What’s Happening
This page shows the latest news and upcoming events run by Lifeline WA.
HBF Run for a Reason 2012
Posted on 31 January 2012
Both events start and finish at the WACA and will take you past some of Perth’s most iconic spots, with plenty of entertainment along the way.
Enter today or get a team together. Once you’ve entered, explore the website for training tips, fundraising updates, details about our free training sessions, and more. Sign up today at www.hbfrun.com.au
Nathan Wright Fortescue Walk for Hope
Posted on 19 September 2011
Two ordinary men on one extraordinary journey – Walking from Carnarvon to Perth for suicide prevention
The Nathan Wright Fortescue Walk for Hope is in memory of Dave’s son who took his own life three days before his 21st birthday in March 2009. Leaving at 7am from the IGA carpark in Carnarvon, Dave and his wing-man Simon will begin the long journey through rural towns of the north, bringing a message of hope and help.
Whilst on the 32 day expedition Dave will be supported by Lifeline WA and will be encouraging people to learn more about the issue of suicide and what can be done to prevent it.
‘I want people to know that help is at hand and where there is help there is hope. There is a lot of ignorance in the community about suicide and this contributes to stigma that stops people from getting the support they deserve. There needs to be a better understanding of what we can all do to keep ourselves and the people we love safe from suicide. I am determined that more people know about the 13 11 14 crisis line and I want to raise funds that will get Lifeline’s awareness raising and education programs into regional areas’ said Dave.
Lifeline WA CEO, Amanda Wheeler said ‘Lifeline WA is proud to be a part of the Nathan Wright Fortescue Walk for Hope and to support Dave in his quest to increase the community and individual alertness to people at risk of suicde and how they can be supported. By proudly stepping out for this cause, Dave will rebuke the stigma associated with suicide and in so doing, will address one of the major barriers for people in distress getting support. Dave’s journey is courageous and inspiring. We are with him every step of the way.’
The walk will take Dave and Simon from Carnarvon, through Hamelin Pool, Eurardy, Northampton, Geraldton, Dongara, Eneabba, Badgingarra, Muchea, Bullsbrook, Midland and finishing in Perth. Many community groups and local businesses, such as IGA and Hertz, have thrown their support behind Dave and his team of supporters. Throughout his journey Dave will tell his story and educate people on the importance of reaching out to a mate in need or accepting help when it is offered .There is little doubt, that this action alone will save lives.
‘Its not what you expect out of life; watching a normal happy-go-lucky kid change into a moody, sometimes angry, and frustrated young man,’ Dave’s wife, Collette Wright says. ‘Like most parents you think it’s just an age thing or a stage they’re going through. How little did we know. There’s so much to tell and we will make sure our story is told. It can happen to us all.’
To support Dave and Simon in The Nathan Wright Fortescue Walk for Hope head to www.walkforhope.org.au
[Rumour has it that Dave and Simon are also looking for quirky challenges along the way to raise extra funds and keep them entertained. Jump onto the website with your quirky ideas and set a challenge for the boys.]
World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10
Posted on 17 August 2011
Lifeline WA will once again host the Out of the Shadows walk in Kings Park on World Suicide Prevention Day, this year falling on Saturday September 10.
Lifeline WA’s World Suicide Prevention Day activities are proudly sponsored by Worley Parsons.
iiNet announced as naming sponsor of Black Diamond Ball
Posted on 8 July 2011
Lifeline WA and Perth based Internet Service Provider, iiNet, have joined forces to raise awareness and vital funds for West Australians in need at the inaugural iiNet Black Diamond Ball on Saturday, 16 July.
The event, which is sponsored by iiNet, is one of Lifeline WA’s biggest fundraisers of the year and will generate funds to expand the organisation’s community education programs and train more telephone counsellors.
Lifeline CEO Amanda Wheeler said increased demand on its services made fundraising initiatives like the iiNet Black Diamond Ball more important than ever.
“Each year, more than 45,000 West Australians call our crisis support line and, with more people dying from suicide than on our roads, it’s crucial we’re able to answer each and every call we receive,” Ms Wheeler said.
“iiNet was the first telecommunications provider in Australia to make access to crisis telephone counseling services free of charge for their customers. Their sponsorship of the Black Diamond Ball takes our partnership one step further and it will greatly contribute to the success of the event.”
Anthony Fisk, Communications Manager at iiNet, said the Internet service provider is very proud of its association with Lifeline WA.
“Both Lifeline WA and iiNet are all about connecting people and we’re passionate about helping them connect those in the community that may be in crisis with help,” Mr Fisk said.
“The iiNet Black Diamond Ball is going to be bigger and better than ever and I urge everyone to get behind this great cause and enjoy a great night out.”
The iiNet Black Diamond Ball is on Saturday 16 July 2011 at Perth’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets are $225 per person or $3750 for a Diamond Table. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.blackdiamondball.com.au
Current Top Ten Fundraisers in the HBF Run
Posted on 13 May 2011Congratulations to our top ten fundraisers this week for Lifeline WA in the HBF Run for a Reason:
Thank you to everyone who has registered to fundraise for Lifeline WA in the 2011 HBF Run for a Reason. Keep up the hard work! For those of you who aren’t involved - sign up and fundraise or volunteer for Lifeline WA TODAY!
Telstra announces free calls to 13 11 14
Posted on 10 May 2011Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis line is now more accessible than ever, following an announcement from Telstra today.
Making calls to Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis line will now be free of charge on both prepaid and post paid Telstra mobile phones, as well as the 19,000 Telstra payphones around Australia. Almost one third of calls to Lifeline come from mobile phones, pushing the telecommunication industry to take action today.
“National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise and thank these incredible people for their work, as well as encourage others to become volunteers, allowing us to expand our service delivery” Lifeline CEO Amanda Wheeler said today. ‘Almost 45,000 West Australians call the 13 11 14 service every year and more volunteers are needed in both telephone counselling and at fundraising events to maintain and expand this service’.
Lifeline WA intends to use the recent one off grant of $500,000 from the government to fund the training of new volunteers in telephone counselling.
‘‘Just about anyone can be part of the Lifeline family, and people don’t have to be on the phones to help out. We need people to help raise funds, work in retail outlets, help out at book fairs, drive trucks, sort clothes, the list goes on.’
Volunteers are an integral part of the Australian community. There are currently over five million volunteers in Australia, with over 700 million hours being contributed every year.
The theme for National Volunteer Week this year is ‘Inspiring the Volunteer in You’ and Lifeline WA would like to ‘Inspire the Volunteer’ in the West Australian community with this appeal.
“It is so important that we recognise the significant contribution that volunteers make to the Australian community. At Lifeline WA, we are extremely proud of our volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others. Our volunteers’ hard work has enabled us to provide crisis support services to the Australian community.’’
There is an information session on becoming a Lifeline Telephone Counsellor on June 8. For more information on any of the volunteering opportunities above please contact (08) 9261 4444.
Dinner with Mick Malthouse: Climbing to the Very Top
Part proceeds going to Lifeline WA
Join us on Saturday 7th May for an entertaining evening as Australia’s sporting elite share their personal accounts and insights of what it takes to build a great club that reaches ultimate sporting success
Joining AFL’s reigning premiership coach, Mick Malthouse, will be former Kookaburra and current Hockeyroos coach Adam Commens, West Coast Eagle AFL premiership player David Wirrpanda and Glenn Mitchell, as your host for the evening.
Come along for stories of memorable triumphs, the best theories, biggest thrills and the toughest moments you won’t hear anywhere else. All this over a sumptuous three-course meal with drinks – this is an event not to be missed!
Numbers strictly limited. Tickets $160 each or $1500 for a table of ten, available from www.dinnerwithmick.com.au
Current Top Ten Fundraisers in the HBF Run
Posted on 21 April 2011Congratulations to our top ten fundraisers this week for Lifeline WA in the HBF Run for a Reason:
Thank you to everyone who has registered to fundraise for Lifeline WA in the 2011 HBF Run for a Reason. Keep up the hard work! For those of you who aren’t involved - sign up and fundraise or volunteer for Lifeline WA TODAY!
Current Top Ten Fundraisers in the HBF Run
Posted on 7 April 2011Congratulations to our top ten fundraisers this week for Lifeline WA in the HBF Run for a Reason:
| 660 | Yvette Townsend |
| 450 | Eimear Davis |
| 360 | Sarah Burnell |
| 320 | Lianne Moore |
| 250 | Rudy Leong |
| 230 | Cassie Houghton |
| 220 | Nicole Sloan |
| 210 | Chelsea Gallash |
| 200 | Haidee Bygraves |
| 155 | Hayley Warren |
Thank you to everyone who has registered to fundraise for Lifeline WA in the 2011 HBF Run for a Reason. Keep up the hard work! For those of you who aren’t involved – sign up and fundraise or volunteer for Lifeline WA TODAY!
New partnership with Deal2Day
Posted on 2 March 2011
Score unbelievable bargains on everything from hotels to restaurants, beauty and even health products and help Lifeline WA at the same time!
Lifeline WA has recently aligned itself with an online bargain company called Deal2Day, from which 5% of all revenue generated from this website will go directly to Lifeline WA. So please head to www.deal2day.com.au to sign up and let your friends and family know about it.
Deal2Day is a local Perth based business supplying consumers and merchants a wonderful opportunity to connect through an online bargain offering. Once a day very special deals will be sent to over 90,000 email addresses giving you an option to partake in the deal that will be 50-90% off the normal price. Great for birthday and anniversary presents, for that one you love or it could simply be for you because you deserve it. It’s free to register and you will be knocked over by the deals on offer. Head to www.deal2day.com.au to start receiving these amazing deals today.
Are you a business owner who is interested in exposing your brand to 90,000 West Australians in 1 day? Sign up as a merchant on the Deal2Day website and mention you’re a ‘Lifeline Friend’ and you will receive a discount on your introductory deal! (Subject to suitability)
“We are pleased and proud of the partnership that has been established with Deal2Day. From Lifeline WA’s perspective, we will be able to increase the community’s awareness of the 13 11 14 crisis line by promoting it alongside Deal2Day’s fabulous offers and the funds generated through the sales will enable us to further build the capacity of our suicide prevention and crisis support services. In this respect, Deal2Day will not only be creating opportunities for people to grab a bargain, they will also be investing in the wellbeing of our community by strengthening Lifeline WA’s services. Everybody wins from this relationship.”
Amanda Wheeler CEO Lifeline WA
‘The team at Deal2Day felt it was important to give something back to the local community and Lifeline WA was identified as doing amazing work supporting West Australians. 5% of revenue generated by Deal2Day will be donated to Lifeline WA and we couldn’t be prouder to be partnered with such an important charity.’
Greg Mitchell – Managing Director of Deal2Day
Prevalence, Prevention and Early Response to Suicide Seminar
Posted on 18 February 2011
Industry professionals including the Hon. Helen Morton MLC, Minister for Mental Health, Mr Alastair Hope (State Coroner of WA) and Mr Eddie Bartnik (Mental Health Commissioner) will gather for discussion on the latest suicide prevention strategies in WA on March 31.
Members of organisations providing services to address and respond to suicide are invited to attend this seminar which will:
• Offer latest evidence and knowledge in the area of prevention and early response to suicide
• Highlight current issues
• Provide new information on current data
• Highlight the latest strategies and service models which respond to suicide and aim to keep people safe
• Update resource information for organisations and communities
• Encourage individuals, organisations and communities to take on a renewed role in suicide prevention
• Provide information on accessing resources from the One Life Team through the WA Suicide Prevention Strategy
To see the full program for the seminar click here.
Lifeline WA thanks Bankwest
Posted on 8 February 2011Lifeline WA would like to thank Bankwest for their generous donation, acknowledging the important contribution Lifeline’s 13 11 14 service has made to people in distress during the flood, fire and cyclone disasters.
Over the last month Lifeline WA has made a significant effort to increase the number of shifts taken by Lifeline volunteer telephone counsellors to support their fellow Australians in their emotional distress and trauma. Bankwest’s donation which will enable more telephone counsellors to be trained to cope with the constant demand placed on the 13 11 14 service. It is anticipated that Lifeline will receive an increase in calls from people affected by the recent bush fires.
It is hard times like those currently faced by our fellow Australians that remind us of the importance of the 13 11 14 service. No one should have to face their problems alone. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress please call 13 11 14.
HBF Run for a Reason 2011
Posted on 7 January 2011
Everyone has a Reason
Whether you want to raise money for Lifeline WA, keep fit and healthy or achieve your personal best we want to see you involved in the 2011 HBF Run for a Reason, presented by The West Australian on Sunday 22 May 2011.
Run, walk, jog or stroll for Your Reason in either the Act-Belong-Commit 14km or 4.5 categories.
So please choose Lifeline WA as your chosen charity this year and Run for a Reason to help Lifeline WA save more lives. For more information please contact fundraising@lifelinewa.org.au or 9261 4413
Melbourne Cup in the Sky
Posted on 28 October 2010
When:
2nd November, 10am – 3pm
Where:
C Restaurant, Level 33, 44 St Georges Terrace
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style and for a great cause.
All proceeds will go to Lifeline WA.
Dine on Perth’s finest food while enjoying sensational 360º views and the soulful sounds of jazz.
Tickets are $175, all inclusive of;
• 5 hr beverage service
• Lunch & Canapés
• Live Jazz band and DJ
• Fashion shows
• Raffles
• Sweep stakes
To purchase tickets, visit www.zero2hero.iwannaticket.com.au or contact Ashlee Harrison on 0415 566 222 or ashlee@zero2hero.com.au
State of the Arts
Posted on 12 October 2010
Look into the minds of up and coming WA artists as they showcase new and unique styles that shows that WA is truly the State Of The Arts.
Where
The Claremont Hotel – Bay View Tce, Claremont
When
October 22nd, 2010, 7pm til late
Why
For the recognition of local WA artists. Proceeds on the night will go to Lifeline WA to help prevent suicide.
For more information on State Of The Arts, contact michael@phoenixaustralia.com, andy@faux-pas.com.au or find it on Facebook.
Kitchen HQ’s Golf Day
Posted on 5 January 2011
In support of the HelpMe Campaign for Lifeline WA & Peter Hughes Burn Foundation
We invite you to join us at the inaugural Kitchen HQ Golf Day, a unique event that supports two worthy causes, the HelpMe Campaign for Lifeline WA and Peter Hughes Burn Foundation.
Peter Hughes Burns Foundation assists Australian burn victims to become Burn Survivors.
HelpMe for Lifeline WA inspires actions to keep people safe from suicide.
When:
Tuesday 23rd November 2010, 11:30am – 7:30pm
Where:
Burswood Park Golf Course, Roger Mackay Dr, Burswood
Details:
4 Ball Ambrose with Golf carts
11:30am – Registration
12:00pm - Golfers lunch
12:30pm – Shot gun start
5:00pm – Pre-dinner drinks on patio
5:30pm – 3 course dinner, presentations, prizes, raffle & auctions
Cost:
$800 for a team of 4
Sponsorship:
Sponsor a Hole for $275
Contact:
Melissa Howie • 0428 835 595 • melissahowie@lifelinewa.org.au
This event could not have happened without the generous support of many sponsors. Please Click Here to see our list of sponsors.
World Suicide Prevention Day – Friday 10 September
Posted on 13 September 2010
Please join us as we walk Out of the Shadows and into the Light
By taking part you will be making a difference to people’s lives by raising awareness of suicide prevention. The walk will be at dawn through the beautiful surrounds of Kings Park.
Bring your friends, family and colleagues.
To make a difference, register your interest at helpme@lifelinewa.org.au
In support of Lifeline WA’s HelpMe Campaign
Click here to download a map of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Winter Ceilidh 2010 – Saturday 7 August 2010
Posted on 22 July 2010
Join us at the Perth Town Hall for night of celtic fun and support Lifeline WA!
For tickets call : 0403 366 859 or email winterceilidh@gmail.com
Black Diamond Ball – Friday 30th July 2010
Posted on 22 July 2010
Founded by Ros Worthington OAM, the HelpMe Campaign is a new program of Lifeline WA that will prevent suicide by inspiring vulnerable people to seek help and, those who are around them, to reach out in support. By addressing the barrier of stigma and raising community awareness about what can be done to keep people safe from suicide, more people will receive the care they need and deserve.
Join us to celebrate the public launch of the HelpMe Campaign as Ros Worthington works with Lifeline WA to help people move out from the shadows and into the light at the inaugural Black Diamond Ball.
Would you like to help us Stressdown?
Posted on 22 July 2010
The Stressdown Day campaign is being organised by Lifeline to raise funds for vital mental health support services such as our 24 hour telephone counselling line. The campaign’s primary objective is to encourage participation and donations, however we also hope to convey important messages about help-seeking and emotional wellbeing.
Organise a Stressdown day event at your workplace – encourage staff to wear slippers to work in exchange for a donation to Lifeline, or organise a Stressdown morning tea.
Join the Lifeline WA team in the Murray Street Mall from 11am on Stressdown Day – Friday 23rd July, 2010
For more information on Stress Down Day and how you can participate, check out our website www.stressdown.org.au or email Natalie Bird at fundraising@lifelinewa.org.au.
