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How We Can All Play A Part In Reducing Suicide

Suicidal thoughts are complex however, we can all play a part in helping those struggling with their mental health. Certain actions can make a difference and our latest podcast explores how we can put a wide range of these actions in place to have a better chance of preventing suicides in our community and to counter the isolation so often felt.
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.
6 Things You Need To Know About Mental Health

The first episode for our second season of Unleash the Beast podcast discusses why mental health conversations are so important and provide listeners with compassionate and practical approaches to understanding and managing stress, anxiety and mental health concerns.
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.

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Donations welcome during COVID-19 response

During the COVID-19 controls Lifeline Darling Downs continues to receive and process donations from the public.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
3 Reasons Why Your Team Should Share the Warmth

The Share the Warmth Appeal is open to everyone and many people have already given generously to those that need help, it's also a great opportunity for businesses and corporate groups to make a difference.
Queensland Mental Health Week with Dane Bird-Smith
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.