Residents across the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands experiencing gambling harm are being urged to reach out for help this GambleAware Week (19-25 October).
Figures reveal as many as 1 in 5 people across NSW are affected, although shame and fear of judgement are delaying many people from seeking support.
Alison Parkinson from the Office of Responsible Gambling said increasing awareness and reducing stigma are key to locals getting the help they need.
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