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Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44 with around 21,000 Australians affected by the death of someone to suicide every year.
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About Us
Lifeline has been operating in Tasmania since 1973, commencing as two chapters (Lifeline North West and Lifeline Hobart), which merged in 2012 to form Lifeline Tasmania - a single organisation with state-wide reach.
After more than four decades of service to the Tasmanian community, we remain steadfastly committed to our fulfilling our mission: to lead, develop and deliver programs and services that save lives and build emotional wellbeing and resilience. And together, our team of dedicated staff and more than 400 volunteers share a common goal: A Tasmania free of suicide, where everyone meets challenges with strength and optimism
What We Do
Lifeline Tasmania has been helping Tasmanians for more than 40 years, through the provision of programs and services aimed at building strong, resilient communities.
To learn more about our work in the community, click on the links below:
- Telephone Crisis Support (24 hours a day)
- Chats Program (for older people living independently at home)
- Community Visitors Scheme (for older people with a Home Care Package or living in aged care in Southern Tasmania)
- StandBy - Support After Suicide
- Suicide Bereavement Group
- Community Based Mental Health Care Services
- Community Education & Training
- Out of the Shadows Walk
Notable Achievements
Brass Blokes Award
2014 Steel Magnolia Awards