Yearly Archive: 2017

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HALT! and say “HI!”

August 30, 2017 Lifeline Gippsland staff and volunteers will be out and about over the next few weeks and months, on a ‘HALT! and say HI!’ mission to increase the awareness of mental health issues in the general Latrobe Valley community. Through the generosity of local traders, opportunities will be provided for the public to engage in helpful...
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Big Spring Clean

Get into Spring!

August 30, 2017 Spring has sprung, and all over people are opening up their windows to let the fresh, warm air in. This year, why not also open up your wardrobes and drawers — and donate! From pre-loved or seldom-used clothing, shoes, household goods or furniture to toys and books or pots and pans. It’s easy to turn a...
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LLG 2017 Volunteer Survey – Closing Soon!

August 30, 2017 The best opportunity ever to have your say!  To all of our volunteers who haven’t yet completed their survey, please don’t forget the closing date is the 31st of August.  It’s your chance to be heard. Please make the most of it!
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LLG – Upcoming Tin Shake!

August 30, 2017 Lifeline Gippsland are organising a tin shake collection to take place in the next few weeks and  we’re going to need lots of helpers to get the job done! Believe it or not, it’s FUN and we’d LOVE to have you on board for the event. If you’re keen, please ask your friends as well...
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Rosedale Country Market

NEW Rosedale Country Market

August 30, 2017 Lifeline Gippsland have a regular stall at the ROSEDALE COUNTRY MARKET which will take place every 2nd Sunday of the month.  The market itself  showcases art, craft, local produce, upcycled goods, fun for the kids, music and demonstrations. Add these 2017 dates to your calendar: 8th October, 12th November and 10th December. We’d love to...
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A dedicated book-lover retires

August 30, 2017 After 17 years of sorting, assessing, shelving and selling books, Betty Williamson has decided it’s time to take her leave and start a new chapter in her life. Betty and her husband Max have been instrumental in supporting the sale of books for Lifeline Gippsland since the organisation’s very first Book Fest that took place...
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20 years of committment

August 30, 2017 Board members were pleased to endorse the decision to officially dedicate one of its two phone rooms as the ‘Alison Waite Phone Room’. Alison is a long standing member of the Lifeline Gippsland volunteer family and has provided a high standard of telephone crisis support through the Lifeline network for over 20 years. The Lifeline...
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Happy 25th Birthday to our Moe Shop!

August 30, 2017 Lifeline Gippsland’s Moe Op Shop celebrated its 25th birthday at 12-14 Fowler Street Moe on Thursday 17th August. LLG Board Chair Laurie Paton said, “Members were delighted to acknowledge the milestone for Lifeline Gippsland.  Moe volunteers must be proud of 25 years of successful trading and the enormous contribution they have made over this time...
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A Donation from Lifeline Gippsland

July 28, 2017 Lifeline Gippsland were recently approached for specific items to help set up a house for homeless secondary school students in Moe. Our volunteers absolutely pounced on the opportunity and really got behind the request and effectively gathered so much furniture and general household items that we more than filled the house! It was a wonderful...
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Stress Down Day

Stress Down Day 2017 – the week that was…

July 28, 2017 Send us your Stress Down Day pics! We’d love to add them to our next eNews! A huge THANK YOU to all who took part in this year’s Stress Down Day! Lifeline Gippsland are pleased to acknowledge the support and contribution of the following organisations: Interchange Gippsland Bunnings Morwell Latrobe City Council Gippsland Water From...
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