Aboriginal Gambling Help Service
What do we do?
The AFSS Aboriginal Gambling Help Service supports Aboriginal individuals, families, communities and service providers to better understand gambling-related harms, access culturally appropriate support, and build stronger, safer futures.
We work alongside Aboriginal people and their significant others where gambling has become, or is starting to become, a problem. Our approach recognises that education, early intervention and strong community connections are key to reducing harm.
Our service is built on 3 integrated pillars
1. Building Resilience
- Educate individuals about gambling and how it impacts lives
- Provide personal support strategies to reduce gambling harm
- Advocate and refer clients to additional services
- Increase awareness of available help and support
2. Promoting Connectedness
- Support family and friends affected by someone’s gambling
- Provide advice and information to encourage help-seeking
- Build community understanding of gambling issues
3. Awareness & Education
- Increase community and service provider understanding of gambling risks
- Promote culturally appropriate information to hotels, clubs and community groups
Our
Workshops
Our workshops help individuals, families, and communities develop a stronger understanding of gambling, its impacts, and practical strategies for change.
Problem Gambling
Understanding types of gambling, impacts and what you can do
Stop the Chase
Challenging myths and building realistic expectations
Deadly Choices
Identifying warning signs and learning positive steps for change
What Am I Really Gambling With?
Exploring how gambling affects self and others
Gambling & the Workplace
Employers and employees
Problem Gambling for Aboriginal People
Helping hotels & clubs understand unique community issues
Online Gambling
Risks, impacts and staying safe
Youth Gambling
Understanding risks, warning signs and where to get help
These workshops can be delivered confidentially and tailored to your group or organisation.
Support for Individuals and Families
If gambling is causing stress or harm to you or someone you care about our team can support you
You may benefit from support if you
- Spend more money than you can afford
- Constantly worry about bills
- Try to stop gambling but struggle
- Want strategies to control money and time
- Need help reducing gambling or changing habits
Want one-on-one or group support
We can help you to
- Learn practical money management skills
- Put systems in place to manage bills
- Develop strategies to reduce or stop gambling
- Become smarter with your money and time
- Access advocacy and referrals
Reaching out is the first step - and it can change your life for the better!
Information for Service Providers
We collaborate with community services, agencies, hotels, clubs and organisations to:
- Provide culturally informed education about gambling
- Support family, friends and communities affected by gambling
- Influence attitudes around gambling and Aboriginal communities
Our goal is to strengthen cross-sector understanding and ensure people receive culturally safe, timely, supportive help.
Testimonials
What clients say
Cody
The workshop helped me realise the link between video games and future gambling
Youth Gambling
Jason and mel
The lived experience board game was really helpful with looking at other peoples struggles
Lived Experience
Amanda
I now have blocks on my phone to stop online gambling
Online Gambling
Aboriginal Gambling Help Service Locations
You can contact any AFSS office for information or referrals.
Murray Bridge
67 Adelaide Road
Murray Bridge SA 5253
(08) 8532 1790
Port Augusta
8 -14 Victoria Parade
Port August 5700
(08) 8641 0907
Port Lincoln
21 Washington Street
Port Lincoln SA 5606
(08) 8683 1909
