• 24/7 AI-powered support to reduce gambling harm "Always Here"

• Confidential and anonymous user interactions

• Implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy and Motivational interview techniques (PGSI Assessment)

• Real-time coping strategies for managing gambling urges

BetBuddy Capabilities

Seeking Funding Interest

• AI-Powered Rapid Intake & Smart Escalation to Human Therapeutic & Financial Counsellors. (Seamless Assessment & Referral System)

• Self-Exclusion Guidance & Support - Easy Steps to Limit Gambling Access

• Progress tracking and goal-setting features

• Psychoeducation - resources on reducing gambling harm and related services across Victoria

We are seeking funding to transform BetBuddy from a promising prototype into a groundbreaking solution. Your investment will enable us to enhance our AI capabilities and complete full-scale development, conduct thorough user testing to refine and perfect the BetBuddy experience, and scale our infrastructure for a broader reach and impact.

Investing in BetBuddy means championing innovation in mental health technology. As the demand for AI-driven support solutions grows, BetBuddy is uniquely positioned to offer accessible, personalized help to reduce gambling harm.

BetBuddy Your Caring Agent

Josh Phiri: Developer Portfolio

Josh Phiri

With over a decade of counselling/Psychotherapy experience and a passion for innovative technology, I bring a unique blend of expertise to mental health support. Our goal is to develop AI-driven tools that provide empathetic, effective, and accessible assistance, enhancing human-centered care.

Bridging Mental Health and Technology

• 7+ years specializing in gambling addiction counselling

• Master of Counselling (Mental Health)

Professional Background

Tech Expertise

• Software developer (Self-taught )

• Specialization - Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Focus on applying NLP to mental health solutions

Vision

With a dual background in Mental Health and technology, we are committed to developing AI-driven solutions that enhance mental health support, particularly in reducing gambling harm. My experience highlights the urgent need for accessible, round-the-clock mental health support. By integrating traditional counselling approaches with the innovation of AI and NLP. We aim to create tools that provide immediate, personalized assistance to those in need. As we move towards an AI-integrated future, we are dedicated to ensuring these technological advancements complement and enhance human-centered care in the mental health sector.