Media Releases

Running for Lifeline and Good Mental Health
2008-08-08 This Sunday 10 August, many participants will be running or walking the City2Surf and raising funds for Lifeline as their chosen charity.

Australia's First National Stress Down Day Tomorrow
2008-07-23 Thousands of people around Australia are expected to take time out tomorrow Thursday 24 July to take part in the nation’s first national stress down day.

Georgie Parker Launches National Stress Down day
2008-07-10 Seven times Logie winner Georgie Parker today launched Australia’s first national stress down day called Stress Down on 24/7.

Stressed Out Australia - Survey Sparks Call for Urgent Change
2008-07-03 Results of a Newspoll Omnibus Survey commissioned by Lifeline Australia indicate that an alarming 91% of adult Australians feel stress in at least one important area of their lives. 

Dawn O'Neil Appointed to National Advisory Council on Mental Health
2008-06-16 Lifeline Australia CEO, Dawn O’Neil has been appointed to the newly established National Advisory Council on Mental Health.

Lifeline wants Australia to Stress Down on 24/7
2008-06-10 Lifeline is asking all Australians to mark 24 July 2008 (24/7) as a day to engage in some stress reducing activities.

Lifeline's Multi-award Winning Campaign with the NRL and Triple Eight Racing Again Recognised
2008-05-08 On Wednesday 30 April Lifeline Australia was recognised with a Givewell Good Giving Guide Charity Award for its "help a mate" suicide awareness campaign run in partnership with the National Rugby League's One Community Program and Team Vodafone Triple Eight Racing. 

Families: An Important Ingredient for Emotional Wellbeing
2008-05-07 National Families Week will be held next week - 11 to 17 of May – to coincide with the UN International Day of Families and Mothers’ Day. During this time, Lifeline would like to encourage people to think about the way in which families can have a positive impact on emotional health and wellbeing. 

Lifeline Celebrating 45 years and Beyond
2008-03-14 This Sunday 16 March Lifeline will celebrate its 45th anniversary by remembering the journey that has taken place since its establishment in Sydney in 1963, while also looking to the future.

Lifeline awarded for Campaigns with both NRL and Triple Eight Racing
2008-03-06 On Monday 25 February, Lifeline Australia was honored with two awards from the Fundraising Institute of Australia, in recognition of suicide awareness campaigns run in partnership with National Rugby League’s One Community Program and Team Vodafone Triple Eight Racing

New Self-Help Resources for Men in Rural Communities
2007-10-09 To coincide with World Mental Health Day tomorrow Lifeline Australia has released two new resources for the support and awareness of the mental health issues faced by men, particularly those in rural communities.

Lifeline & MTAA Super Awarded LiFe Award for Suicide Prevention
2007-09-11 Lifeline Australia and the MTAA Superannuation Fund are pleased to announce that the “readthesigns” project has won a LiFe Award, presented by Suicide Prevention Australia.

Prime Minister Announces Funding Support for Lifeline
2007-09-03 Prime Minister John Howard has today announced that the Australian Government will provide additional funding to Lifeline Australia for the operation of its 24-hour telephone counselling line – 13 11 14. 

Role Models are Still Human
2007-08-31 Last night on the Channel Nine’s Footy Show, Andrew Johns, former Newcastle Knights player spoke candidly about his use of drugs and battle with depression throughout his sporting career. This was a bold and courageous move for a talented sportsman, and a sports role model to many Australians.

Media Statement - Lifeline National Callflow and Wait Times for the 13 11 14 Service
2007-05-30 Some recent reports in the media have addressed the issue of wait times for callers accessing Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone counselling line - 13 11 14.  

New Indigenous Self-Help Tool Kit
2007-05-23 To coincide with National Sorry Day, the Lifeline Information Service in conjunction with the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service will be releasing a new self-help tool kit on Saturday 26 May, entitled “Coping with Sorrow, Loss & Grief.”

Lifeline Volunteering - New Recruits Needed to Help Meet Demand
2007-05-21 Lifeline has commenced a national campaign to recruit new volunteers, in order to meet the demand for its services. 

Lifeline & the NRL helping Australians stay in the game
2007-05-07 As part of Lifeline Awareness Week 2007 (7 – 13 May), Lifeline and the National Rugby League have launched a collaborative campaign aimed at promoting help-seeking behaviours among Australians and the rugby league community.

John Brogden joins Lifeline as Patron of the Lifeline NSW Network
2007-05-01 Lifeline Australia has welcomed the appointment of John Brogden as Patron of the newly formed Lifeline NSW network.

NT Government Funding Supports Lifeline's Role in Central Australia
2007-04-24 Lifeline has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s decision to provide a $100,000 injection of funding for Lifeline Central Australia, to ensure the Alice Springs community continues to receive vital mental health and suicide prevention services.

Lifeline is 44 today...Did you get the invitation?
2007-03-16 Birthdays are times for invitations and resolutions. Lifeline, founded as a community response to suicide, turns 44 this week.

NRL's New One Community Initiative Supports Lifeline
2006-12-11 The NRL has selected Lifeline as one of four charities it will support in season 2007 under the NRL’s new major community initiative.  One Community aims to work across all levels of rugby league - with players, volunteers, supporters and corporate partners – to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Remembrance - The Life of Lady Win Walker
2006-11-21 It is with great sadness that Lifeline mourn the passing of Lady Win Walker. 

Dawn Fraser to take a Swing for Lifeline
2006-11-14 Australian swimming icon, Dawn Fraser will represent Lifeline Australia in a million dollar, celebrity hole-in-one competition, to be held at Cockle Bay in Sydney on Wednesday 15 November, 2006.

New Lifeline funding will help save lives
2006-10-12 Lifeline Australia welcomes $18 million over five years in funding, as part of the Australian Government’s $1.9 billion mental health funding packageto help provide the highest quality round the clock support and assistance to all Australians.

Lifeline calls on politicians to lead SAFE SPEAK about suicide
2006-09-11 Lifeline Australia is urging all MPs and Senators to follow SAFE SPEAK, their new guidelines for speaking publicly about suicide.

LifeLine International Comes to Canberra
2006-08-29 Lifeline Australia is pleased to welcome the Board of LifeLine International to Canberra for the first time. LifeLine International celebrated their 40^th Anniversary on 23 August 2006 and members are currently meeting in Canberra to discuss the strategic direction of the LifeLine International network

Press Council upholds complaint against FHM magazine for 'worst ever' reporting of suicide
2006-07-26 The Press Council has supported appropriate reporting of suicide in the Australian press by upholding a complaint against FHM magazine, lodged by The Hunter Institute of Mental Health, SANE Australia, Lifeline Australia and Suicide Prevention Australia. This decision is a victory that protects vulnerable readers in Australia, particularly those affected by mental illness or suicidal thoughts.

Suicide data getting better but more needs to be done
2006-03-15 Australia Bureau of Statistics data showing a downward trend in reported suicide deaths in Australia provides encouragement but is no cause for complacency, says Lifeline Australia CEO, Dawn Smith.

Will Iemma throw a lifeline to Lifeline?
2006-02-20 Lifeline in NSW needs NSW Premier Morris Iemma to throw the community-based organisation a $2.8 million-a-year lifeline of his own this week.

Lifeline says 'yes' to engaging COAG on Mental Health Reforms
2006-02-15 Lifeline Australia is ready to work with COAG to provide frontline support for people with mental health problems, says Lifeline CEO Dawn Smith.

Lifeline Applauds COAG focus on Mental Health
2006-02-10 Commonwealth, state and territory leaders have an historic opportunity at today’s COAG meeting to deliver a coordinated national approach to address Australia’s mental health crisis, says Lifeline Australia CEO, Ms Dawn Smith.

Lifeline names new board chair
2005-12-07 Lifeline Australia is pleased to welcome Tony Eviston who was elected to the position of National Board Chair at Lifeline’s Annual General Meeting in November. Tony's appointment comes about after the retirement of long serving National Board President, Scott Grimley.

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September 2005
2005-09-08 Lifeline Australia would like to remind Australians that this Saturday, the 10th of September, is World Suicide Prevention Day. To coincide, Lifeline is launching its national tool kit for helping someone at risk of suicide to keep safe and get further support.

American expert supports those affected by suicide
2005-08-15 Tragically, six suicides are recorded on average every day in Australia. Every suicide affects many people – family members, friends, peers, co-workers and the community at large. To ensure best practice in providing care to those affected by suicide, Lifeline has invited American expert Dr Frank Campbell to Australia to assist practitioners and those working in the area of suicide prevention.

Lifeline: Strengthening Rural Communities in Crisis
2005-07-25 Lifeline is training rural hairdressers, hotel workers, truck drivers and shop assistants, the people exposed through their work to a wide range of other community members, to respond to people in distress.

Lifeline's valuable role in the mental health system
2005-07-24 CEO of Lifeline Australia, Dawn Smith has called on the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health to recognise the unique role of Non Government Organisations (NGO) in service delivery.

Media Statement re Telstra Sponsorship
2005-02-12 Lifeline remains grateful to Telstra for its sponsorship over the past 12 years. While their support has helped cover the costs associated with calls to the Lifeline 13 11 14 number, we currently have not identified a way to cover call costs from June 30 onwards when Telstra’s financial support of Lifeline ends.

Ongoing partnership to prevent suicide
2005-01-03 Lifeline and the Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund (MTAA Super) are proud to announce the extension of their cause-related initiative ‘Read the Signs’ a campaign promoting help seeking and suicide prevention.

Lifeline's exceptional contribution acknowledged
2004-09-07 Lifeline is the 2004 winner of the award for “Exceptional contribution to mental health services in Australia”. This prestigious award acknowledges Lifeline as a principal service provider for mental health in Australia.

OAM for Lifeline Australia President
2004-06-23 Recently the Governor-General announced that Lifeline’s National Board President Mr Scott Clifford Grimley was amongst the 719 Australian to be honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honour List 2004.

Budget 2004-2005 Announcement
2004-04-07 Lifeline has been recognised as a vital service and the importance of telephone counselling affirmed by the Australian Government through funding to assist with the refurbishment and upgrade of telephone and computer systems.

Theologian, leader, champion of the poor. Sir Alan Walker dies aged 91
2003-01-29 Theologian, evangelist, broadcaster and former Superintendent of Wesley Mission (formerly the Central Methodist Mission), Sydney, the Rev Dr Sir Alan Walker AK OBE, MA, DD died this morning at an aged care centre on Sydney’s North Shore. Sir Alan was 91 years old.

Lifeline offers 13 11 14 counselling services after Bali Bombing
2002-10-15 Lifeline, Australia’s 24-hour free telephone counselling service is a barometer of community concerns after the Bali bombing.

Just Ask... and the Governor-General launches new venture for Lifeline Australia
2002-09-13 After almost 40 years of service, Lifeline, Australia’s oldest and largest 24-hour telephone counselling service, has introduced a new mental health information line.

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