We appreciate your interest in becoming a Volunteer Crisis Supporter with Lifeline Narrm and invite you to read the link below for information.
The next Crisis Supporter Information Session will be held via Zoom on:
Monday, 4 December 2023 from 6pm to 7pm
To submit your interest in becoming a Telephone Crisis Support Volunteer please email TCSVolunteerEnquiries@lifelinenarrm.org.au
We appreciate all of your support.
Course Cost
- Standard $595
- Concession $495 (available to students, seniors and pension card holders)
Expressions of Interest
Please email: TCSVolunteerEnquiries@lifelinenarrm.org.au
Questions
If you have any queries or wish to have a chat about volunteering with Lifeline Narrm, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact our friendly team on 03 9133 9233 or via email at TCSVolunteerEnquiries@lifelinenarrm.org.au
Become a Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter (TCS)
The Crisis Supporter Workplace Training is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they require to undertake the crisis supporter role. The training comprises three phases:
- Phase 1 – Blended learning (e-learning + face-to-face)
- Phase 2 – Student Placement
- Phase 3 – Probation Stage 1 + Stage 2
The duration of the training is a minimum of 170 hours to achieve Accreditation as a Lifeline Crisis Supporter and if successful, students will obtain a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in:
- CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS028 Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
Delivery of training is on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036
This training program is NOT intended to equip participants to undertake therapeutic or counselling work.
What it’s like being a Lifeline crisis support counsellor during the coronavirus pandemic.
ABC Life by Ruben Mackellar, as told to Moataz Hamde
I’m a Lifeline crisis support counsellor.
Over the past couple of months, we’ve received more calls for help than any other time in Lifeline’s 57-year history.
People from all walks of life, from all over Australia waiting in the call queue.