Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld LTD

Today, Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Ltd launched L26 - the organisation's 3 year Strategic Plan. Our Mission - to contribute to an Australia free of suicide by strengthening and empowering people to thrive.

Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace, this event has a purpose to unite our diverse community and inspire individuals to contribute to peace and harmony through making connections and raising awareness of community initiatives 👉 advancinginpeace.org.au

Last week we received 29 pallets of baby products from the Terry White Chemmart network. The donation includes more than 13,000 drink cups, pacifiers, hygiene products and more worth more than $250,000. It will help support the ongoing work of Lifeline Darling Downs.

School Holidays are nearly here! And we're having a sale 😁 Visit the shop from 17 Sept until 30 Sept & find great bargains with up to 50% off on children's books. * Sale only Valid at the Neverending Stories Book Shop | Range Shopping Centre | 11 James Street Toowoomba.

Today, Aboriginal elder, Mr Wayne Fossey, spoke at the Battle of Meewah Commemoration held at Tobruk Drive Lookout. We pay our respects to our Elders – past, present and future – for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.

Our Tranquillity Care Services team and several people who we support had a great day out in the park yesterday to mark RU OK? Day and take some time to rest and enjoy the beautiful springtime parks in the Toowoomba Region.

Winter has been a challenging time for many families, with rising living costs making a tough time of year even harder. Recently, National Tiles and their customers rasied $5,000 to help families in need. Thank you to Barton, Kirsten and the team!!

Spend a day with the Christmas Wonderland team setting up the region's largest Christmas lights display. Not only is it great team-building day, but you will also be helping to bring Christmas cheer to children, families and adults across southern Qld 👉 christmaswonderland.com.au/volunteer

This World Suicide Prevention Day, Lifeline are shining a light on stigmas associated with suicide because our best progress is made when we bring them out of the shadows. EVERYONE CAN HELP. Find out more at outoftheshadows.org.au or follow the link in our bio #outoftheshadows

It was a delight to see our COO of Human Services, Rachelle Patterson, on stage today at the QCOSS Conference. The conference is exploring the Power and Politics of the Care Economy.

Junior Retail Worker Wanted - You will assist with the daily retail operations. Through your work in our retail shop, you will be helping Lifeline Darling Downs provide vital service to people across south west Queensland. Apply Now 👉 buff.ly/3wIJQkR

The Spring VaxBus is delivering: COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines for children and adults Novavax vaccines for adults Influenza vaccines are for everyone five years and older. Find out more please call 1300 117 792 or visit ddwmphn.com.au/springvaxbus

Are you: ☑️ A good listener? ☑️ Empathetic? ☑️ Compassionate? ☑️ Committed to helping others? ☑️ Passionate about making a difference? You could be the difference in someone’s life. Ask us about volunteering for Lifeline Text 👉 buff.ly/3vzS2mG

Mental health affects everyone from time to time & it’s important to be vulnerable and ask for support if you need it. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out - Call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14. For local, non-urgent support call 1300 991 443.

Shelter is a basic human right. But many Queenslanders don't have a safe place to call home. We need all levels of government to create a plan that addresses the scale of Queensland's housing crisis. Join our #TownOfNowhere campaign to end homelessness: #signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">townofnowhere.com/#signup

It's not too late to use your plate to make a difference. For the rest of this month, $2 from every plate of Lamb Shanks at participating Toowoomba Sports Clubs will be donated to Lifeline Darling Downs' Winter Appeal. #HelpUsHelpOthers and purchase your shanks today!

Remember to stay true to yourself and stay connected with your core values as well – and pursue things. If you or someone you know are struggling or feeling overwhelmed, please reach - call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14. For local, non-urgent support call 1300 991 443.