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Train with Lifeline

Lifeline is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and has expertise in delivering training in two areas; Volunteer Training and Community or Corporate Training.

1. Volunteer Training

As a Registered Training Organisation, Lifeline is able to offer volunteers who are training as telephone counsellors, the option of being assessed for Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills. This is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)

Find out more about:

Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills

RTO Training

2. Community and Corporate Training

Lifeline Training offers tailored short courses for corporate or community groups. This training is focused on:

  • wellbeing and self care
  • relationship skills
  • communication skills
  • dealing with challenging situations

For more information in Lifeline's Community and Corporate Training go to Commercial Training

Lifeline's suicide prevention arm, LivingWorks, offers a number of training programs to assist with suicide prevention and awareness. To find out more go to LivingWorks.

Contact Details:

If you would like more information about Lifeline Training for volunteers or for commercial or community groups, please contact us:

Lifeline Australia
PO Box 173, Deakin West ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6215 9400
Fax: (02) 6215 9401
email: training@lifeline.org.au
Or use our online contact form

 

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Latest News

Report Shows Importance of Political Leadership

30 Aug 2010 A report on the reduction of firearm related suicides following the gun buy back scheme shows the vital role strong political leadership plays in suicide prevention. Read the full story

Lifeline Welcomes Green's Mental Health Policy

04 Aug 2010 Lifeline has today welcomed the promise of funding support for their 24 hour telephone crisis support service, 13 11 14, from the Australian Greens Party. Read the full story

Suicide prevention funding commitment will save lives

27 Jul 2010 Lifeline welcomes today’s election commitment by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon for $276.9 million of funding over four years to tackle suicide and promote better mental health in our community. Read the full story

See our media release collection

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