Self help manual
The Queensland Government has produced a self-help manual for gamblers called 'You can control your gambling'.
The self-help manual is a tool that helps gamblers identify and reduce the impact of their gambling habits. It can be used with counselling or as a self-management tool. It has been designed to be an easy to read, every day resource.
The self-help manual is available from your local Gambling Help Service provider by contacting the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858 or you can download a copy of the manual here (PDF 620 K).
The self-help manual has also been distributed to selected doctors’ surgeries in South East Queensland.
Doctors wishing to obtain additional supplies of the self-help manual for their practice can contact us at the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation to arrange delivery.
Stay in control
The self-help manual and Gambling Help Services can help people with gambling problems.
There are also steps that you can take so that gambling doesn’t become a problem:
- gamble for the fun of it, not the money
- set yourself a limit and don't exceed it
- don't chase your losses. Leave. Walk away
- think of the people who need your support
- stay in control and gamble responsibly
- consider leaving your ATM card at home so you won't be tempted to take extra cash out at the venue
- ask someone you trust to look after your ATM card for you and have them promise not to return it until you have left the venue
- set a budget.
Gambling Help Online can help with these strategies.
The Australian Government’s Understanding Money website can also help you understand your finances and set a budget.
Last reviewed 20 April 2012