“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

“Only I can change my life, no one can do it for me.”

“Only I can change my life, no one can do it for me.”

– Carol Burnett

“Once you begin to change, so will the world around you.”

“Once you begin to change, so will the world around you.”

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

– Confucius

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal.”

“If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan but never the goal.”

Welcome to Gambler’s Help West Vic

Gambler's Help West Vic is committed to promoting responsible gambling, and reducing gambling related harm, by helping individuals, families and communities deal with the impact and harm caused by problem gambling.  If you or someone in your family is concerned about the impact of gambling please contact Gambler’s Help.  All of our services are free, confidential and centred on the need you identify.

Contact us on 03 5337 3333 or 03 5358 7400 (Mon-Fri 9am–5pm) or CONTACT US.

If you need to speak to someone immediately, or for out-of-hours service, please contact the Gambler’s Helpline on 1800 858 858.

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Latest tweets…from the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Twitter account

@vicrgf

- September 23, 2016, 3:45 am

So pleased to attend the Korin Gamadji Institute graduation with @Richmond_FC this morning. Congratulations to the… https://t.co/AyyOhT2usM
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- September 21, 2016, 8:35 am

RT @abcnewsMelb: New anti-gambling campaign kicks off for #AFLFinals to dissuade young gamblers https://t.co/pz8L0uOluB
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- September 21, 2016, 8:34 am

RT @Doc_Samantha: Check out the website from @vicrgf for some great conversation starters for parents and kids. https://t.co/VVjKCqh9IO
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Support for Family and Friends

Gambler's Help West Vic service provides support to anyone affected by gambling, not just gamblers. If you are supporting someone with gambling issues ...

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Counselling

Counsellors are available to assist individuals, partners, family members and affected others with the issues that arise from problem gambling through face-to-face counselling or information over the phone.

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Financial Counselling

Financial Counsellors can provide information and support on financial difficulties arising from gambling, advice about government concessions and entitlements and information about where to get assistance.

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Community Education

Our Community Educator undertakes service promotion activities, as well increasing education and awareness about responsible and problem gambling, and aims to minimise the harm of problem gambling within the community. Our friendly Community …

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Venue Support

Venue Support Workers support the ongoing development of responsible gambling practices and environments within the gaming industry. Our Venue Support Workers are keen to hear from any industry worker who would like information and are available …

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