Stories
Dennis' story
Lifeline helped Dennis through some of his darkest moments. After 19 years in the army, his work on the front lines is not over. He is a trained Telephone Crisis Supporter, volunteering on the phones, helping save lives every day.
Dennis' story
Helen's Story
What keeps you volunteering with Lifeline Canberra? That is simple - the wonderful staff!
Helen's Story
Hannah's Story
I know I’ve made a direct positive difference, for example during my first year of volunteering a caller told me ‘I really was going to suicide, but because of this call I won’t’.
Hannah's Story
Nick's Story
It's a hugely supportive environment, the Lifeline Canberra team is caring, fun to be with and there's such a lot on offer in terms of professional development and new challenges.
Nick's Story
Ken's Story
It is very humbling to have a caller trust you, to open themselves up to you in their darkest moments and to know that being there for them at their time of need is something you can give them unconditionally.
Ken's Story
Stella's Story
The amazing callers keep me coming back time after time, shift after shift. Their amazing strength is so inspiring! Our conversations are rewarding on so many levels.
Stella's Story
Nip's Story
I don't know what possessed me to think I was ready to be a crisis supporter when I was 17, but I’m so, so glad I did. I had just finished school where I'd volunteered a lot of my time mentoring and guiding the younger students.
Nip's Story
Rachel's Story
Rachael Stevens was 17 years old when she attempted to take her own life. She was found by a friend who took her to hospital. It was on the way, almost too late, that she first thought the decision she'd made might have been the wrong one.