Page 453 - Week 02 - Tuesday, 16 February 2016

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possible due to the dedication of over 250 trained volunteers from the ACT and region who fill shifts as part of a national network to ensure the phone will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Lifeline Canberra is part of an Australia-wide network of Lifeline centres. It takes calls from people who are in need of support at times of crisis. The crisis may be large or small, immediate or ongoing. Whatever the situation, Lifeline telephone crisis supporters provide impartial, non-judgmental and confidential support.

In addition to the telephone crisis support service, Lifeline Canberra provides a number of other mental health awareness programs to our community. Such vital services could not be provided without the money raised by the fundraising events such as the book fair. The next book fair will be held from 24 to 26 June on Canberra’s south side at the Vikings club in Erindale. I encourage Canberrans to attend, particularly those who could not get to last weekend’s event. However, if you cannot get to the June book fair, then I suggest you visit Lifeline Canberra’s website to check out the online catalogue or make a donation. More information about Lifeline can be found at lifeline.org.au.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

The Assembly adjourned at 4.45pm.

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