Bondi Junction

Our GambleAware - South Eastern Sydney service offers two vital services: counselling for people who are experiencing problem gambling, and their families, as well as financial counselling.

COVID-19 UPDATE - We are still open
Our Counselling & Family Services are still operating, providing appointments via phone, Zoom or Skype. Please call our team for an appointment: 1300 130 225 or 9332 3506

We are open Monday to Friday, with after-hours available by appointment on Saturdays.

A gambling problem can be identified by spending more money on gambling than is affordable as well as spending too much time gambling. Gambling problems may not be easily disclosed but could be accompanied by social difficulties, relationship issues, financial problems, housing and legal difficulties, mental health issues including depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking.

Financial counselling is also available to assist with financial issues from problem gambling.

If you or a family member or friend, have issues with gambling, it might be time to show gambling who's boss. Learn more and take the 30 second test here.

Our professional Gambling Counsellors deliver face to face, telephone or online counselling. No referrals are required.

Treatment for Problem Gambling

A 6-8 week evidence based structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Treatment Program, which includes:

strategies for harm minimisation (controlled gambling) or abstinence (quitting completely)
sessions on maintaining recovery and managing relapse
Follow up sessions to support recovery goals
Self Exclusion Programs, which apply to approximately 35 venues (including AHA hotels and Clubs NSW) if requested

Support for Family & Friends

Counselling for partners or family members affected by someone else's gambling problem
Individual, couple and/or family sessions and workshops are available to provide information, strategies, self-care, peer support and break down feelings of isolation

Financial assistance for this project was provided by the New South Wales Government from the Responsible Gambling Fund and enables us to offer gambling counselling to people living in and around suburbs such as Alexandria, Centennial Park, Chippendale, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Paddington, Pyrmont, Redfern, Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Ultimo and Woolloomooloo, Bondi, Bondi Junction, North Bondi, Clovelly, Coogee, Kensington, Kingsford, Matraville, Eastgardens, Daceyville, Hillsdale, Maroubra,, Botany, Eastlakes, and Randwick.

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