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Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 – 44 with around 21,000 Australians affected by the death of someone to suicide every year.
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. These services include:
• 24 Hour Telephone Crisis Line – 13 11 14
• Lifeline Text, 6pm - midnight (AEDT) - 0477 13 11 14
• Online Crisis Support Chat www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp
• Service Finder - free directory of local health and community services
• DValert - Domestic Violence Response Training
• Lifeline Centres nationwide provide specific services relevant to local communities.
Our History
Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line, which operated out of the Methodist Central Mission in Sydney. Just a few days after it was first established Lifeline received over one hundred calls for help.
Today, somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis line 13 11 14 every minute.
As a charity we rely on the support of the community to support our life saving work.
To find out more or to make a donation visit www.lifeline.org.au
- Please note we are unable to provide crisis support on LinkedIN. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support or use our online crisis support chat service every night. www.lifeline.org.au/crisischat
Dial 000 if life is in danger.
Visit www.lifeline.org.au for more information
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. These services include:
• 24 Hour Telephone Crisis Line – 13 11 14
• Lifeline Text, 6pm - midnight (AEDT) - 0477 13 11 14
• Online Crisis Support Chat www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp
• Service Finder - free directory of local health and community services
• DValert - Domestic Violence Response Training
• Lifeline Centres nationwide provide specific services relevant to local communities.
Our History
Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line, which operated out of the Methodist Central Mission in Sydney. Just a few days after it was first established Lifeline received over one hundred calls for help.
Today, somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis line 13 11 14 every minute.
As a charity we rely on the support of the community to support our life saving work.
To find out more or to make a donation visit www.lifeline.org.au
- Please note we are unable to provide crisis support on LinkedIN. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support or use our online crisis support chat service every night. www.lifeline.org.au/crisischat
Dial 000 if life is in danger.
Visit www.lifeline.org.au for more information
Overview
Location
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney
Employees
51-200
Total raised
$1.5M
Founded date
1963
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 46
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| Apr 17, 2024 | Empowerment For Carers of Loved Ones When Working Through Mental Health Transformations | First Aid Pro Logo Mental Health - The Inner Fight Mental Health Support For Carers This post highlights the significance of emotional support, including active listening and reassurance, to help individuals feel supported and less isolated... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | ‘I had to be brave’: Clare Shine’s journey back from the brink | Sydney, Australia – As the Republic of Ireland played their first ever Women’s World Cup match on July 20, former Ireland striker Clare Shine was making a defining debut of her own. Three years and a month to the day since her second attemp... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | A silent emergency: The rise in suicides among UK doctors | Warning: This story contains details about suicide that some readers may find disturbing. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help and support are available. Visit Befrienders Worldwide for more information about suppor... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Financial stress and mental health: Five things that can help | Financial stress is increasing and, understandably, is causing some distress Image by pexels Financial stress is affecting us in many different ways. Some people are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, or maintain a place to live. Oth... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | How we remember them: Celebrating the life of a friend who died | Warning: This story contains references to suicide. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help is available. Visit Befrienders Worldwide for more information. New Orleans, United States – Luke Crowther’s friendship with S... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Apple : Fitness+ will feature Prince William on Time to Walk starting December 6 | UPDATEDecember 3, 2021 Apple Fitness+ will feature Prince William on Time to Walk starting December 6 The episode will be available anytime to Fitness+ subscribers and for free as a special airing on Apple Music 1 The second season of Time ... |
| Oct 19, 2021 | UK building safety crisis: ‘We are at breaking point’ | Finally, after years of hard work and saving, I had done it. In late 2017, I purchased a one-bed flat, and it was a dream come true. But this dream did not last long. It soon crumbled into a horrific nightmare. A nightmare where I am at ris... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | UK universal credit cut: ‘We don’t know how we will survive’ | I am fast approaching 60 and I have been disabled for many years now. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) type IV – a debilitating genetic connective tissue disorder – as well as osteoarthritis, arthritis, sleep apnea, asthma and many other... |
| Sep 10, 2021 | No suicide spike during lockdowns, but experts say threat remains | London, United Kingdom – In the north London neighbourhood of Finsbury Park, a four-storey terraced, brick house sits on a quiet street around the corner from a row of bridal shops. Inside, it is calm and tidy, with cacti and jade plants do... |
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FAQ about Lifeline Australia
When was Lifeline Australia founded?
Lifeline Australia was founded in 1963.
How much funding has Lifeline Australia raised?
Lifeline Australia has raised $1.5M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Lifeline Australia?
Parsers VC has collected 46 articles mentioning Lifeline Australia, among them “Empowerment For Carers of Loved Ones When Working Through Mental Health Transformations” (Apr 17, 2024) and “‘I had to be brave’: Clare Shine’s journey back from the brink” (Jul 26, 2023).
Is Lifeline Australia still active?
Yes, Lifeline Australia is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 9, 2024.