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  • 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

  • Donation bins receive a fresh lease of life

    Donation bins receive a fresh lease of life

    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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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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Hike to Heal Raises Awareness and Funds for Local Suicide Prevention Programs

Hike to Heal Raises Awareness and Funds for Local Suicide Prevention Programs

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Published: 12th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

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Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

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Published: 8th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

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Observing World Suicide Prevention Day

Observing World Suicide Prevention Day

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

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 8th October, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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New Shop Opening in Highfields

New Shop Opening in Highfields

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

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 8th October, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Lifeline Darling Downs Opens New Temporary Bookfest Pop Up Bookshop

Lifeline Darling Downs Opens New Temporary Bookfest Pop Up Bookshop

On Thursday October 1, 2020 Lifeline Darling Downs Bookfest pop-up bookshop will open it's doors. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Kirsten McGovern

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Lifeline Darling Downs Calling for Trainees

Lifeline Darling Downs Calling for Trainees

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

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 4th September, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Apex Gives Families 10,000 Reasons To Celebrate

Apex Gives Families 10,000 Reasons To Celebrate

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

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Queensland Mental Health Week with Dane Bird-Smith

Queensland Mental Health Week with Dane Bird-Smith

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

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Kirsten McGovern

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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. Read more

Published: 26th August, 2020

Author: Kirsten McGovern

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Changing lives one container at a time.

Changing lives one container at a time.

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

Published: 5th August, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

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Op-shops back to full trading hours.

Op-shops back to full trading hours.

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

Published: 25th June, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: Matt Gregg

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Donation bins receive a fresh lease of life

Donation bins receive a fresh lease of life

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

Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 16th June, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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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. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 15th June, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Country pharmacy helps combat the cold

Country pharmacy helps combat the cold

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

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 15th June, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Additional funding for Indigenous Advancement Strategy helps to close the gap

Additional funding for Indigenous Advancement Strategy helps to close the gap

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

Published: 27th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Real Estate making a real difference

Real Estate making a real difference

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

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 8th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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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. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 8th June, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Share the Warmth Week Launch

Share the Warmth Week Launch

Will you join the Share the Warmth Week Challenge this May 18 - 24? Read more

Published: 29th April, 2020

Updated: 30th April, 2020

Author: Kirsten McGovern

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You've Got 30 Seconds To Save a Life Fundraiser

You've Got 30 Seconds To Save a Life Fundraiser

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

Published: 16th April, 2020

Author: Louise Kennett

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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. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2020

Updated: 1st May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Share the Warmth Appeal Launches

Share the Warmth Appeal Launches

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

Published: 6th April, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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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. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2020

Updated: 7th May, 2020

Author: Matt Gregg

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Lifeline launches a toll free number in response to COVID-19

Lifeline launches a toll free number in response to COVID-19

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

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 5th August, 2020

Author: Louise Kennett

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  • 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

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

  • Lifeline Accidental Counsellor (Face To Face)

    Lifeline Accidental Counsellor (Face To Face)

    Learn how to Recognise, Respond and Refer safely and effectively to someone who is in distress or in crises.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Donate goods

    Donate goods

    You can donate material goods like clothing, books, furniture, blankets, household items and bric-a-brac directly to our Lifeline shops.

  • Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

    Lifeline Darling Downs cancels The Chronicle Lifeline Bookfest 2021

  • Lifeline Bookfest Pop-Up Shop

    Wilsonton Shopping Centre, Richmond Drive, Toowoomba (Old Dimmey's store)

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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