Lifeline has expanded its premises by taking over the the space next door to their current outlet at 71 Magellan Street. The move ensures they have a bigger premises that has doubled the Lismore outlet in size. This ensures that they can offer more pre-loved goods and generate more funding for local suicide prevention services says Michael Were, Lifeline’s general manager in the Northern Rivers.
‘Cost of living pressures hitting people hard, op-shopping at Lifeline can help people manage budgets. It also helps the environment by keeping items out of landfill,’ Mr Were said.
The proceeds from the local Lifeline shops are used to fund its local suicide prevention and support services.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44. Nine Australians die every day by suicide and more than 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt each year.
‘With record demand for Lifeline services and support, shopping in a Lifeline Shop is a great way to support running of the 13 11 14 crisis line, local community mental health training and other community programs,’ he explained.
Mr Were said later this month Lifeline will also open a new warehouse in Lancaster Road Goonellabah to replace the Three Chain Road warehouse that has not reopened since the February 2022 flood. It will have a furniture attached to it.
If anyone wants to serve at or work behind the scenes at our shops or warehouse – even for just a few hours a week – we’d love to hear from them. It is a meaningful way to give back to your community and a great way to meet people.”
The Lismore shop is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5am, Saturday 9am – 4pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Other op shops in the region are at Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino. For shop locations and opening hours visit northernnsw.lifeline.org.au.
Lifeline Northern NSW serves the Northern Rivers, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Byron Shire and Ballina Shire.
People wishing to donate goods or to volunteer at any shop should call into that shop or phone 1300 152 854.
Lifeline support
- 24 hour crisis support: Ph 13 11 14. Text: 0477 13 11 14. Chat online: www.lifeline.org.au
- northernnsw.lifeline.org.au
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