Lifeline wa s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and create equal opportunities for emotional wellbeing. To arrange a collection, please call the lifeline canberra office on 6171 6300. Lifeline warehouse to organise collection of bulk book donations please ring. Lifeline wa is here for all west australians sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you dont have to face your problems alone. Lifeline australia is an endorsed charitable institution by the australian taxation office. See more ideas about f sound, articulation activities and activities for kids. Lifeline relies on fundraising and donations to help cover the cost of providing local crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Each year, the lifeline canberra bookfair recycles up to 1 million books many to our bookfairs, many to other charities, and to paper recycling. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, culture and ongoing connection of aboriginal and torres strait islander people to country. Lifeline direct newcastle, hunter and central coast. Lifelines big book fair fundraising event is on this weekend at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Lifeline animal project founded in 2002 and now managing dekalb and fulton county animal services, lifeline animal project is the leading nonprofit organization working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metro atlanta shelters. For general enquires about the bookfair and information about becoming a bookfair volunteer, call 02 6171 6300 or contact us through our enquiry form bookfair volunteers. Jun 16, 2017 the julyaugust gift deadline to send gifts to your sponsor child is here. The big book fair runs this friday, march 9 and this saturday, march 10 from 9am to 5pm. Every fair is planned, prepared, and presented by a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in canberra. Five reasons why you should support lifeline this georgia gives day lifeline animal project founded in 2002 and now managing dekalb and fulton county animal services, lifeline animal project is the leading nonprofit organization working to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metro atlanta shelters. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year.
You can also give your time on sunday december 14 to help with their christmas gift distribution day, as you deliver toy and book packs to disadvantaged. Goods accepted at different lifeline shops do vary, so please contact your local collection point for. Register for uniting ballarats christmas distribution day on wednesday 19 december, by follwing this link. Australia is facing a national suicide emergency with more than 8 australians taking their own lives each day. These items are collected for the purpose of resale in retail outlets to raise funds for lifeline services. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and. Selected wollongong and shellharbour city libraries are also acting as collection points. Suicide is the leading cause of death for australians aged between 15 and 44 years. With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, under any category imaginable, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes. Lifeline adelaides trained volunteers crisis support workers answer more than 46,000 calls and online chats each year from people experiencing crisis and, sometimes, considering suicide. Were still accepting donations for the book fair, particularly games, puzzles, cds and records. Book fair 2017 calling for donations lifeline gippsland.
Buy a book and help save a life, now theres a win win situation. The lifeline bookfest is on again, with volunteers ready to welcome the crowds of bookworms that will soon descend upon the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. With well over 4 kilometres worth of second hand books and so much more, its a whole day out that is not to be missed. Lifeline central wests mega book fair is coming to bathurst on saturday 19th and sunday 20th may 2018. Christmas distribution registration uniting in ballarat. Donate your books books can be donated year round at the wollongong or corrimal lifeline shops or selected southern. All proceeds go to support the valuable telephone crisis support provided by lifeline in the community, so book buying can be an opportunity to provide hope and help to those in need. People wishing to donate books for the book fair can do so by dropping them into any of our lifeline gippsland shops at churchill, lakes entrance, moe, morwell, sale, traralgon and wonthaggi at least one week prior to the book fair. Please make an urgent donation before the 25 th of december so we can give hope and help to every single one. Book fair march 2020 cancelled lifeline south coast.
It takes around 150 volunteers to run each book fair, so as you can imagine, we always welcome new helping hands. Lifeline new york is a nonprofit 501c3 humanitarian organization. Lifeline retail and donation drop off points lifeline sydney and sutherland ashfield 21 02 8922 9071 books 93 milton street, ashfield 9. Over 28,000 australians will reach out to lifeline for our help this christmas period. For new volunteers on the day come see us at the information desk during the bookfair. Shopping at lifeline makes you truly feel as if you have taken an active. We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to listen on 11 14 247. Our fall book fair was held in october 2019, and we couldnt be happier. Lifeline south coast wollongong 2500 02 4228 0403 clothing, bricabrac, 19 auburn street, wollongong 9. Help us towards our vision of an australia free of suicide. The lifeline book fair at exhibition park in canberra is on from. Lifeline northern beaches holds four giant book fairs during the year. Book fair items donations of goodcondition books, or books of particular historicalantiquarian interest, are the lifeblood of the various lifeline harbour to hawkesbury giant book fairs and clearance sales, which collectively generate around 40% of our income. Fun things to do free things to do christmas activities easter activities.
May 21, 2019 lifeline central wests biannual mega book fair events continuously attract a number of volunteers willing to donate their time and effort to a noble cause. Home lifeline central west dreaming of a green christmas. Bargain hunters spend hours wandering the rows of books, magazines, dvds and all matter of reading material, looking for books to keep them going until the next bookfair. Donations are tax deductible within the limits of the law. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. If possible, please deliver your book donations to one of our shops during business hours click here for opening times. Lifeline adelaide receives minimal funding from the state government, but the ongoing costs to run the service are significant, with each call costing. Oct 31, 2017 games for children over 3 yrs who are working on the f sound. Or, for larger donations, please take your donation to.
Please help us give a christmas to those who are struggling by donating nonperishable goods. Lifeline wa our dedicated volunteers are here for you 247. Lifeline shops exist from the generosity of the local community when you donate your good quality, preloved items to lifeline they are sold to help raise vital funds for the 24hour lifeline crisis support line 11 14. This is your opportunity to send a gift package to your sponsored child andor purchase items through lifeline for your child. While many of the books lifeline sells are visibly old, others look brand new and so noone will know you only paid a few dollars for the present. Lifeline encourages donations of quality, used or unwanted items such as. But we have had to temporarily close our retail stores, cancel our book fairs and postpone fundraising events for the next few months.
We welcome donations all year round through your nearest. Books, comics, magazines, pamphlets, encyclopaedias pre1940 and post1998 only, sheet music, talking books. You can donate your books at the brisbane bookfest, so please see one of our volunteers at the event for assistance. If you cannot make an event, you are welcome to donate below. Please read the information below particularly our guidelines for what we can and cannot accept. While all books are very reasonably priced, with many bargains, its easy to get carried away. Now in its 31st year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity work. Lifeline central west book fair lifeline central west. Alternatively, you can take part in our workplace giving program link to get involved to make a regular continue reading donate. This is an organisation that has been serving the northern beaches area for over 40 years now and in this time, they have helped many thousands of people in their struggles with everyday life.
Click on the above link to be taken to a secure donation portal. Creating suicide safer communities since 1978, lifeline macarthur is dedicated to saving lives and promoting mental health in the community. You can help lifeline northern beaches save lives with a donation. We accept all clean books except readers digest condensed books, comics.
Our incredible book sale is happening again with a huge variety of books to choose from. Where to donate used books 10 places to start money crashers. Your continuing donations help keep our telephone crisis support service 11 14 available to the community. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. For further information please call the office on 56 3500. As you enter the car park, there is a silver coloured garden shed on the right set back slightly from the car park and next to the blue clothing bins. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury is a notforprofit organisation. Book donations are suspended due to covid19, however, you may still purchase books online. Donate your books and share the knowledge variety the. Simply bring along your books for donation to the event and speak to one of the. Bostonarea volunteers bring christmas cheer to those in need. As you begin gathering items for your gift package.
The last two sales even offer you a chance to do your christmas shopping at bargain prices. Lifeline central wests annual book fair to be staged at naylor. Book donations are also welcome at the book fair, in addition to lifeline s. We rely on lifeline shops, book fairs and fundraising events to fund our services. The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival which is held a couple of times a year all over australia, including in brisbane. Lifeline central west volunteer donates own titles to book fair. Shop donations the lifeline shops are the financial cornerstone of lifeline south coast. Donations of goodcondition books, or books of particular historicalantiquarian interest, are the lifeblood of the various lifeline harbour to hawkesbury giant book fairs and clearance sales, which collectively generate around 40% of our income.
Donations can be dropped off outside the main entrance of the coorong pavilion. Lifeline was created to be a beacon of hope to families who feel that they have nowhere else to turn. They provide the largest portion of funding and allow the continuation of lifeline s vital 24 hour telephone crisis support service in the illawarra and south coast on 11 14. The two day book fair is the ideal chance to grab a great read. If you love books, helping at lifeline northern beaches book fairs could be a great volunteering opportunity for you. Lifeline canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Now in its 31st year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held.
Lifeline south coast relies on the generosity of our local community to support our suicide prevention services to the increasing number of helpseekers who call us each year. Brisbane christmas volunteering lifestyle style magazines. Through inhome counseling, preventative education, and sometimes even residential care, to give families tools to meet their goals and avoid the need for future court intervention. In the runup to christmas, donations can be dropped off at our lifeline centre at 4 park avenue, gordon by tuesday 17 december. Lifeline bookfest sunshine coast unitingcare queensland. If you are experiencing a personal crisis, our dedicated crisis. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old. Lifeline northern beaches next book fair is on 2224 november. There are heaps of great things about the lifeline.
The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday 17th january 2020 to monday 27th january 2020. Read below for information and details about our book fairs. This christmas you can help the charity with numerous christmas activities, including christmas gift preparation, delivery day venue support and by preparing and relocating donated goods. Please note the warehouse is closed until further notice due to the covid19 crisis.
The first lifeline giant book fair for 2020 will be held at ted blackwood hall, warriewood from friday 14 february to sunday 16 february 2020. Iml pathology collection centres helensburgh to sussex inlet. Lifeline northern beaches is part of the national lifeline network, who are the leading provider of suicide prevention services in australia. Books donated to variety will be sold through our trade me online book fair to collectors and book lovers around new zealand. Charity book fair outcome november 1, 2018 lifeline gippslands second charity book fair was yet another warm reflection on our communitys supportive and caring nature. If you have books to donate for the online variety book fair we would love to hear from you. My love of books is no secret, and friends and family always know what to get me for christmas and for my birthday. Events archives lifeline gippsland volunteer donate.
Lifelines big book fair at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley. By attending a lifeline event you are supporting a local organisation to deliver support services in your community. If you would like to volunteer, register your interest here. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of booklovers in canberra.
For over 49 years, our highly skilled volunteers have provided 247 support via our local 11 14 crisis support service. An estimated 1500 people attended over the 2day event purchasing donations covering topics such as history, crime, cooking, travel, art, music, childrens, sport. Drop off at the bookfair when you are next shopping at any of the lifeline canberra bookfairs. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to cease donation collections the current risks associated with covid19. We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to. The lifeline canberra bookfair is held a few times a year to raise muchneeded funds for lifeline local crisis support service.
Lifeline canberras bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. Lifeline warriewood book fair february 2020 lifeline. Doors will be open 9am to 4pm saturday and 10am to 2pm sunday, with gold coin donation at the door. Please try viewing the full calendar for a complete list of events. Donated books are required only to support establishing libraries in some of the. Lifeline distribution centre clothing, accessories, bricabrac 267 harbord rd, brookvale 2100 5th driveway past officeworks. We have a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books. Lifeline shops selling mainly clothes and at times smaller furniture items and household items book shops selling just secondhand books lifeline shops exist from the generosity of the local community when you donate your good quality, preloved items to lifeline they are sold to help raise vital funds for the 24hour lifeline. And every day, lifeline canberra telephone crisis supporters prevent the loss of.
Lifeline canberra bookfair on again with thousands of items. Money raised at lifeline events supports the 24hour lifeline 11 14 crisis support line, which offers suicide prevention and bereavement support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Lifeline pilots is made possible by generous contributions. Mental health support forum in australia sane forums.
Leftover book donations were donated to the massachusetts prison book. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. Mar 09, 2018 lifelines big book fair fundraising event is on this weekend at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley. Customers can drive up, unload their boot of books to donate, then go inside and restock their shelves. Volunteer your time fundraise with us support our events become a corporate. Everything you need to know before you go about the lifeline booksale in brisbane. Lifeline canberra continue to sell items all year round through our ebay store. Our bookfair volunteers are an integral part of lifeline canberra. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. If you would like to partner with llcw and help to make a difference in the central west region, we invite you to make a donation using the form below. Our work is made possible through donations from people like you who care about other people. We will communicate when the donations will recommence via all forms of social media, this is an unprecedented time, please take extra care of yourselves.
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