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Demand for Lifeline services spiking to highest ever levels amid cost-of-living crisis

Helpline’s three busiest days all recorded in last 12 months with daily call volumes of 4,000 not unusual, executive director says

The Guardian - AU

'We can't have vulnerable people not knowing where to turn', minister says

'We want to work towards a better path forward.'

Newcastle Herald

'I felt worse afterwards': woman calls out mental health system

'It's the system that's the problem and the lack of funding.'

Newcastle Herald

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The 988 lifeline, one year later

Last year, over 4.5 million calls were made to the 988 lifeline. But how many didn't call, who perhaps needed it?

Salon

'Unfathomable heartache, distress, sadness': Roosters speak after fatal crash

Singleton Roosters make first public statement after horror Greta bus crash.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Valley bus crash: how to donate to those affected by the tragedy

Clubs, emergency services and mental health charities have set up fundraising channels to support victims, survivors and their families

The Guardian - AU

Here’s How You Can Do Yr Bit For At-Risk Youth This Month Bc Times Are Tough

Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence and mental health. If you’d like to speak to someone about domestic violence, please call the 1800 Respect hotline on 1800 737 732 or chat online.Under 25? You can reach Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online. If you need mental…

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A Tassie Woman Has Starved To Death Days After Police Did A Welfare Check & Reported Nothing

The woman was described as "gravely ill, both mentally and physically" when police visited her.

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Queensland dad doing The Push-Up Challenge to raise funds, awareness after daughter took her life

Ashley Park was funny, bright and loved by her family, but the demons that plagued the teenager took her away.

ABC News

'You will definitely change lives': Lifeline volunteers help those in need

'Someone opens up to you for 20 minutes or however long the call might be and they tell you something that they have never told anyone before'.

The Canberra Times

We need you: why volunteers are the Lifeline of Hunter communities

The theme of National Volunteer Week is 'The Change Makers'. Our volunteers certainly are that, writes Lifeline's Rob Sams.

Newcastle Herald

How's Ya Mate? mental health round continues expansion with help from Tadhg Kennelley, Kirby Bentley

Tadhg Kennelley and Kirby Bentley connect with young people in Broken Hill and Menindee as ambassadors for How's Ya Mate? — a successful local mental health and wellbeing initiative that hopes to go national.

ABC News

BRO: Mental Health Service Lifeline Is Getting Calls From Dudes Wanting Phone Sex

"Where must they be in their life to actually think that that's an appropriate thing to do?"

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Reserve Bank interest rate pause welcomed by mortgage borrowers as Lifeline prepares to meet with governor Philip Lowe

After 10 consecutive rises, the Reserve Bank has pumped the brakes on interest rates — much to the relief of mortgage borrowers and Lifeline, which has seen more first-time home owners suffering financial distress.

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Community bands together to prevent suicide, honour loved ones and offer support amid cost-of-living distress

As concern about suicide rises nationally, almost 200 people in central Victoria have stepped up to remember loved ones lost and champion prevention.

ABC News

New Compass host Indira Naidoo on spirituality and the healing power of nature after sister's suicide

Journalist Indira Naidoo shares her experience of finding meaning and how spirituality can help us navigate the darkest moments of our lives.

The New Daily

How financial stress can affect your mental health, and five things that can help

Financial stress is increasing and is causing distress. Lifeline has seen a rise in the number of calls about financial difficulties.

The Conversation

How financial stress can affect your mental health and 5 things that can help

Financial stress is affecting us in many different ways. Some people are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, or maintain a place to live. Others are meeting their basic needs but are dipping into their savings for extras.

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Disasters put unique strain on mental health services

Following Lifeline's busiest day ever at the beginning of this year, NSW political candidates have been grilled about new pressures affecting mental health.

Newcastle Herald

Lifeline marks 60 years of being just a call away for Aussies in distress

With ongoing support, Lifeline will be here for another 60 years.

Newcastle Herald

'You don't have to wait': Lifeline hits 23 million calls

Lifeline has "never been needed more".

Newcastle Herald

Is it hard to access mental health treatment in the Hunter?

'There are long wait lists. Demand outstrips supply.'

AAP

Households carry rate pain as businesses flourish

The disconnect between households worried about wages and mortgage repayments and businesses, which appear to be doing just fine, hasn't gone unnoticed.

The New Daily

Lifeline support expands to combat record suicide rates

More mental health phone support services will be available across Victoria to help combat record high suicide rates across the state.

ABC News

As crisis calls over financial distress climb, treasurer and finance minister say they know rate rises are hurting

The government acknowledges a growing number of people making financial distress calls to crisis support hotlines, as the Reserve Bank governor says the mental health concerns of Australians weighs heavily on him.

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