Purpose
Volunteers provide one-off crisis support over the phone to people who could benefit from immediate and short-term assistance to cope with crisis or distress.
Training
Face-to-face training at our Gordon Training Rooms over 13 weeks. Includes theory, practice and placement. This comprehensive training program develops your skills and will not only help the public but will teach you techniques to use everyday with family and friends. An internship follows and after 12 months you will be a fully accredited Lifeline Crisis Supporter.
Requirements
Be over the age of 18 and an Australian/New Zealand citizen or have a valid visa with no study restrictions
Fit to Work (criminal record check) and Working with Children Check.
A student contribution towards the cost of the nationally accredited Crisis Support Workplace Training course. Lifeline centres subsidise the cost of training. To find out more, please contact us at training@lifelineh2h.org.au
Accreditation
Accredited CHCSS00113 - Crisis Support Skill Set Training which includes a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment of 3 Units of Competency. The accredited crisis support training is delivered on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036.
Location
Park Avenue
Gordon NSW 2072
(Parking and Gordon Station are close)
Time investment
4 hours per fortnight after initial training
