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Lifeline currently receives a call for help every 30 seconds. It is expected this holiday season will be Lifeline’s busiest ever.
Tune in all-day today for our Giveathon as listeners dig deep to raise money for Lifeline’s lifesaving support services and shine a light on mental health.
There are even prizes up for grabs, so make sure you tune in to ABC Radio Sydney from 6:45am on 702AM, online or via the ABC listen app. |
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| Andrew Moore auctions shirts for NSW Gives |
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| Ever wanted one of Andrew Moore's Hawaiian shirts? To kick off our Giveathon text 0467 922 702 between 6.45am and 8.00am today to bid on the red, L-sized Animal shirt (left) or the blue, M-sized Cookie Monster shirt (right) previously owned by the ABC Sport legend.
All money raised will go to the NSW Gives appeal supporting Lifeline. |
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 | Why I became a Lifeline crisis supporter |
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Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. It exists so that no person has to face their darkest moments alone. We spoke to a range of Lifeline crisis support workers to understand what led them to this life saving work. |
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 Lifeline counsellor work has helped Ruben and his mum heal after a family suicide |
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In 2010, 14-year-old Ruben was heartbroken and struggled to understand why his father took his own life. Now, 11 years later, he volunteers to help people in need as a phone counsellor at Lifeline. |
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| Lifeline's 12 days of mental wellness |
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| The holidays are not always a happy, jolly time – in fact, for many of us, this time of year can be challenging. This holiday season may also feel different as COVID-19 has affected us all in some way.
Lifeline has developed 12 tips to look after yourself or those you love at this time. | | FIND OUT MORE |
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 | Win tickets to Sydney Festival's Speakers Corner |
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With 22 nights of live music, DJs, a dash of comedy and a splash of street art, all roads lead to Speakers Corner from 5-30 January. This year it will showcase a diverse line-up of Australia’s finest musicians, comedians and voices of the future. Be it jazz, indie, punk, funk, americana, electronica or belly laughs you need, this is the corner for it.
All next week tune in to ABC Radio Sydney Afternoons with Josh Szeps and Drive with Richard Glover for your chance to win a VIP prize pack to a Speakers Corner performance. |
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