Navigating the holiday season can feel difficult.

That’s why our phone, text and chat crisis support services need to be available 24/7 throughout the holiday season, and all year round. But we depend on your kindness.

Money worries, relationship stresses, family dynamics, comparisons with others – Christmas can be a ‘perfect storm’ of expectations, leading to increased feelings of loneliness.

In the coming weeks, Lifeline expects up to 4,000 people to turn to our crisis support services every single day. And we can only be there with your help.

With your gift today, you could help ensure that everyone has someone to talk to over Christmas and the holidays.


Donate today

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Last year, eighteen-year-old Madisson was caught up in a 'perfect storm'.

Feeling unbearably lonely, she reached out to our text service at 9am on Christmas Eve.

Exchanging messages with our crisis supporter, Madisson was able to find the connection she needed in that moment. But as many young people like Madisson find, loneliness can be complicated.

And it can stir up some difficult emotions – shame, worthlessness, even despair.

Madisson reached out to Lifeline a second time that Christmas Eve. She was feeling overwhelmed with loneliness and isolation, and struggling to stay safe.

A Lifeline crisis supporter stayed with Madisson and empowered her by helping her to create a safety plan with coping strategies she could use until she found her way to safety.

Navigating the storm can be easier, when there’s someone by your side.

Please help Lifeline be there – anywhere, anytime, any way – for people like Madisson over Christmas and the holidays.

You can help Lifeline be there – anywhere, anytime, any way.

You can help Lifeline Crisis Supporters answer every call, text or message for help that can keep someone safe, and holding onto hope for as they begin their journey to better mental health every day of the year.

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$78

Help give people instant access to the support they need to navigate their wellbeing journey.
Give hope through SMS
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$137

Help ensure crisis support services are available 24/7, so we can be here when someone urgently needs help.
Answer a life-saving call
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$264

Help ensure that Lifeline can be here to offer more Australians connection, safety and hope.
Support our crisis supporters
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$7,500 provides training and support for a volunteer Crisis Supporter for a year

Volunteer Lifeline Crisis Supporters generously give their own time to answer calls to Lifeline 13 11 14, and save lives.

Sponsoring a Crisis Supporter for a year means you are providing them with everything they need to do their vital job: including training, infrastructure, technology and support.

Your sponsorship of $7,500 will make a tangible, lifesaving difference to so many Australians.


Sponsor a crisis supporter

Other ways to donate

If you’d prefer to donate over the phone, by BPAY or post, give our friendly Fundraising Support team a call on 1800 961 881 (9am to 4pm AEST, Mon – Fri).
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