Lifeline Services

[ 24hr Telephone Counselling, Information and Referral]
Accessible and confidential for the cost of a local call.
[ Community Visitors Scheme ]
Friends for Older People in Nursing Homes
[ Chats Program]
Volunteers meeting with elderly people facing social isolation.
[ Suicide Prevention Workshops]
Community workshops and services.
[ StandBy Response Service]
Support and information for peope bereaved by suicide.

24 HOUR TELEPHONE COUNSELLING

• Staffed by trained volunteers who are supervised by experienced staff
• The mission of Lifeline Australia is to provide high quality 24 hour telephone counselling nationwide (and associated community services)
• Tasmania is served by 2 centres, Lifeline Hobart and Lifeline North West

Lifeline in Tasmania Telephone Counselling

• Offers an accessible and confidential 24 hour telephone counselling, information and referral service, staffed by trained volunteers
• Is available for anyone needing to talk about a worry or concern, or wanting to resolve a situation
• Is accessed for the cost of a local call from all over Tasmania

Lifeline CARES

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Lifeline HELPS

 

COMMUNITY VISITORS SCHEME

Friends for Older People

What is the Community Visitors Scheme?

• The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a program funded by the Australian Government and was established to promote links between people living in an aged care home and the wider community.
• The CVS aims to enrich the quality of life of residents of aged care homes who may be socially isolated or lonely - whether for social or cultural reasons or due to disability. By befriending an older person living in an aged care home, you have a chance to make a difference to their life - and to your own.
• Improves the quality of life of residents in aged care homes
• Assists residents in maintaining their independence
• Enhances residents' social contacts
• Minimises residents' isolation from the general community.

What is a Community Visitor?

A community visitor is a person who sets aside time, at least once a fortnight, to visit and befriend a resident of an aged care home. Visits should be spent doing something you both enjoy - you might want to read, listen to music, chat and reminisce or go for a walk.  The activities you undertake will depend on the health of the resident.

 

More Information ...

If you would like to know more about the Community Visitors Scheme because you:

• Would like to become a visitor
• Know of a person living in residential aged care who would like a visitor
• Email Lifeline Hobart for more information: attention CVS Coordinator  info.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au

Contact
Community Visitors Scheme Coordinator
at Lifeline Hobart
Telephone: (03) 6224 3450      Facsimile: (03) 6224 1675

 

Chats Program

Location: Hobart Area

Lifeline Chats is a HACC (Home and Community Care) funded program for older people who are living in their homes and who are missing out on community activities and personal friendships.

Initially participants will receive a regular call, at a pre-arranged time, from a volunteer from Lifeline.  The main purpose is to listen and build a supportive relationship through friendly conversation.

 

Volunteer callers are able to provide information about events and activities, contact information for relevant services and organisations and other information as required, without pressure for participants to join groups or activities.  Our focus is on getting to know participants and to support them in the direction they choose for their life.

 

The Chats program offers a range of social and cultural activities which reflect the interests of our participants.  These include group activities around crafts, games, movies, singing and dining.  Small group activities and outings are arranged around specific events, or on an ongoing basis, to support participants in maintaining involvement in the community and to assist in building friendships founded on common interests.

 

Participants in the Program are supported by appropriately trained volunteers.

Direct further enquiries and requests for an assessment interview to the Chats Coordinator Leigh Delaney

• Telephone: (03) 6224 3450        • Facsimile: (03) 62241675

Address:  5 Battery Square, Battery Point, 7004.

• Email: attention: Chats Program info.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au

 

CHATS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - the older the better!!

You are needed urgently by the Lifeline Chats Program
If you are 18 or over,
If you have an hour or two a week to volunteer,
If you enjoy the company of older people,
If you love meeting new friends.

WE MAY HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU !!!!

Chats Volunteers can be involved in a range of exciting roles supporting older people.

We need people who enjoy talking with older people and would like to join our team of callers. The main purpose of the call is to listen and build a supportive relationship through friendly conversation.

 

Volunteer callers provide information about events and activities, contact information for relevant services and organisations and other information as required. There is no pressure for participants to join groups or activities.  Our focus is on getting to know participants and to support them in the direction they choose for their life.

 

This aspect of the program does not include “face to face” contact, but you may wish to also work as a Social Activities volunteer.

 

Shifts are normally for 2 hours duration and occur at pre-arranged and regular times each week.  Calls can be made from the Lifeline Office or, provided you have internet access, may be made from home after an appropriate period of training and support.

 

Social Activities volunteers attend outings and activities (at no cost) to support participants in their social interaction and engagement.  This support may be in participating and assisting in craft activities, playing board games, discussion of current events or movies, assisting with mobility, a friendly ear and quiet chat, introductions to other people with similar interests or in many other ways.

You will receive training and support and have the opportunity to make a significant difference in other people’s lives.

To get more information please phone Chats Program Coordinator Leigh Delaney on  6224 3450 or contact by email:  attention: Chats Program info.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au.

HACC (A Joint Commonwealth and State/Territory Program)

SUICIDE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS

LivingWorks

Preventing suicide - You can make a difference
In addition to its telephone counselling and other services, Lifeline coordinates LivingWorks suicide intervention awareness and training programmes for the community throughout Australia.
LivingWorks is available in several countries - mainly in North America, Norway and Australia. In Australia, LivingWorks auspiced by Lifeline.

safeTALK

• 2 - 3 hour presentation
• For the general community
• Basic questions about suicide answered.

Presentations are held regularly - phone (03) 62243450 or email attention: Training and Education Manager: info.south@lifelinetasmania.com.au for details

($10 per person)

Suicide Intervention Training Skills Workshop (SITS)

• 1 day workshop
• For volunteers and workers in organisations who want to develop suicide prevention skills
• Enhanced understanding of suicidal behaviours, and how to provide support to a person at risk

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

• 2 day workshop
• For anyone who is in a 'caregiver' role within the community, professionals, as well as families, friends and volunteers
• Development of knowledge and skills to actively intervene with a suicidal person

For more information, contact
Lifeline Hobart Office:  5 Battery Square Battery Point, 7004.
Phone: (03) 6224 3450
Email: attention: Training and Education Manager: info.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au 

STANDBY RESPONSE SERVICE

Who can access this service?

StandBy responds to families, friends and associates who have been bereaved through suicide.

This includes:

• local residents bereaved through a local suicide,
• local resident bereaved through a suicide occuring elsewhere, and
• non-local residents bereaved through a local suicide.

StandBy is a service available to people bereaved by a recent or a past suicide. Whenever you need help, StandBy will be there to provide support and assistance.

What Does the Service Offer?

• Personal support, counselling and information.
• Referral to resources in the community.
• StandBy is a suicide bereavement response service that provides 24-hour coordinated community crisis response.  

How to Contact the StandBy Response Service

Phone the following number Monday to Friday 9 - 5pm  62243450

To access the 24-hour mobile:  0400 183 490

Alternatively, please email us at:

attention: StandBy South  standby.south@lifelinetasmania.org.au