2021 saw continued increases in demand for Lifeline's services, with their centre in the Northern Beaches' of Sydney, significantly impacted. Their clinical counselling service has had monthly increases of more than 150%, with group therapy options expanded plus staff training numbers increased. Fortunately, the suicide rate for this local area had seen a decrease.
With Lifeline Northern Beaches holding more than 2,500 counselling sessions in 2021that are either free or low-cost, the funds raised from The Push-Up Challenge have been critical to support this vital community service.
With Lifeline Northern Beaches holding more than 2,500 counselling sessions in 2021that are either free or low-cost, the funds raised from The Push-Up Challenge have been critical to support this vital community service.
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