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    • Tasmanian Disability Services Act 2011
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Contact Details

By phone
Find the number of a specific division or office to contact them directly or call Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.

Our staff
Use the Tasmanian Government Directory to find staff contact details

Social media
Follow our social media accounts to keep up to date with specific programs and initiatives.

Family and Friends

Here is some information about how to look after yourself, your finances, and your family.

How you can help someone with a gambling problem

Recovering from problem gambling isn't easy. It takes hard work and a lot of encouragement. Many people with gambling problems are able to turn their lives around because of support from people close to them. Find information to assist you to talk about gambling issues, and find practical ways to help.

Adapted from Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation , with permission.

Information about local services

Gamblers Help Tasmania provides counselling and other support for people affected by someone else's gambling.

Gamblers Help counsellors are located in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and other centres.

Services include:

• Personal and family support
• Support groups
• Access to Self Exclusions through the Tasmanian Gambling Exclusion Scheme. This scheme provides a means for patrons to be excluded from nominated gaming activities and venues.

These services are delivered by Anglicare Tasmania 1800 243 232 and Relationships Australia Tasmania 1300 364 277.

Other help providers are:

• your GP
• psychologists and counsellors in private practice
• Holyoake Tasmania - (03) 6224 1777 or admin@holyoake.com.au

TV advertisement

You may have seen the TV ad from this campaign.