Lifeline Canberra

DANCE FOR DOUGHNUTS 🍩 This was such a fun and uplifting way to spread positivity before our last team meeting of the year. From our team to you, THANK YOU. We could not continue to do what we do (and keep such high spirits) without the support of our wonderful community. Let's do it all again and more in 2025! #teamspirit #dancingfordoughnuts #teammeeting Carrie, Sally, Alisha, Sara, Alanah, Alicia, Laura

Whilst the crisis support line will be open 24/7 over the holiday period, our teams from the warehouse Book Lovers Lane will be taking a little break. BOOK LOVERS LANE OPEN: Thursday, 19 Dec. - Tuesday, 24 Dec. CLOSED: 25 Dec. 2024 - 1 Jan. 2025 Reopen Thursday, 2nd January 2025 for normal trading hours MITCHELL WAREHOUSE DONATIONS CLOSED: Wednesday, 25 Dec. - Wednesday 1 Jan. Reopen Thursday, 2nd January 2025 for normal trading hours The 13 11 14 crisis support line will always be open and we have someone ready to take your call.

When it comes to strengthening mental health in our community, rising tides lift all boats 🚤 We are thrilled to announce that Lifeline Canberra and GoBoat Australia are officially partnering in an effort to raise funds and awareness for crisis support and suicide prevention here in Canberra. We have some big, big plans underway for these little boats. Stay tuned to learn how you can be involved in this fun for a serious cause. And don't forget, leave your suggestions for partnership names in the comments. We need all hands on deck! #partnership #mentalhealth #fundraiser Carrie Nick

Last night we spent the evening with the ACT Law Society who have generously raised the funds needed to answer an additional 336 calls to 13 11 14. It was wonderful to make so many new connections and celebrate this momentous contribution to the Lifeline Canberra crisis support service. P.S. Congratulations to Robert Reis, on his new appointment as president of the ACT Law Society. We look forward to seeing the change we can make together!

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Weary Dunlop Corporate Volunteering Day 🙌 We were lucky enough to have two groups of cadets join us in the book warehouse for some much-needed cleaning and organising as part of their corporate volunteering. Thank you so much to these young folks for making a difference in more ways than one. Our bookshelves and floors are still sparking #volunteering #volunteeringACT #bookfair Australian Defence Force Academy

This year, for the fifth year in a row, in place of gifts for their clients, Morris Legal Group are changing lives for the better by sponsoring the Lifeline Canberra Giving Tree. It takes $26 to answer a call to the 13 11 14 crisis support line. The Giving Tree invites our community to sponsor a call this holiday season and change a life for the better. A huge thank you to Louise and her team! 💙 Visit Book Lovers Lane to sponsor a life-changing call or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gPtGi39Q

Open Book is more than chit-chat 📖 Featuring Mark Kenny, Karen Middleton, Greg Jennett and Greg Turnbull Join us for a discussion on the back stories, the intrigue and the conspiracy behind the recent elections: the winners and the losers - from the ACT to the USA! What should we expect in the 2025 federal election? No lies, no spin, no holding back. When: 5:30pm-8pm, Monday 2 December 2024 Where: Kingston Hotel, 73 Canberra Ave, Kingston ACT 2604 A drink on arrival and light finger foods are included in the ticket price. Drinks and canapes 5:30pm - 6:15pm. Discussion will start at 6:15pm. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAmEee37... #openbook #PoliticalCommentary #paneldiscussion

We are thrilled to announce crisis support volunteer Lyndon Branscomb as the ACT Lifeline volunteer of the year. Not only does Lyndon donate his time to suicide prevention and mental health, he takes a three-hour round trip each time he does it! Travelling over 100km from his home to the Lifeline Canberra crisis support centre to answer calls for help on the 13 11 14 phone line. Thank you, Lyndon. Your dedication to our mission shines through every day. #appreciationpost #volunteeroftheyear #volunteeringact

Lifeline Canberra is proud to announce the appointment of Sally McLean as General Manager - Engagment and Strategy. Sally will be joining Carrie - Ann Leeson and Adam Miller to complete our passionate executive team. To help you get to know Sally, we asked her to share more about herself. Here’s what she had to say: "With over 25 years of leadership experience across the corporate, federal government, and university sectors, I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact as General Manager at Lifeline Canberra. My career has been guided by a dedication to achieving positive outcomes for organisations with the greater community always at the forefront of every initiative, adapting to meet evolving needs and challenges, and ensuring meaningful outcomes. I am inspired by the power of connection, collaboration, and approaches that genuinely address the unique needs of individuals and communities. As a passionate, accountable, and strategic leader, I have a strong track record of building positive workplace cultures, fostering impactful partnerships, and aligning objectives to drive lasting change. Known for my strategic mindset, adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving abilities, I skilfully balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, empowering teams and cultivating a cohesive, collaborative, motivated and capable culture that is driven to achieve impactful outcomes. Through my work and broad network across sectors, I am deeply committed to strengthening and uplifting the communities we serve." Welcome to the Lifeline Canberra family, Sally! We're excited to make meaningful change together.

National Safe Work Month is a time to recommit to ensuring every workplace is safe for everyone. WorkSafe ACT is committed to this message in more ways than one, fundraising during October for Lifeline Canberra and local crisis support for the Canberra community. Thank you to the WorkSafe ACT team for giving their time and energy last month to connect with the community and prioritise health and safety. Together we make the perfect team, keeping both minds and bodies safe at work and beyond. #SafeWorkMonth #CommunityWellbeing