Lifeline Connect Clare

03/03/2026

☕ Dementia Community Morning Tea - Clare Harmony Nook Lions 🌿

It’s Here Again! You're invited to a relaxed free morning tea, hosted by the Clare Lions Club at the Clare Lutheran Church.

If you are someone living with Dementia either as a loved one, carer or person with dementia and are interested in a chance to meet others, enjoy a cuppa, share experiences, sit and chat in good company, and learn more about dementia. Then join the Clare Harmony Nook dementia morning tea 👇

📅 Tuesday, 10th March
⏰ 10:30am
🗺️ Clare Lutheran Church, 5 Sabine St, Clare

If you have any questions get in contact with Yvonne or Rosemary using their details below, but don’t hesitate as this is a community event for the community by the community and you are a part of that community ❤️

For more information contact:
📞 Yvonne: 0418 850 556
📞 Rosemary: 0439 836 914

Clare District Lions Club Dementia Australia Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

02/03/2026

We are so proud of our Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW Ambassador Brendan Cullen for his extraordinary bravery in sharing his personal story in his book The Desert Swimmer.

Out now in all good bookstores and online. 🌊📘

"Brendan’s story is one of courage, resilience and hope.

The inspirational true story of an Aussie bloke from the outback, crippled with depression, who challenges himself to swim the English Channel as a way of managing his mental health struggles.

Brendan Cullen manages Kars Station, a 10,000-head sheep property 65 kilometres outside Broken Hill, New South Wales. In 2022, despite his nearest beach being more than 600 kilometres away, he swam the English Channel.

Taking up swimming was part of Brendan's recovery from severe depression. The illness had seen him cope in highly unhealthy ways—drinking, overwork, being emotionally absent—for years until he found the strength to walk through the doors of Broken Hill Hospital and ask for help.

Then, in 2015, Brendan watched his brother compete in an open-water swim, and a year later he was doing the same. Despite it being exhausting and challenging, it made him feel vitally alive. In 2018 he happened to see an advertisement encouraging swimmers to take on the English Channel. An idea was sparked.

Through Covid-19 restrictions, he trained for hours before dawn in the murky Menindee Lake system, and in icy local waters, determined to take on one of the world's most extreme ocean swims. And he did, completing the Channel crossing in 17 hours, after strong currents dragged him off course and extended his journey to 64 kilometres—almost double the most direct route.

The Desert Swimmer shows the good that comes from facing challenges head-on."

You can hear Brendan speak about his journey and his book on ABC Conversations here:
👉 https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/brendan-cullen-broken-hill-farmer-mental-health-swimming/106391278

At Lifeline, we know how powerful it is to ask for help. Brendan’s story is a reminder that no matter how isolated you may feel, support is always within reach, taking that first step can change everything.

Congratulations, Brendan. Thank you for sharing your story and continuing to inspire others to seek help and keep going. 💛

Lifeline Connect Clare:
🗺️ 1 Blanche St, Clare SA
📞 08 8842 2827

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie
🗺️ 79 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie South SA
📞 08 7079 1460.

Lifeline Connect in SA is proudly funded by Country SA PHN.

At Lifeline Connect there is free face-to-face, video, and phone counselling available. You can access Lifeline Counsellor/s without a referral or a mental health diagnosis. For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au.

If you, or someone you care for, needs support or is thinking about ending their life, contact Lifeline. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au.

24/02/2026

Please note Lifeline Connect Clare will have reduced operating hours on Friday 27th February operating from 9am – 1pm. We will be returning to normal operating hours (9am - 5pm) on Monday 2nd March. 📅

📞 If you require support while we are unavailable, please call Broken Hill Connect on (08) 8087 7525.

We look forward to seeing you when we return.

Lifeline Connect Clare:
🗺️ 1 Blanche St, Clare SA
📞 08 8842 2827

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie
🗺️ 79 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie South SA
📞 08 7079 1460.

Lifeline Connect Clare is proudly funded by Country SA PHN

Lifeline Connect Centres are a place to go for help when crisis looms and things get to be too much. At Lifeline Connect there is free face-to-face, video, and phone counselling available. You can access Lifeline Counsellor/s without a referral or a mental health diagnosis.

For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au.

If you, or someone you care for, needs support or is thinking about ending their life, contact Lifeline. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au.

23/02/2026

We would like to share some difficult news with you all. On Wednesday 11th February 2026 our beloved Pauline Tee passed away. Pauline was a volunteer with us at Lifeline Connect Clare and the Lifeline OpShop Gawler.

Pauline joined Lifeline Connect in October 2022 and from the very beginning brought warmth, dedication and her trademark enthusiasm to everything she did. With a remarkable 44-year career in nursing and many years advocating for people experiencing mental health challenges and those from gender diverse backgrounds, Pauline embodied compassion, courage and service.

Age was never a barrier for Pauline, in fact, she showed us all what it truly means to “grab life with both hands.” Whether mastering new systems at the Connect Centre, faithfully covering her weekly volunteer shifts, supporting our Gawler Lifeline shop while staying with family, or walking the full route of the Burra Christmas parade with her festively decorated walker, Pauline approached every opportunity with determination and joy.

Her passion for Lifeline Connect was evident in her extraordinary fundraising efforts. What began as a small raffle at the Clare Easter Markets turned into two incredible community raffles, raising over $3,000 for our Clare Connect Centre. She was rightly recognised as Clare Connect Volunteer of the Year in February 2024 for her outstanding contribution.

Pauline was also a proud participant in the Out of the Shadows Walk and the Push-Up Challenge, consistently championing the importance of mental health support. She even took the opportunity to advocate for our services with Premier Peter Malinauskas at the Clare Show and represented Lifeline at Government House in Adelaide in 2023 to celebrate 60 years of Lifeline, a day that brought her immense joy.

Pauline was humble, kind, big-hearted and endlessly supportive. Only last week she was speaking about her plans for the next Push-Up Challenge, already thinking about how she could give more.

She has touched the lives of so many people in our community, and she is greatly missed by our team and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Pauline’s family and friends.

Thank you, Pauline, for everything, your passion, your ability to light up a room, your positive attitude, your humour, willingness to do nearly anything to help others, and again your everything. Love, your Lifeline family ❤️🌹🐎

Please note Lifeline Connect Clare will close early at 1pm this coming Friday 27th of February as our staff and volunteers attend Pauline’s funeral. A formal post regarding this will be posted in the coming days. In lieu of flowers Pauline had also requested that anyone wishing to give flowers instead donate to Lifeline Regional SA and Far West NSW which you can do at llsafwnsw.org.au/donate

Support:
Remember, you are not alone, reach out today, Lifeline Connect is here to help.

Lifeline Connect provides free, confidential counselling without the need for a formal referral.

Lifeline Connect Clare:
🗺️ 1 Blanche St, Clare SA
📞 08 8842 2827

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie
🗺️ 79 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie South SA
📞 08 7079 1460.

Alternatively, you can call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 000.

For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au

Volunteering:
If you’ve ever thought about giving back, meeting wonderful people and being part of something that truly changes lives, why not join our team?

👉 Come speak with us at your local Lifeline or visit https://www.llsafwnsw.org.au/get-involved to learn more about volunteering.

Together, we can continue to make a positive difference. 💫

Lifeline Connect Clare is proudly funded by Country SA PHN

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20/02/2026

We are a little late sharing this but some news is just too special not to celebrate!

On Australia Day last month our incredible Lifeline Connect volunteer Tina Maynard was named Volunteer of the Year at the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Australia Day Awards. We couldn’t be prouder!

Tina has volunteered at Lifeline Connect Clare Tuesdays and Thursdays nearly every week since Lifeline opened in Clare in April 2021. In that time, she has:
✨ Supported countless individuals
✨ Presented Lifeline at numerous community events
✨ Co-facilitated mental health training sessions
✨ Facilitated a Survivors of Su***de Group - Eclipse
✨ Inducted and mentored many new volunteers

Tina has also gone above and beyond and completed her Certificate IV in Mental Health and a recognised qualification that enables her to deliver training for registered training organisations to strengthen communities.

Outside of Lifeline Tina has volunteered with the South Australian Country Fire Service for an incredible 35 years, alongside serving on local management committees and juggling many other community commitments.

It is a privilege to have a true pillar of our community such as Tina volunteer her precious time with us, and we thank her and all of our amazing volunteers from our Connect Centres, Opshops, Tip Shop and Warehouse for everything you do, we couldn’t do it without you.

Tina, we are so, so proud to have you be a part of our team and deeply grateful for all that you do ❤️ Congratulations Tina! 🎉

If you’ve ever thought about giving back, meeting wonderful people and being part of something that truly changes lives, why not join our team?

👉 Come speak with us at your local Lifeline or visit https://www.llsafwnsw.org.au/get-involved to learn more about volunteering.

Together, we can continue to make a positive difference. 💫
Lifeline Connect Clare:
🗺️ 1 Blanche St, Clare SA
📞 08 8842 2827

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie
🗺️ 79 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie South SA
📞 08 7079 1460.

Lifeline Connect Clare is proudly funded by Country SA PHN

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06/02/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances Lifeline Connect Clare will be closed this afternoon (06/02/2026).

We will will return on Monday 6th February for normal operating hours, 9am - 5pm.

We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. If you require assistance while we are away please contact Lifeline Connect Broken Hill on 08 8087 7525 or Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

Remember, if you, or someone you care for, needs support or is thinking about ending their life, contact Lifeline. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 000.

For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie is proudly funded by Country SA PHN
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04/02/2026

We are at the balaklava Town Hall today for Essentials Day. There are a broad range of service providers all set up and ready to help you. Come and find out about our Lifeline Connect Clare services.

We are always ready for a chat. We provide free counselling, information on services and practical assistance to support you in getting the help you need when you need it. No referrals, no barriers. Your mental health and well-being are important to us. Connect today with someone who cares.

23/01/2026

Lifeline Connect Clare will be closed on Monday 26th January for the Australia Day Public Holiday.

We will will return on Tuesday 27th January for normal operating hours, 9am - 5pm.

Remember, if you, or someone you care for, needs support or is thinking about ending their life, contact Lifeline. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 000.

For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie is proudly funded by Country SA PHN

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08/01/2026

We love this message from ifarmwell.com.au💚

👟 Staying active and connected can make a real difference to our mental wellbeing. Why not take this weekend as a chance to check in with a mate and get moving together?

Or join a local Saturday Park Run in Port Pirie, Clare, Port Broughton or Jamestown?

https://www.parkrun.com.au/

Did you know that exercise is one of the simplest, safest and most effective ways to improve your mood, and that it can even prevent depression from coming back, if you have experienced it in the past?

This weekend, why not try to organise a 30-minute walk with a mate? It will be good for both of you! If your mate is a human (rather than a dog!) tag them on this post right now, to get the ball rolling.

06/01/2026

☕ Dementia Community Morning Tea - Clare Harmony Nook Lions 🌿

Great News! You're invited to a relaxed free morning tea, hosted by the Clare Lions Club at the Clare Lutheran Church.

If you are someone living with Dementia either as a loved one, carer or person with dementia and are interested in a chance to meet others, enjoy a cuppa, share experiences, sit and chat in good company, and learn more about dementia. Then join the Clare Harmony Nook dementia morning tea 👇

📅 Tuesday, 13th January
⏰ 10:30am
📍 Clare Lutheran Church, 5 Sabine St, Clare

Everyone is welcome because community makes the biggest difference.

For more information contact:
📞 Yvonne: 0418 850 556
📞 Rosemary: 0439 836 914

Clare District Lions Club Dementia Australia Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

04/01/2026

✨ Essentials Day – Coming to Balaklava! ✨

We’re excited to share that Workforce Australia Workforce Australia - Local Jobs - Mid North SA and Wakefield Regional Council have organised Essentials Day in Balaklava!

📆 When? Wednesday, 4th of February
🕙 Time? 10am – 12:30pm
🗺️ Where? Balaklava Town Hall, 8 Wallace St, Balaklava SA 5461

This free community event brings together a wide range of local services all under one roof, making it easier to find the support you or your family may need. Come along and connect with services offering:
🏡 Housing support
🧠 Mental health & addiction services
💰 No-interest loans & financial support
👶 Childcare & parenting services
👵 Aged care information
🧩 NDIS & disability supports
🚗 Community transport
💼 Employment & government services
…and more.

Whether you're looking for information, support, opportunities to volunteer, or simply want to know what’s available in your area, Essentials Day is a great opportunity to explore local options in a friendly, relaxed setting.

We hope to see you there! ❤️

31/12/2025

✨🎆 As we welcome the New Year 🎆✨

New Year’s Eve can bring be a time of reflection and hope, but, while many are celebrating, others may be feeling uncertain, lonely, or overwhelmed as the year comes to a close. All of these experiences are valid.

If you are finding tonight difficult or need someone to talk to, Lifeline is here for you. Phone 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat

You don’t have to face tonight or this year alone, reaching out for support can make all the difference.

As we step into a new year, let’s lead with kindness, compassion, and care for ourselves and each other.

From all of us at Lifeline, we’re wishing you safety, support, and hope for the year ahead 💚

Lifeline Connect Clare:
🗺️ 1 Blanche St, Clare SA
📞 08 8842 2827

Lifeline Connect Port Pirie
🗺️ 79 Esmond Rd, Port Pirie South SA
📞 08 7079 1460.

Lifeline Connect in SA is proudly funded by Country SA PHN.

Lifeline Connect Centres are a place to go for help when crisis looms and things get to be too much. At Lifeline Connect there is free face-to-face, video, and phone counselling available. You can access Lifeline Counsellor/s without a referral or a mental health diagnosis.

For more information about Lifeline Connect, please visit our website www.llsafwnsw.org.au.

If you, or someone you care for, needs support or is thinking about ending their life, contact Lifeline. Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat to a crisis supporter online at lifeline.org.au.