About Lifeline
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crisis support services during their toughest moments.
Lifeline's work
Lifeline exists to ensure that no one must face their toughest moments alone. For over 60 years, Lifeline have been connecting Australians in need through crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Every 24 seconds, a person in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help.
Their services have never been needed more. Through phone, text and online chat Lifeline is available 24 hours a day to listen, without judgement, to any person in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, experiencing crisis or longs to be heard.
Lifeline provides opportunities for connection through digital and face-to-face suicide prevention crisis support services through a network of 41 centres, 10,000 volunteers including 4,500 Crisis Supporters and 1,000 employees.
Lifeline provides opportunities for connection through digital and face-to-face suicide prevention crisis support services through a network of 41 centres, 10,000 volunteers including 4,500 Crisis Supporters and 1,000 employees.
It takes $39 to help connect someone in crisis with trained volunteers to provide support to people in moments of crisis.
“I'd like to thank everyone I contacted at Lifeline for the last two weeks. You guys have been holding my hand while I go through depression. I went through a lot of down times, thoughts about dying and worrying and I'm finally coming to a place where I have some hope to get through. I'm feeling more energy and optimism and I thank you heartily. You all do a wonderful job.”
- Anonymous Help Seeker 2026
Impact in FY24-25
1,090,820 calls answered
Someone reaches out every 24 seconds
87,690 text chats answered
142,871 online chats answered
Busiest day = 35,000 calls answered
52,416 safety plans created
HOW OTHERS FUNDRAISED
RehabCo and Thrive Psychology
Their Sydney Team hosted a lunch and laugh for International Allied Health Practitioners Day 2025. The team provide allied health services to people in times of crisis, to pay thank you to crisis support services they raised funds for Lifeline. Team leader, Nathan, had his head and face shaved to drive donations.
The team enjoyed running the blades and scissors over Nathan’s head and face as a reward for raising over $1,500!
Farrah's 24 hour run!
Farrah ran 160km over 24 hours, raising $6,000 for Lifeline to raise awareness and start conversations around mental health.
"Lifeline is such an amazing service and so important to keep funding for."
Farrah runs because it helps her process her own thoughts and emotions, making her feel connected to herself and others.
"Combining my next big running challenge with fundraising for Lifeline felt right."
Run for Andrew
Along with family and friends, Peter has organised Run for Andrew each year for the past 6 years, in memory of his good friend Andrew who passed away in 1988.
The group has raised over $67,000 in 6 years. They start with a run/walk around The 'Tan, followed by drinks and dinner -
"The event really encompasses all who have struggled or continue to struggle with mental health and brings friends and families together to remember him, have some fun and raise money for a great service."
100 days with no alcohol
Gian and Cam went Sober for 100 days together in support of Lifeline.
“We did it to raise funds and awareness for mental health, a cause very close to our hearts. We did it to raise funds and start important conversations.”
Thank you Gian and Cam!
9kms - 180 laps
Hannah swam 9km on World Suicide Prevention Day.
She raised an incredible $3,440 to support Lifeline and help others by raising awareness and starting conversations, to remind people that they don’t have to carry everything alone. "There is something about swimming that makes you spend a lot of time alone with your thoughts. Those long hours in the water can be incredibly quiet and reflective."
Cricket2Surf
Adi, Cos, Mihir, Sarth and Taz took on the iconic City2Surf 2026 and ran in their full cricket gear!
Through wonderful community and workplace support they raised $6,990 to ensure Lifeline can be there anyway, anytime for anyone.
Running 14km is a challenge but running it in full cricket gear is even harder! Thank you Cricket2Surf Team.
Through wonderful community and workplace support they raised $6,990 to ensure Lifeline can be there anyway, anytime for anyone.
Running 14km is a challenge but running it in full cricket gear is even harder! Thank you Cricket2Surf Team.
