling in hotels, clubs, casinos and wagering outlets in Tasmania, and from gambling through online operators licensed in Tasmania. Information about the different types of gambling exclusions is available here.

Click here to find out more about taking a break from gambling.

Further information

Do you work in the gambling industry? Working with gambling products may increase the risk of developing gambling problems. How would you recognise someone with gambling problems? Refer to our staff tips.

Click here for more information, including fact sheets and brochures for gamblers and those affected by gambling.


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