People experiencing gambling harm across New South Wales will have greater access to support services, after the state government announced an increase of $1.3 million in annual funding for GambleAware.
The additional funding will expand GambleAware service locations from 34 to 49 across NSW, and employ five more peer support workers, bringing the total to 16. The boost comes on top of gambling and financial counsellors already providing personalised support through GambleAware service providers statewide.
GambleAware provides free and confidential support to people affected by gambling harm, whether from their own gambling or someone else’s. In 2024-25, the service supported 4,170 people through more than 19,000 counselling sessions, while the GambleAware Helpline provided telephone crisis support to more than 9,500 people.
Anyone seeking support can call the free 24-hour GambleAware Helpline on 1800 858 858. In-language support is also available for those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
See your nearest GambleAware location here.
