A Lifeline for the Hunter

Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter has been operating a 24 Hour Telephone Counselling Service in the Hunter since 1966. The service provides the opportunity for people to reach out and speak to another person knowing that they will be heard, treated respectfully and with full anonymity and confidentiality. Our unique position as the "ears" of Newcastle and the Hunter allows us to identify and react to the specific needs of our community.

As an extension of our crisis telephone counselling service and in response to the needs that we have identified in our community, Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter provides Personal Counselling, Financial and Gambling Counselling as well as Community Education Programs designed to enhance living skills and improve self-confidence.

Community Training

Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter provides a range of services to relieve the stress and pain of the people of Newcastle & Hunter.

Register now for:

• Accidental Counsellor Training
• Mindfulness Meditation

Who will be the 2010 Steel Magnolia?

Nominations for the 2010 Steel Magnolia Award are now closed.

The Steel Magnolia Award recognises a local woman who has faced and overcome personal adversity and made a contribution to the community and this year, eighteen amazing women have received nominations.

The nominated women come from all walks of life and have all experienced personal hardship but what unites them is their ability and desire to make this world a better place.

Steel Magnolia Award will be announced at an inspiring ceremony to be held at the Starlight Room, Wests New Lambton.

Date:   Friday 12th March
Time:   6.30pm - 9pm.
Cost:   Tickets are $75 each or $700 for a table of 10 and include champagne on arrival, wine, drinks and a two-course meal.

Hosted by Melinda Smith, the ceremony will feature past nominees Janine Epere and Jo Turner speaking about their inspirational work in the community. Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter would like to thank Lady Mayoress Cathy Tate for her continuing support of the award as patron.

For tickets to the Steel Magnolia Award presentation, Nomination Forms or for further information please call Julienne Constable at Lifeline Newcastle & Hunter on 4940 2007 or email julienne@lifelinehunter.org.au