Donate
Your gift helps our trained volunteers answer more calls from people in crisis, right here on the South Coast.
Make a donationYou are not alone.We’re here for you.
If you are going through a personal crisis or feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to face it alone. Our trained Telephone Crisis Supporters are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If life is in danger, call 000. Lifeline South Coast has provided crisis support and suicide prevention to the Illawarra and South Coast community since 1969.
I’m feeling suicidalSupport is here for you right now, whenever you need it.Find supportI’m having a difficult timeStress, loss, loneliness or worry. Talking it through can help.Find supportI’m worried about someoneHow to recognise the signs and start a conversation.Find supportEmergency contactsLocal and national services you can reach right now.Find support
Sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you don’t have to face your problems alone. Lifeline South Coast exists so that no person has to face their toughest moments alone. Our experience has shown us that it is through connection that we can find hope.Lifeline South Coast
How you can make a difference
By giving your time, pre-loved goods, or generous donations to Lifeline South Coast, you are helping us to achieve our Vision of an ‘Australia free of suicide’, so that no person has to face their toughest moments alone. We are truly grateful for the support of our community.
Volunteer with us
From our shops and book fairs to the crisis line itself, there is a role for you and full training is provided.
Become a volunteer
Fundraise
Take on a challenge, hold an event or fundraise your own way. Every dollar stays local.
Start fundraisingWe all have a role to play in suicide prevention
Lifeline South Coast offers a range of training courses on suicide prevention, mental health, crisis intervention and domestic and family violence. By choosing a Lifeline training program you benefit from our experience and expertise, built on decades of delivery as a leading provider in the mental health sector.
- Suicide preventionPractical skills to support someone at risk.
- Mental healthUnderstand, recognise and respond with confidence.
- Crisis interventionRespond safely when someone is overwhelmed.
- Domestic and family violenceAwareness and response training for the community.
The Big Book Fair is coming
Enjoy over 90,000 pre-loved books on sale over three days. Every book sold helps fund crisis support on the South Coast.
22 to 25October 202690,000+ pre-loved books
Shop with purpose
Visit one of our five shops across the Illawarra and South Coast, or browse our online bookstore. Every purchase helps fund local crisis support.
There are a number of ways to volunteer
By connecting with others locally, you are contributing to making a positive difference nationally.