Lifeline Central West

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

We love our patch of New South Wales. It’s a long drive with a lot of miles to cover. If you’re new here, Lifeline Central West is a not-for-profit charity, supporting individuals and communities across the Central West. We offer Free Confidential Financial and Gambling Counselling, Community and Workplace Training, EAP, RAPID Community Response and Crisis Support. If you need someone to talk to, call us anytime on 13 11 14, or text us on 0477 13 11 14, or visit www.lifeline.org.au for our online chat service. All our crisis support services are available 24/7.
If you, or someone you know, would like to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter call 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days).
We are here for you, on the pretty and not-so-pretty days.
#131114

10/06/2026

Reaching out doesn’t have to look a certain way.

Some people want to talk things through. Others find it easier to send a message, or to start by exploring support in their own time. What matters is finding an option that feels manageable for you.

Lifeline offers different ways to access support including call, text, online chat, and self guided resources through our Support Toolkit.

Support is available 24/7, so you can choose what feels right for you.

Explore options here: lifeline.org.au/get-help

09/06/2026

Save the date

Save the date, 10th Ride Blue

09/06/2026

To enter the draw to win two tickets to Thirsty Merc - share a screenshot in the comments - of your pushup page showing you’ve chosen Lifeline Central West as your charity for the push up challenge.

09/06/2026

COLD WATER. WARM HEADS.
The Orange Winter Solstice Plunge is almost here.
Every year people ask us the same question:
"Why would anyone voluntarily jump into freezing cold water?"
Because getting a little uncomfortable can be good for you.
It's about challenging yourself. It's about resilience. It's about connection. And it's about having a bit of fun while supporting mental health in our community.
This year we're celebrating the 10th Orange Winter Solstice Plunge, and we're hoping to create our biggest and best plunge photo yet. Official Solstice Plunge beanies are available as an optional purchase when you register online and we're encouraging everyone to wear an official Solstice Plunge beanie DURING the plunge.
Not only will it keep your head a little warmer, it will help create an unforgettable sea of blue beanies in the water for our 10th anniversary photo.

So grab your beanie, bring your towel, gather your mates and join us for one of Orange's coolest traditions.
❄️ Cold water.
🧢 Warm heads.
💙 Strong community.
Register now via the event link and don't forget your beanie.
Link in comments.

05/06/2026

Thank You

05/06/2026

We are in awe of all of you. Thank you for choosing to support our bookfair in all the ways you did. In return we commit to use this money to support you.
The final total $$s raised at this May bookfair broke all the records…. was…… Swipe the images for the big announcement….
THANK YOU Tobins Transport and Coates Hire Bathurst for your ongoing support (they’re not big on the socials but commit to helping us at every bookfair without noise or recognition), Thank you for fueling us with coffee and awesome staff Thanks WIN News Central West 2bs 95.1 FM 99.3 B-Rock FM 2MCEl radar Chezzi Denyer Paul Toole MP for sharing our socials and helping our reach. Thank you to our book volunteers, who work tirelessly, all year round, to keep the bookfair running and thank you to every book donator and book buyer. Because of all of you, we are here to support our community. Also books are awesome.