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Supporting family and friends

It’s not easy to support someone struggling with gambling, especially if they’re close to you. What they do can impact your life every day.

Supporting family and friends

It’s not easy to support someone struggling with gambling, especially if they’re close to you. What they do can impact your life every day.

What strategies can you use?

When someone close to you has an issue with gambling, you may simply want to help them. But their gambling can also affect you emotionally, financially, and maybe even physically. We’re here to support you.

Signs of gambling harm

It’s hard to know if someone is struggling with gambling. Your loved one may have done everything possible to hide it from you. What should you look for?

Prepare yourself

It takes courage and commitment to support someone with a gambling problem on their journey to change. Get an idea of what to expect.

Start the conversation

Getting a conversation going is important. It’s the first step to getting your loved one to open up. There are some practical strategies you can use.

Supporting someone with legal issues

If you know someone that is having legal issues as a result of their gambling, we have provided information and resources that can help.

Don’t forget support for yourself

You could start off by talking to family and friends. But GambleAware counsellors are trained to share practical strategies based on research.

Supporting a young person

Are you worried about how video games, gaming and gambling may be affecting your child? Find out how you can make a difference in a young person’s life.

GambleAware acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and we pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging. GambleAware is an inclusive support service.

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