Share your story

Sharing your story about your experiences of gambling can have a profound impact on yourself and others. Your insight into recovery and the challenges you have faced sends a powerful message that overcoming gambling problems is possible.

Complete the form below to share your story. The fields marked * are mandatory. We will publish the name in the Your name field so use first names or pen names only. We will not publish your email address. By submitting a story, you are agreeing to the guidelines above. It could take up to three days to review and publish your story.

If you need immediate help, please call Gambler's Help on 1800 858 858. This service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free and confidential.

Not a replacement for seeking help

Submitting a story or reading these stories isn't a replacement for professional help. Our web team are not counsellors so if you need immediate help call Gambler's Help on 1800 858 858 or Gambler's Help Youthline on 1800 262 376. If you would some other type of support, see what help is available here.

Stories are moderated and comment free

Readers cannot comment or reply to your story. We review stories and will delete any swearing or insulting language before publication. We will delete the names of specific venues, businesses or organisations (for your own protection). We will also delete any references to people from different cultural or religious backgrounds. If you see a comment you feel is inappropriate, please let us know

Protect your privacy

Please don't include your full name, contact details or enough detail in your story that identifies you. If you do, we will edit those details to protect your privacy. Use just your first name or a pen name.

We ask for your email address but we won't publish it. We may use it to send you an email if your story has broken the rules to explain why. We will not use your email address to send you any unrelated information.

By using this website you are accepting the terms of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation website privacy statement.

We might use your story to help others

Leaving your story here means you are granting us permission to use your story, or part of your story, in other ways like in a brochure or counsellor education materials to help others affected by problem gambling.

No advertising please

We will not post stories that endorse or advertise services, books, blogs or websites that you recommend on our site.

Not a forum for political discussion

Our aim is to connect people with information about the services and support available for people affected by problem gambling. This is not the place for discussion about policy and regulation of the gambling industry.

Respect copyright

Please don't post anyone else's copyrighted material without the copyright owner's permission.

For your safety

If you are at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else, please call emergency services straight away on telephone: 000.

Any questions?

If you have an enquiry or want to give us feedback, please contact us.

By submitting this information, you agree to our privacy statement. Please read it carefully.