Training
If you are a good listener and receptive to the feelings
of others, you may be suitable to become a telephone
befriender. It can be very rewarding knowing that you
may have made a difference. Training courses are held in February and July each
year and whatever the outcome, you will benefit from
developing your listening skills and personal growth.
To keep abreast of the latest trends and techniques in suicide prevention, the Lifelink Samaritans is an active member of Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) and attends their annual conference. The 1999 and 2000 conferences highlighted the increasing number of suicide projects being undertaken in the mainland States using the resources of the National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Mission Statement
To provide a caring, confidential telephone, facce to face befriending and counselling service to the suicidal, despairing and thos in need. |
‘Asking for help is a sign of courage not weakness’