Out of the Shadows 2021

Friday 10th September, 2021, marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Lifeline Tasmania annually hosts an Out of the Shadows Walk to bring communities together, recognise the day, reflect on those we have lost, and to bring the conversation about suicide out of the darkness and into the light...

Volunteering through COVID-19

Lifeline Tasmania’s Chief Executive Officer, Debbie Evans, says volunteers continue to be vital to the operations of Lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic. “Currently we have around 200 volunteers giving their time generously through our 13 11 14 crisis phone line and staying connected with older Tasmanians who are socially isolated,” MS Evans said...

Mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak

The outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted people in varying ways on an international scale. It is understandable that during times like this, people may be feeling afraid, worried, anxious and overwhelmed by the constantly changing alerts and media coverage regarding the spread of the virus....