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22,000kg of Love for those doing it tough.

22,000kg of Love for those doing it tough.

Christmas can be one of the toughest times of the year, living expenses increase, families experience increased pressures and many people encounter other circumstances that restrict their capacity to meet the basic needs including food. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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40 years strong - The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest

40 years strong - The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest

This year marked the 40th anniversary of The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest, an annual book lovers paradise with thousands of books available for sale at bargain prices. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Cheap Cars Toowoomba helping to change lives

Cheap Cars Toowoomba helping to change lives

Every three months Les and the team from Cheap Cars Toowoomba donate a vehicle to Lifeline Darling Downs to help someone doing it tough. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Donation supporting suicide prevention and crisis support in southwest Queensland

Donation supporting suicide prevention and crisis support in southwest Queensland

In February Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland was presented with a cheque for $10,000 from CS Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bills. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2020

Updated: 3rd April, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Every drop of kindness makes a difference in drought

Every drop of kindness makes a difference in drought

The drought has impacted every area of life. Few areas in southern Queensland have been impacted quite as heavily as Stanthorpe which has seen one of its driest periods in living memory. That's why recently we were so pleased to receive a donation from Stonestreets Travel. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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From paddock to providing for those in need

From paddock to providing for those in need

Strong communities bring local knowledge, resources, passion and perspective together in order to support those doing it tough and help change the story for those who need a helping hand. Read more

Published: 25th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Housing Hub Supports Those Hit Hard by Covid-19

Housing Hub Supports Those Hit Hard by Covid-19

The Hub is a fantastic example of partnering at its best.  By working together during this difficult time,  community and the Queensland Government Housing Service Centre have enabled people to shelter in safety and work towards permanent housing. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Loads of Love Appreciation Lunch

Loads of Love Appreciation Lunch

The Loads of Love Appeal is nothing without the support of the community as a whole and simply wouldn't run without the participation of our partners, sponsors, collection points and volunteers. We took a moment to acknowledge the contribution of those that made the 2019 Appeal an outstanding success. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Rainbow Connections

Rainbow Connections

Rainbow Connections - promoting regional action on LGBTI+ issues Read more

Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Louise Kennett

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Safe Connections Program Supporting South West Queensland

Safe Connections Program Supporting South West Queensland

The Safe Connections program delivers services in Roma and the far west of Queensland where the staff are passionate about making positive change and believe education is the key to wiping out domestic and family violence within the community. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Tranquility in a turbulent time

Tranquility in a turbulent time

Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld Ltd has a core mission to strengthen communities and empower people to live to their fullest potential. It would be impossible to fulfill this mission without working with and supporting those living with a disability as well especially during turbulent times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2020

Updated: 27th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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  • Winter Shelter Toowoomba Pilot

    Winter Shelter Toowoomba Pilot

    Winter Shelter provides more than just a place to stay. It’s about providing hope, dignity and community for those experiencing homelessness. Together we can help change the story for those doing it tough.

  • Helping dads do better so children and parents are safer

    Helping dads do better so children and parents are safer

    Caring Dads exists to change current practice to better include fathers in efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of their children. Continue reading below to understand our approach to gender-based violence and child maltreatment.

  • Lifeline Accidental Counsellor - Community Connectors Project

    Lifeline Accidental Counsellor - Community Connectors Project

    Local communities across Australia have been significantly impacted by natural disasters and COVID-19. Many people are experiencing personal challenges as a result of these difficult times. This training aims to help communities build resilience and strength

  • Mental Health First Aid (Standard)

    Learn how to provide mental health first aid to friends, family members, co-workers and other adults.

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  • Helping dads do better so children and parents are safer

    Helping dads do better so children and parents are safer

    Caring Dads exists to change current practice to better include fathers in efforts to enhance the safety and well-being of their children. Continue reading below to understand our approach to gender-based violence and child maltreatment.

  • Donations welcome during COVID-19 response

    Donations welcome during COVID-19 response

    During the COVID-19 controls Lifeline Darling Downs continues to receive and process donations from the public.

  • Lifeline Stores Temporarily Close

    Lifeline Stores Temporarily Close

    To safeguard the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and customers, we will temporarily shut down our retail stores from the close of business Saturday 4 April.

  • Lions Club and Bendigo Bank deliver loads of winter items

    Lions Club and Bendigo Bank deliver loads of winter items

    The Lions Club of Toowoomba West has delivered more than 70 brand new blankets and other winter items for those doing it tough thanks to a grant from Bendigo Bank.

  • Lifeline Darling Downs Phased Re-open of Retail Stores as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

    Lifeline Darling Downs Phased Re-open of Retail Stores as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease

    Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland have announced that from Monday 18 May 2020 they will re-open further retail stores but with reduced trading hours.

  • Winter Shelter Toowoomba Pilot

    Winter Shelter Toowoomba Pilot

    Winter Shelter provides more than just a place to stay. It’s about providing hope, dignity and community for those experiencing homelessness. Together we can help change the story for those doing it tough.

  • Wear It Purple Day

    Wear It Purple Day

    This Friday 28th August is Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day is about showing LGBTIQ+ young people that they have the right to be proud of who they are.

  • Australia’s first LGBTI+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

    Australia’s first LGBTI+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day

    Violence in LGBTI+ relationships is similar to that which occurs in heterosexual relationships in that it involves the use of power, coercion and control. However, there are a number of aspects which are unique to domestic violence in LGBTI+ relationships.

  • Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

    Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

Lifeline Accidental Counsellor - Community Connectors Project

Lifeline Accidental Counsellor - Community Connectors Project

Local communities across Australia have been significantly impacted by natural disasters and COVID-19. Many people are experiencing personal challenges as a result of these difficult times. This training aims to help communities build resilience and strength Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

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House and Home Appeal 2021

House and Home Appeal 2021

More than 500 people are homeless every night across the Toowoomba Region, together with record low vacancy rates and a lack of affordable housing in our region, many more people are at risk of and experiencing homelessness. You can help turn a house into a home. Read more

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Published: 16th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

Location: 33 Russell Street, Toowoomba, 4350

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