Every day, thousands of people contact us for support. It could be your friends, or your loved ones. We urgently need your help to ensure we can be here for them. 

You can’t always know what someone is going through. Many people feel burdened or struggle with overwhelming emotions in silence, sometimes until it’s too late. 

Every day, nine Australians take their own life, a heartbreaking reality that ripples through families, friendships, and communities, affecting countless lives in profound ways.

Behind each statistic is a story—a person struggling with overwhelming challenges, a loved one left behind, and a community grappling with grief. But with your generous support, we can change this narrative.

Your donation helps ensure Lifeline can offer hope and a listening ear to those who are struggling, reminding them they are not alone in their toughest moments.

Every dollar counts, and your kindness can help ensure noone goes unheard. Thank you for being here for those who need support, connection and hope.

You can’t always know what someone is going through.

Your donation will help someone find connection and hope in their toughest moments.

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Meet Will

Will knows what it's like to feel alone with his worries. He grew up in Melbourne but when he left home, he started working in remote regional towns as an electrician. His burdens became heavier and heavier. One night, it got too much. Far away from his friends and family, Will felt isolated and overwhelmed.

“I was in the kitchen, washing the dishes after dinner. Alone in this empty house. I felt overwhelmed, but I knew I didn’t have anyone to talk to. That made me feel helpless. Whenever I felt that way, thoughts of taking my own life were at the front of my brain. I needed somebody to talk to. Urgently.” 

Thankfully, Will did connect with a Lifeline crisis supporter that night and another night a few years later when he was 24. While Will recalls that he was in an extremely emotional state, there are small details that have stayed with him:

“One thing I remember was the crisis supporter asking if I wanted anything to drink, a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. It just seemed so logical to me that she was asking these questions and making sure that I was comfortable. So, I had a cup of tea in bed. It became a very calming situation. I think that conversation really stimulated the rest of my mental health support since then.” 

Every day, nine Australians are lost to suicide, a heartbreaking reality that affects countless lives. While each loss is deeply felt, there is hope in our collective efforts to prevent suicide. Your donation can help someone like Will find connection and hope.