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 Our History We were established in Wollongong in March 1969 and the Nowra branch was opened in 1981. The service is non-denominational and Volunteer Telephone Crisis Supporters come from a wide range of backgrounds. 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 https://lifelinesouthcoast.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
