Lifeline Australia

A huge thank you to Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ) for hosting the Westfield Move it for Mental Health campaign across seven of their destinations this month! Your support of Lifeline Australia through health, fitness, and wellness events is helping to shine a light on the positive impact of regular exercise on both physical and mental health. Together, we're making a real difference in supporting Australians through their darkest moments. Thank you, Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ) for your ongoing partnership and dedication to mental health! 

We all feel lonely from time to time, which is why it is helpful to have practical strategies to turn to. Here are some tips for when you’re feeling lonely: - Connect with someone - Set a daily routine - Spend time outdoors - Practise self-care Visit our Support Toolkit to discover more options that are right for you: https://lnkd.in/gK9c_9-v

Lifeline is excited to be part of Berry Motorfair again in 2024, with this year's event aiming to raise $100,000 for our 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.   A massive thanks to Jordan Tang, Pip Penning and the team for their incredible efforts, raising $215,000 so far to support Lifeline Australia.   We look forward to continuing our work together, ensuring no Australian has to face their toughest moments alone.

Get your workplace involved in the Out of the Shadows Walk on Tuesday, September 10—World Suicide Prevention Day! Gather your team to walk together, whether on your own at home or from the office. This event is a fantastic way to: • Engage staff by strengthening connection. • Promote health by encouraging exercise and wellbeing. • Break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. • See the impact and receive a live report showing how your fundraising helps Lifeline. Together, we can ensure Lifeline is there 24/7 to bring connection and hope, ensuring no one faces their darkest moments alone. Sign up here: bit.ly/46dohcF Learn more on how to get your workplace involved: bit.ly/4fggxuI

Social connections are key for maintaining our mental health and wellbeing because they provide comfort and support. You can build stronger connections with people you know or make new ones in the community. To learn more about what good social connections look like, visit our Support Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/g8TBT7Um

Experiencing a natural disaster of any kind can be really distressing. By taking time to create a stress management plan now, you’ll be better prepared to cope with the uncertainty and overwhelm that can come with extreme weather. Visit our Support Toolkit to learn about the mental health impacts of natural disasters and download our worksheet for managing stress: https://lnkd.in/gCxS2ZvZ A Lifeline and NRMA Insurance Help Nation initiative

Experiencing a natural disaster can be really distressing. Mental preparedness can help you cope with uncertainty, manage stress, and increase your resilience as you recover. Visit our Support Toolkit to learn more about mental preparedness and why it’s important for events like fires, droughts and floods: https://lnkd.in/gCxS2ZvZ A Lifeline and NRMA Insurance Help Nation initiative

Get your workplace involved this World Suicide Prevention Day (Tuesday September 10) and join our Out of the Shadows Walk. Walk 9km for the 9 Australian lives lost to suicide every day. Every dollar raised will go towards helping Lifeline to provide 24/7 crisis support to help people experiencing emotional distress. This event allows you to walk from anywhere you choose, or you can join your local participating Lifeline centre. Walk to remember a loved one, as a personal tribute, or to support those experiencing emotional distress. Together, we will ensure that no one faces their darkest moments alone. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTacAYJr

NAIDOC Week is a time for all to come together and stand in solidarity to experience and be proud of the oldest living culture. The 2024 theme “Keep the fire burning Blak, Loud & Proud” symbolises strength and resilience of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It ensures that they stand loud and proud in modern day society while continuing to celebrate and practice their ancient customs. For more information and resources go to www.naidoc.org.au

The end of the financial year can be an overwhelming time for many. If you’re worried about money and taxes, visit our Support Toolkit to learn practical things you can do to manage stress and find support services that can help. Remember, this isn’t something you have to handle on your own. https://lnkd.in/gnjeAGX8