After months of development and testing between all states and territories, the Office for Problem Gambling is proud to announce that the new Gambling Help Online website is now live.

The services provided complement and increase the range of services available across Australia and provides clients with another avenue to access free and confidential help and support.

The new Gambling Help Online website provides:

• online chat with a qualified gambling counsellor 24hours a day, 7 days a week (users can remain anonymous or register for a more targeted service)
• moderated peer forums
• an SMS support service
• educational material, self-help modules and self-assessments tool for people looking for ways to help themselves or increase their understanding of gambling and the harm it can cause
• in language support for CALD communities with translated pages and integrated Google Translate
• refreshed design that is easily to navigate.

In addition to providing brief intervention, Gambling Help Online counsellors can also provide people with education materials, support to access peer forums and referrals to local services. Gambling Help online is for anyone affected by gambling, including friends and family, and professionals seeking advice on how to help their clients.

Gambling Help Online is backed by extensive research and expert advice and support is available to anyone seeking more information about gambling harm.

Visit: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au