If you have contacted Gambler's Help Southern to make an appointment for counselling or financial counselling for the effects of your own gambling or the gambling of someone you care about you may have been also directed to this site to obtain information to support and prepare you before your first appointment.

These materials will introduce you to Gambler's Help services and provide helpful advice to support you before and between counselling sessions.

Note for people of non-english speaking backgrounds: There is a range of information available on the Gambler's Help website in languages other than english. For service information click here or for Strategies for Change click here.

Think of What You're Really Gambling With
A basic introduction to Gambler's Help services in Victoria.

You Can Control You Gambling
A guide to help you assess you gambling and provide you with tools to get back in control.

Pokies. Know The Facts
An introduction to how poker machines work.

Strategies for Change with Linked Extras
A self-help guide to help you make significant changes to overcome your gambling. This edition has supporting materials linked into the guide.

Does Someone You Care About Have A Gambling Problem?
A guide for people with a family member or friend experiencing gambling problems.

Protection for You and Your Family
A brochure on legal and financial issues for those affected by a family member's gambling.

Financial Counselling Services
A brochure outlining the financial counselling services offered by Gambler's Help Southern