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MEDIA ALERT: TUESDAY 15 AUGUST – Official re-opening of Lifeline’s Lismore Centre building

Lifeline Northern NSW < 1 mins read

The official re-opening of Lifeline’s Lismore Centre building following the 2022 Northern Rivers floods and a community re-commitment to suicide prevention in the Northern Rivers.

WHEN: Tuesday 15th August 2023, Media to arrive at 9.45am, event to end at 10.50am

WHERE: 104 Conway Street, Lismore. Formal proceedings to take place in marquee at rear of the premises. Best parking and access via 37 Ewing St (Old ServiceNSW carpark)

KEY ATTENDEES/NOTABLE GUESTS:

Hon. Kevin Hogan - Member for Page
Hon Janelle Saffin 
– Member for Lismore
Cr Steve Krieg 
– Mayor of Lismore
Uncle Gilbert Laurie 
– Bundjalung Elder
Colin Seery 
– Lifeline Australia CEO
available for questions/interviews/photography/video

RSVP: Not applicable

ADDITIONAL INFO: Parking available; if interviews required before the reopening ceremony please contact.

If you, or someone you know are feeling overwhelmed, we encourage you to connect with Lifeline in the way you feel most comfortable. You can phone Lifeline to speak to a Crisis Supporter on 13 11 14 (24/7), text 0477 131 114 (24/7) or chat to Lifeline online at www.lifeline.org.au (24/7).

MEDIA CONTACT: Jason Doherty, [email protected], 0430 104075

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