Responsible gambling
Free, confidential gambling support in Australia: helplines, self-exclusion and practical tips.
Gambling can be addictive. Only play with money you can afford to lose, set time and money limits before you start, and reach out early if it stops being fun.
Free, confidential help — Australia
- National Gambling Helpline (24/7) · 1800 858 858
Free, confidential; online chat also available via Gambling Help Online.
Source: www.dss.gov.au
Self-exclusion
- BetStop — the National Self-Exclusion Register
Free Australian Government register that blocks you from all licensed Australian online and phone gambling providers.
Source: www.betstop.gov.au
Warning signs
- You play for longer or with more money than planned.
- You try to win back losses.
- You hide your gambling from others.
- You borrow money to gamble.
Contact details last checked on 28 October 2026. 18+