Gambling Can Affect Anyone - Support is Available

Learn how to recognise the signs of gambling harm, access practical tools, and find free confidential support for yourself or someone you care about.

Need support now? Call GambleAware on 1800 858 858 for free and confidential support, 24 hours a day.

Souths Cares Gambling Education Campaign

The South Sydney Rabbitohs were the first NRL Club to partner with Reclaim the Game and decline advertising income from sports betting companies, taking a strong leadership position in addressing the harm of gambling our in community.

Souths Cares Gambling Education Campaign builds on the South Sydney Rabbitohs legacy of addressing gambling harm, with the campaign empowering the voices of First Nations athletes and young people in raising awareness of gambling harm, promoting safer choices, and encouraging help-seeking within our communities.

Understanding Gambling Harm

What is Gambling Harm?

Gambling harm occurs when gambling negatively impacts a person’s:

• Finances
• Relationships
• Mental health
• Work or Study
• Physical Wellbeing
• Community and Cultural Connections

Gambling harm can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or income. Often the signs develop gradually over time. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signs Gambling May Be Becoming Harmful

Financial Signs

• Spending more money than intended
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Chasing losses
• Missing bills or payments
• Selling belongings to continue gambling

Emotional & Behavioural Signs

• Feeling anxious, guilty or stressed about gambling
• Gambling to escape problems or emotions
• Difficulty stopping or cutting back
• Becoming withdrawn or secretive

Relationships & Social Impacts

• Arguing about money or gambling
• Pulling away from family and friends
• Reduced participation in hobbies or activities

Work & Study Impacts

• Difficulty concentrating
• Increased absences
• Falling behind in responsibilities

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GambleAware NSW

Free and Confidential Support

Free and confidential counselling and support services available 24/7.

• Phone: 1800 858 858
• Online counselling available
• Financial counselling referrals
• Support for family and friends
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support services
• Multilingual support services

Visit: GambleAware NSW Support Services

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Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities

Souths Cares recognises the importance of culturally safe and community-led support services.

GambleAware NSW offers specialist support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally informed counselling and support pathways. 

Who You Can Yarn With

There are a range of culturally safe services which are all free and confidential. You can use them for yourself or if you are worried about someone else’s gambling: 

• Yarn to a counsellor anytime day or night by calling 1800 858 858
• Book a face-to-face appointment with a counsellor in your local area.
• Chat to a counsellor online by visiting gamblinghelponline.org.au.