The Victorian Government has announced that the state's Italian and Vietnamese communities will now have access to in-language gambling support services, thanks to a $500,000 Government grant for two new bilingual Gambler’s Help counsellors. 

Gaming Minister Tony Robinson said the funding was for a two-year pilot project that aims to enhance the in-language gambling counselling services provided by Gambler’s Help. 

The bilingual Gambler’s Help counsellors will be located at agencies in Melbourne’s north and west that focus on providing services to the Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 

Victorians needing support to take control of their gambling should contact Gambler’s Help on 1800 858 858 or visit the website www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au.

The full media release can be accessed here.