
The call that pulled him back from the edge.

Help Lifeline be there for someone in crisis when it matters most
Leon* was ready to give up. Then Liz answered the phone.
She’s a trained Crisis Supporter at Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland and thanks to donations like yours, she was there when it mattered most.
Every 28 seconds, someone like Leon calls Lifeline.
That could be someone you love or even you.
For many, it’s the moment between holding on - and giving up.
But not every call gets answered.
Leon’s call was one of many. Here’s why more people are reaching out — and why your help matters now.
Around 50%
of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.1
More than 1 in 4
young Australians have experienced suicidal behaviour in the past 12 months.2
Over a third
of all young Australians say isolation and loneliness are key drivers of their distress.2
44%
of all young Australians have sought help from suicide prevention services in the past 12 months.2
Leon is alive today because someone like you gave
You’ve heard of Lifeline. You know the difference it makes. Now here’s what your donation actually does.
Your gift doesn’t just support a service - it creates lifesaving moments. Moments like the one that saved Leon.
Volunteer Crisis Supporter Liz picked up Leon’s call.
“It was a voice of a young man in distress,” says Liz, who helped Leon find the courage to get help. “Our conversation helped him move from fear and isolation to connection and recovery.”
“In a world that can be scary, it’s an extraordinary privilege to walk alongside someone in their darkest moments and just be present.” — Liz, Volunteer Crisis Supporter at Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland.
The next call is already ringing. Will you be the reason it gets answered?

You can’t take every call. But your gift makes sure someone’s there to answer.

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2 Community Tracker June 2025, Suicide Prevention Australia, 2025
* Name & image changed to protect identity.