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
Our donation bins are made to withstand the elements and weather the storms, however, from time to time they need some maintenance and TLC in order to remain operational. Sometimes this requires minor maintenance and other times a full renovation. Read more
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In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday 10 September, Lifeline Darling Downs encouraged the community to engage with the R U OK? campaign and our Out of the Shadows virtual garden. Read more
On Saturday 17 October at 9 am, a new Lifeline Darling Downs second-hand store will be opening at the Highfields Central Shopping Centre. Read more
On Thursday October 1, 2020 Lifeline Darling Downs Bookfest pop-up bookshop will open it's doors. Read more
An exciting opportunity exists for 15 trainees to learn new skills and discover new opportunities. Trainees will be placed at Lifeline Darling Downs Containers for Change Depots and our Lifeline Distribution Centre. Apply Now. Read more
A joint partnership between Lifeline Darling Downs, Apex and Southern Downs Regional Council is providing $2,500 each, to four families who lost their homes to bushfire in 2019. Read more
Join us for this free livestreamed event with Australian Institute of Sports Athlete, Dane Bird-Smith, a champion race walker and an Olympic bronze medallist. Read more
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. Read more
Busiko’s Guardian Pharmacy in Oakey has generously partnered with Lifeline Darling Downs to make life-saving contributions across the Darling Downs region. Read more
As the COVID crisis eases in Queensland we are pleased to announce that Lifeline Darling Downs shops will now begin operating our full trading hours. Monday 29 June will see our stores resume their normal weekly trading hours as they were prior to the impact of COVID-19. Read more
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. Read more
For 22 years Guardian Pharmacies have been supporting their communities through the Knitting for Good program where their Guardian Angels, selflessly give time, effort and talent to create and donate masterpieces to those in need. Read more
There are a range of reasons why children and young people may not attend school and these include social isolation, intergenerational trauma, poor mental health, environmental factors and grief and loss as well as more practical considerations such as the ability to access transport or afford school supplies. Read more
There is more to each sale than meets the eye for Team Murrie where real estate is not just a job but is also about making a real difference. Read more
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. Read more
Will you join the Share the Warmth Week Challenge this May 18 - 24? Read more
We have launched our first ever National Emergency Appeal in response to COVID-19. Help us raise $5 million to ensure our centres remain open and your calls are answered. We are receiving a call for help every 30 seconds. Will you help in the next 30 seconds? Read more
During the COVID-19 controls Lifeline Darling Downs continues to receive and process donations from the public. Read more
With winter just around the corner, we're preparing for what is traditionally a challenging time. The colder weather is usually accompanied by increased requests for support from struggling families and individuals. The added strain of the COVID-19 pandemic will severely stretch our resources. A dedicated winter appeal page has been established (https://stw.gives/2020) to make it easy for people to donate. Read more
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. Read more
In an effort to remove obstacles and reduce the burden on those seeking support, Lifeline Darling Downs has launched a brand new free call number to help direct people to what they need. By calling 1800 951 052 people right across the Darling Downs and South west Queensland can connect with our team and access our regular services and supports. Read more