Tragically, every day, nine Australians die by suicide.
Suicide is a devastating tragedy that ripples through families, friendships, and communities, profoundly affecting countless lives.
Behind each statistic is a story—a person struggling with overwhelming challenges, loved ones 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.
Thank you for being here for anyone who needs support, connection and hope.
How Your Donation Helps
Provide Australians with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Helps more people access safe, clinically informed online support tools and resources
Gives help seekers access to evidence based safety planning tools and resources
Supports a range of Lifeline programs that advocate for vital suicide prevention efforts
Assists Lifeline’s research to inform the development of effective, evidence based programs
“I was in the kitchen, washing the dishes after dinner. Alone in this empty house. I felt overwhelmed, but I didn’t have anyone to talk to...”
- Will connected with a Lifeline crisis supporter that night, getting the crucial support he needed.
The reality of suicide in Australia
Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities. The following statistics can be confronting, behind every number is a human life. We believe most suicides are preventable and will continue to advocate, educate and work to keep people safe until we achieve our vision of an Australia free of suicide.
Every day, nine Australians are lost to suicide.
Each year, over 2 million Australians reach out to Lifeline for support.
Lifeline receives a crisis support call, text or chat every 24 seconds.
Lifeline is Australia’s largest suicide prevention service provider.
About Lifeline
Every day, nine Australians take their own life, a heartbreaking reality that affects countless lives. While each loss is deeply felt, there is hope in our collective efforts to prevent suicide.
Suicide prevention looks different for everyone. By combining our tools, resources, services, and support, we can work together to make a difference and support those at risk.
From crisis support to counselling to self-led support; Lifeline’s many services help to ensure that the diverse needs of all Australians are met and that everyone has support available to them, when they need it, in a way that best suits them.
