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Naked swim aims to raise thousands for Lifeline

Hundreds of hardy Canberrans will brave the wintry waters of Lake Burley Griffin to raise money for Lifeline.

ACT fireys to ‘climb Everest’ via Mt Ainslie for Lifeline

ACT firefighters are gearing up to climb the elevation of Mt Everest up and down Mt Ainslie, raising much needed funds for Lifeline Canberra.

ACT Meteors ready to play for Lifeline Canberra

The ACT Meteors will shine a spotlight on mental health and suicide prevention during the remainder of their Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) campaign

Lifeline thanks community for donations after Bookfair cancelled

Lifeline Canberra’s Bookfair was cancelled on Saturday and Sunday due to protest activity – but CEO Carrie-Ann Leeson says donations have matched what would otherwise be a successful Bookfair.

Brumbies support Lifeline at Sunday’s season opener

Brumbies Rugby will donate 10 per cent of all revenue from ticket sales from this Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Western Force at GIO Stadium to Lifeline Canberra. 

Lifeline Canberra bookfair cancelled as EPIC camp grows

Lifeline Canberra has been forced to make the difficult decision to close their bookfair today due to the large vaccine mandate protest camp that has gathered at EPIC.

An EPIC birthday bash for Lifeline Canberra’s Bookfair

Lifeline Canberra are hosting their Bookfair at EPIC next weekend, and this year is a special one – they’re turning 50.

Lifeline Canberra 2021 Women of Spirit Awards luncheon

Social photos at the Lifeline Canberra 2021 Women of Spirit Awards luncheon, Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia.

Bookfair returns, the ‘lifeblood’ of Lifeline Canberra

For many Canberra bibliophiles, the three-day Lifeline Bookfair is a highlight of the season. It returns at Thoroughbred Park, 17 -19 December.

Lifeline’s Women of Spirit overcome adversity to inspire others

Two survivors of domestic violence who have both been diagnosed with PTSD and have overcome adversity to inspire and support others, are the Lifeline Canberra Women of Spirit and Rising Women of Spirit Award recipients for 2021.

Take time to stop for an ‘Unstoppable Hour of Power’

As part of Mental Health Week, 9-16 October, Lifeline Canberra invites you to finish up early tomorrow and join in on a free, uplifting event - the “Unstoppable Hour of Power” - at 4pm.

Bringing suicide Out of the Shadows

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Lifeline Canberra is remembering those who took their lives, and helping people with mental health.

Help for suicide services during lockdown

More Canberrans are seeking help for depression and suicidal thoughts during lockdown. We talk to some of the organisations giving that help.

Lifeline continues to help Canberrans during lockdown

Lifeline Canberra has received the largest call demand in its 50-year history this week from Canberrans feeling stressed and anxious during lockdown – 150 more calls than previous records – and CEO Carrie Leeson predicts almost 3,500 callers in the next couple of days as more people reach out.

50 years of Lifeline Canberra cocktail party

Social photos at the 50 years of Lifeline Canberra cocktail party, National Arboretum Canberra. Photos: Kerrie Brewer

Lifeline Canberra presents Meet the Author – Hugh Mackay

Lifeline Canberra presents Meet the Author - Hugh Mackay, Book Lovers Lane, Fyshwick Markets. Photos: Denholm Samaras.

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