Lifeline Gippsland News & Events

DV-alert 23rd & 24th November 2016

October 20, 2016 Learn to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately and refer the case if necessary.   Who is it for? General DV-alert workshops are for health, allied health and community frontline workers in Australia. One of the priorities of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children is to ensure that...
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ASIST 2-Day Workshop 27th & 28th October 2016

October 20, 2016 ASIST 2-Day WORKSHOP Lifeline Gippsland, partnering with Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Services is running an ASIST Workshop on the 27th & 28th October 2016 at LV CMHS, 20 Washington Street, Traralgon. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a workshop that prepares professionals, volunteers, and informal helpers of all kinds to provide suicide first-aid interventions to people at...
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Get your Spring Clean on!

September 20, 2016 On Friday the 30th September 2016, AFL Grand Final Eve, Lifeline Gippsland is having a sausage sizzle at Bunning’s Morwell and we will have our truck onsite from 10:00am to 3:00pm to collect any donations from the community.  We are in desperate need of good quality clothing, bric-a-brac, books, toys small items of furniture, plants...
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MASSIVE GARAGE SALE AT OUR MORWELL SHOP!!!!

August 30, 2016 Lifeline’s Morwell retail shop is having a massive garage sale from the 5th – 9th September 2016, to clear excess stock. There will be a huge range of household goods, books, shoes and clothing all reduced to clear. The shop is open Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 4:00pm and will have items on sale...
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ASIST 11 2-Day Workshop 25th & 26th August 2016

August 8, 2016 ASIST 2-Day WORKSHOP Lifeline Gippsland, partnering with Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Services is running an ASIST Workshop on the 25th & 26th August 2016 at Lifeline Gippsland, Cnr Church & Fleming Streets, Morwell. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a workshop that prepares professionals, volunteers, and informal helpers of all kinds to provide suicide first-aid interventions...
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safeTALK training through the Latrobe & Region Suicide Prevention Network

July 8, 2016 Sponsored by the Latrobe & Region Suicide Prevention Network and delivered by Lifeline Gippsland, this 3-hour workshop helps people to: Move beyond common tendencies to  miss, dismiss or avoid suicide Identify people who have thoughts of suicide Apply the TALK steps – (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep Safe) to connect with a person with thoughts...
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Ruralco – helping rural communities through suicide awareness training

July 8, 2016 Do you have people chatting to you about the recent Dairy Crisis? Gain confidence listening to and supporting members of your community. How you can help… RECOGNISE – observe words and behaviours RESPOND – listen and support REFER – to appropriate services Find out more… DATE: Tuesday 19th July VENUE: Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre (Dakers...
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It only takes 3 hours a week to make a difference

July 8, 2016 Have you got what it takes?  Some just have what it takes to connect with others in times of need. Are you the one? Lifeline Gippsland are holding information sessions in WARRAGUL and MORWELL for those interested in becoming a Telephone Crisis Supporter. WARRAGUL – Tuesday 12th July 2016 CFA Building, 8 Gladstone Street 12noon...
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A MOST GENEROUS DONATION FROM TRARALGON LIONS

June 1, 2016 A Generous Donation from Traralgon Lions Club On Wednesday 25th May Lifeline Gippsland received a donation of $5,000 from Traralgon Lions, which was generated through their Charity Golf Day earlier this year.  We were joint recipients along with Latrobe Palliative Care Fundraising Group.  Many thanks to the Lions members for their hard work in raising this...
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