Amity Community Services
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | June 3, 1976 |
| Address | Parap, Australia |
| Official website | https://www.amity.org.au |
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| Help & Support settings | Phone, Online, One-to-one |
| Helpline hours | 24/7 |
| Helpline number | 1800858858 |
| [email protected] | |
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| Last Updated | 16.03.2026 |
Amity Community Services is a Darwin-based nonprofit that provides free and confidential counselling, support, information and education for gambling harm, alcohol and other drugs, volatile substance use, and related mental health concerns.[1]
What is Amity Community Services
Amity Community Services is a for-purpose community organisation based in Darwin, Northern Territory. It provides evidence-informed services and programs focused on harm reduction and healthier habits and lifestyles. Its gambling support includes counselling, information and education for individuals, and support for family and friends affected by gambling.[2]
Amity's gambling counselling is available Territory-wide via the 24/7 Gambling helpline 1800858858 for people aged 14 and over.
Role in the industry
Amity serves as the primary gambling support provider in the Northern Territory. The organisation works alongside government bodies, local communities, and the gambling industry to develop public health initiatives, minimise gambling harm, and deliver responsible gambling training to venue staff across the territory.[3]
It operates the Gambling Harm Minimisation and Education Program, delivering counselling, community education, capacity building across the Territory, and public health campaigns.[4]
History and Reach
| Date | Milestone | Description |
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| 1976 | Organisation founded | Amity began as the Darwin and District Alcohol and Drug Dependence Foundation |
| 1980s | Harm reduction focus | The organisation shifted its work toward harm reduction and behaviours of habit |
| 1990s | Gambling support added | Amity expanded into gambling-related harm as gambling products became more available and accessible |
| 2012 | ACNC registration | Amity Community Services Inc was listed as registered with the ACNC from 3 December 2012[5] |
Support Options
| Support Type | Description |
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| Gambling Counselling | Free, confidential one-to-one therapy for individuals and affected family members to address gambling harm[6] |
| 24/7 Helpline | Toll-free telephone support providing immediate crisis intervention and referrals for Northern Territory residents[1] |
| Self-Exclusion Program | Assistance with the legal process of banning oneself from specific gambling venues in the NT to control gambling habits[7] |
| Community Education | Public health initiatives and campaigns designed to raise awareness about gambling harm and promote safer communities |
| Industry Training | Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) education and consultation provided to local gaming venues and their staff |
Amity Community Services alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gambling Harm Support SA | AU | Find local support |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.amity.org.au
- ↑ https://www.amity.org.au/about-us
- ↑ https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/nt-amity-community-services-inc
- ↑ https://www.amity.org.au/our-accomplishments
- ↑ https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c2bc0d57-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd/profile
- ↑ https://www.amity.org.au/counselling
- ↑ https://www.amity.org.au/counselling#Referal