I am delighted to be able to support Lifeline Australia in my role as Lifeline National Ambassador.

For many Australians life can feel like it's just too much and they don't know how they will cope. Mental illness is a problem for one-on-five Australians, who expereince disorders such as anxiety and depression.

I believe that it's really important that we take the time to be perceptive about our wellbeing, and to regularly reassess what we are doing in our lives and to consider what impact this has on our mental health.

We should not take our mental health for granted. We all need to take the time to look after ourselves and put strategies in place to keep ourselves emotionally healthy. We also need to know when to ask for support.

Lifeline is such an essential service because it provides so many people with support when they are in crisis or feeling down, or when they feel they have no where else to turn.

I would encourage anyone who feels they are not coping to seek help by contacting Lifeline, or speaking to a counsellor or GP. I would also like to urge Australia to look out for the emotional wellbeing of their friends and family and to recognise when they might need your support.

I support Lifeline because of the vital services they provide to our community. I encourage others to show their support too. Make a donation and help Lifeline to continue helping others.