GAMBLER'S HELP
Call Cafs for free, confidential help on 1800 692 237
Or call Gambler’s Help 24/7 on 1800 858 858
Are you at risk of gambling harm?
It doesn’t matter how much you gamble, if you’re spending more than you can afford you, or the people around you, may be experiencing gambling harm.
Cafs Gambler’s Help team can assist you.
Gambling harm is about more than just losing money. It is any negative consequence, caused or made worse by gambling. No matter who you are or how gambling affects you, Cafs can help.
Cafs provides free and confidential counselling services, secondary consultations, professional development staff training, community education and venue support.
CAFS GAMBLER’S HELP CAN ASSIST YOU
Cafs Therapeutic Counsellors can talk to you about issues or concerns you have, regarding gambling, in a safe, confidential and accepting environment.
Some areas you might like to explore in counselling include:
- How to manage gambling urges.
- Issues that can underlie gambling behaviours such as anxiety, anger, boredom, loneliness, depression, or relationship difficulties.
- Misconceptions about gambling such as the likelihood of winning, randomness, and the programming of poker machines.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
We work to inform and educate the community, to reduce the risk and impact of problem gambling.
Our health promotion workers deliver education and activities to increase community knowledge and awareness of the harm caused from gambling.
They work to minimise the harm of gambling for vulnerable groups and support local community members by:
- raising awareness of the types of harm people can experience from gambling
- promoting responsible gambling
- promoting the range of services available through Gambler’s Help or available resources.
- supporting people to address the underlying causes of problem gambling
- reducing stigma and barriers to seeking help
BE AHEAD OF THE GAME
SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Be Ahead of the Game school education program aims to raise awareness of the risks of gambling among young people.
Drawing on the latest research, the free program is offered to secondary school aged students, teachers and parents to help young people develop informed attitudes to gambling and necessary financial literacy skills.
For more information download the Be Ahead Of The Game Brochure or call Cafs on 5337 3333 today.
