Lifeline North Coast is a locally-based, not-for-profit organisation proudly serving the Coffs Coast and surrounding regions for over 35 years. As an affiliated centre of the national Lifeline network, we are committed to supporting Australians in crisis by contributing to the 13 11 14 24-hour Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention service.
From our base in Coffs Harbour, we deliver services throughout the Mid and North Coast of NSW — from Nambucca Heads and Bowraville in the south to Yamba in the north. Our team is supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, including trained Crisis Supporters and a volunteer Board of Governance.
Through our work, we provide:
We are also proud founding members of the Our Healthy Clarence initiative in Grafton, and actively contribute to regional wellbeing through partnerships, outreach, and education.
We believe that no one should have to face their darkest moments alone. Lifeline North Coast exists to offer connection, compassion, and hope to anyone in distress — 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Through the simple yet powerful act of listening without judgement, we support people to find their way through crisis.
Every 30 seconds, someone in Australia calls Lifeline. That person could be your neighbour, colleague, friend — or even a family member. And for just $39, you can help ensure one of those calls is answered right here at Lifeline North Coast.
Grief after suicide is often complex and isolating — this group offers a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who truly understand.
Would you like to join us at Lifeline North Coast at the frontline in our mission to raise awareness about suicide prevention and to develop crucial life-saving initiatives for our North Coast Community?
Each year, over 1 million Australians reach out to Lifeline for support.
Lifeline’s crisis support line receives a call every 29 seconds.
Lifeline’s network of 41 centres, 10,000 volunteers, and 1,000 employees provide a lifesaving national infrastructure for those experiencing immense pain and anguish.
There are 3,500 crisis supporters working with Lifeline so that no person in Australia has to face their toughest moments alone.
Step into the heart of connection with Lifeline North Coast’s Community Walks – a vibrant space where individuals from all walks of life, accompanied by their furry friends are not just welcome but celebrated.
MoneyMinded Workshop – a transformative journey toward financial empowerment! In this workshop, Domenic Rosina equipped our Lifeline North Coast – NSW, GambleAware Mid and Northern NSW and Adele House representatives with essential tools and knowledge to manage their finances effectively.
It’s not that I don’t think of him (I do, every day). I’m just trying to avoid the pain that is now attached to those memories. I have to remind myself that this pain was not there at the time these memories were made though.
Losing my husband to suicide has brought a weight to my heart that’s hard to put into words. The pain is like an endless ache, a constant shadow that follows me everywhere.
At Lifeline North Coast Retail Shops, our mission goes beyond providing affordable clothing, bric-a-brac, accessories, and furniture.
It’s been a busy 10 months as Acting CEO of Lifeline North Coast, you may not have met me before, but I encourage you to pop into my office during business hours and say hello, unless I’m in a meeting, I like to make myself available to chat with anyone and answer any questions you may have.
