Specific assistance is offered to people with financial difficulties. Specific services are also available for people concerned about the problem gambling behaviour of themselves or a family member
Financial Counselling
Free, confidential financial counselling is available in Ballarat, Daylesford, Bacchus Marsh and Ararat. Contact the relevant office. This is a para-legal service that assists people in financial difficulty by providing information and support to negotiate with creditors; to arrange assistance dealing with electricity, gas and water suppliers and to consider the implications of bankruptcy.
Specific assistance is offered to people with financial difficulties arising from the problem gambling behaviour of themselves or a family member.
Gamblers Help
CAFS provides Gamblers Help in conjunction with Relationships Australia Ballarat.
A service specifically for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds operates from Ballarat. This involves individual counselling and assisting people to make contact with other services as well as community education around gambling issues. Contact Evie Dichiera on 5337 3333.
Help to manage problem gambling behaviours is available through Daylesford and Bacchus Marsh offices.
Financial counselling for issues arising from problem gambling is available by contacting Lorraine Clarke on 5337 3333.
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