Ballarat Gambling Harm Prevention Taskforce

The Ballarat Gambling Harm Prevention Taskforce is a collaborative group of local organisations, service providers, and community members working together to reduce gambling harm across our region.

The Taskforce was established in early 2018 by staff representing several local interested organisations.

Current members include: 

• Child and Family Services (Cafs)
• Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
• Ballarat Community Health
• City of Ballarat
• and a lived experience member

The objectives of the Taskforce are:

• To raise community awareness of the harms related to gambling in the Central Highlands region
• To advocate for effective legislative and policy reform in relation to gambling
• To encourage and promote alternative activities to gambling
• To adopt and promote a public health approach in relation to gambling and gambling harm
• To utilise a collaborative approach in sharing resources, knowledge, information, networks and opportunities amongst organisations 

If you would like support with your gambling, or are impacted by someone else's gambling, please contact one of the following services:

Cafs – Gambler’s Help (Ballarat)
Free, confidential support
Call: 1800 692 237
Website: Gambler's Help - Cafs

Gambler’s Help (Victoria-wide)
Free counselling and support services
Call: 1800 858 858
Website: gamblershelp.com.au

Gambling Help Online
24/7 online support and self-help tools
Website: gamblinghelponline.org.au

Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au