Lifeline North Coast receives $15k funding from Pink Silk Trust

LIFELINE North Coast has received a $15,000 donation from the Pink Silks Trust which will support two critical areas of community need.

A significant portion of the donation will fund the recruitment, training, and development of 10 new Crisis Support and Domestic Violence counsellors.

This investment expands Lifeline North Coast’s capacity to respond to the increasing number of women reaching out for help with mental health concerns, domestic and family violence, relationship breakdowns, and other distressing situations.

By covering training costs, the Pink Silks Trust helps reduce financial barriers for volunteers – enabling more community members to step into these life‑saving roles.

The donation will also ensure the continuation of Lifeline North Coast’s growing Suicide Bereavement Support Groups, with funding allocated to train three additional bereavement facilitators.

These groups provide essential support for women who are navigating the complex grief that follows a suicide loss.

“We are deeply grateful for the Pink Silks Trust’s continued support,” said Angela Martin, CEO of Lifeline North Coast.

“This funding ensures more crisis supporters are trained and that women grieving a suicide loss have access to specialised, compassionate care.

“Together, we are strengthening the safety net for women in our community.”

Pink Silk Trust chair and co-founder Tanya Johnson OAM said the programs play a vital role in helping women and families facing crisis.

“Our partnership reflects our shared commitment to protecting and empowering women across the region,” she said.

Training for the next group of crisis supporters will begin in March 2026, with new suicide bereavement facilitators commencing shortly thereafter.

By Andrea FERRARI