Mental health organisation On the Line Australia’s media releases announce new innovative technologies, new counselling services, key topics and more.
MensLine Australia – Help is Here campaign
On the Line Australia welcomes the announcement by Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, that the Morrison Government is launching a new campaign to combat domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis. The Help is Here campaign has two clear messages that help is here and tough times do not excuse tougher times at home.
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New CEO appointed at On the Line
On the Line Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Fredericks as CEO, effective 10 April 2020.
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On the Line helplines seeing an increase in calls related to COVID-19
On the Line has seen an increase in calls over the last couple of weeks, as the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread across Australia.
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New virtual assistant provides interactive counselling support
On the Line is delighted to announce that clients visiting the Suicide Call Back Service website can now access counselling support through an interactive virtual assistant. With user interaction, Claire can conduct risk assessments, provide self-guided breathing and relaxation exercises, provide referrals to existing website resources and direct users to seek counsellor assistance when required.
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NQ Connect to provide free mental and social health support for flood affected Queenslanders
24-hour mental and social health support in Northern and Western Queensland.
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Step Together helpline: For people concerned about violent extremism in NSW
On the Line is pleased to provide an update on the successful uptake of the Step Together service, funded by the NSW Government. Launched in June 2017, Step Together is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to countering violent extremism. Violent extremism can come from any side of the political spectrum, any religion, race or other grouping. The key defining behaviour that makes this a problem for our society is the use of violence to pursue goals for change.
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New free counselling and mental health service for Townsville veterans
On the Line is proud to announce the launch of NQ Connect: Operation Compass, as part of the Operation Compass suicide prevention pilot program for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel in the Townsville region.
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New Mental Health Service for northern Queensland
On the Line is delighted to announce the successful launch of NQ Connect, a new counselling service funded by the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), created to meet the mental health needs of people across northern Queensland.
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$6m funding for suicide crisis support and prevention services
The Department of Health is extending the funding for two key suicide crisis support and prevention services: Suicide Call Back Service and the All Hours Suicide Support Service.
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Changing for Good receives funding extension
The Changing for Good program will receive funding for an additional 12 months from the Department of Social Services. This funding extension will allow the service to continue to help men make long-lasting changes to their violent behaviour.
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