Lifeline Australia
Jenny Smith is an active volunteer and advocate dedicated to supporting women and youth in the Australian community. Current roles include volunteering with The Warrior Woman Foundation to empower young women, serving as a Lived Experience Representative with EverymindAU, and holding leadership positions within the Girls' Brigade Australia. Jenny is also an Honorary Member of the Global Mental Health Peer Network and engages with Suicide Prevention Australia on various committees focused on mental health policy and regional planning. Additional contributions include crisis support for Lifeline Australia, mentorship through the Raise Foundation's Ismo program, and participation in the Diversity and Disability Alliance's newsletter and social media team. Education includes a Year 10 School Certificate from Rosebank College Five Dock.
Lifeline Australia
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 – 44 with around 21,000 Australians affected by the death of someone to suicide every year. Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. These services include: • Telephone Crisis Line – 13 11 14 • Lifeline Text - 0477 13 11 14 • Lifeline Chat - www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat • Service Finder - free directory of local health and community services • DValert - Domestic Violence Response Training • Lifeline Centres nationwide provide specific services relevant to local communities. Our History Lifeline was founded in 1963 by the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker, after he received a call by a distressed man, who three days later took his own life. Determined not to let loneliness, isolation or anxiety be the cause of other deaths, Sir Alan launched a crisis line, which operated out of the Methodist Central Mission in Sydney. Just a few days after it was first established Lifeline received over one hundred calls for help. Today, somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis line 13 11 14 every minute. As a charity we rely on the support of the community to support our life saving work. To find out more or to make a donation visit www.lifeline.org.au *Please note we are unable to provide crisis support on LinkedIn. For crisis support call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat with us online at lifeline.org.au. Dial 000 if life is in danger.