What is Peer Connection?

Free, confidential phone support from people who understand

Peer Connection is a telephone support service for people who are struggling with gambling or affected by someone else’s gambling. Support is provided by trained volunteers who have experienced gambling harm themselves and can share their own stories of hope and recovery.

Sometimes, speaking to someone who’s walked the same path can be very helpful, especially if you find it hard to talk to others about it. You can have a call weekly or fortnightly (day or evening) until you no longer need support.

Our Peer Connection volunteers can:

• listen without judgment or expectations
• share personal experiences of gambling harm and recovery
• offer encouragement and strategies for change
• help you feel heard and understood
• connect you with other services if needed.

Learn how Peer Connection volunteers help

Volunteer for Peer Connection

Helping others recover from gambling harm can give you a sense of purpose and wellbeing.

To volunteer for the Peer Connection program, you need to:

• have experience of gambling harm
• not have gambled for at least the last 12 months
• be comfortable talking about your experience with clients without feeling triggered
• commit to the program for at least a year on either a weekly or fortnightly basis.

To learn more, please call 0437 553 284 or (03) 9450 2000 email [email protected] or visit our Volunteer with us page to apply.