Charities Life Line Australia
Uploaded by falcon on Oct 23, 2005
In 1974 an organisation opened to help the elderly, sick and unfortunate, this organisation is called, Lifeline. Lifeline is a worldwide organisation, created to help others in times of need. They help the elderly with medical care, the poor with food and clothes, counselling and also other organisations that are trying to make a difference. Lifeline is the most trusted medical providers in the elderly community.
As a world wide organisation, lifeline has many branches, located in various countries. These branches range from; hospitals, clothing and food donation shops, small schools and senior living areas. In the last 30 years over 2,500 hospitals and senior living areas have been built and over 200 donation shops and outlets have been established across Australia. Almost all of the employees that work in the lifeline branches are volunteers. Lifeline is a ‘true justice’ organisation, because they are a profitless organisation and they help the community by giving free advice and assisting all who are in need.
Lifeline helps the senior section of our community by giving them medical aid and assisting in chores which are part of everyday life. Lifeline has created many homes and estates for the elderly community. Many of the exceedingly sick people have personal assistance. The volunteers help by buying groceries, medical assistance and cleaning around their home.
Across Australia 200 donation shops and outlets have been opened and operated. The community donates different products to the shops, such as clothes, these products are then repaired and sold for cheap prices, so that the poorer community can buy them. Lifeline also has a child hotline, so the younger community can talk to councillors over the phone about personal issues. The calls are that are made are completely confidential and the children remain anonymous. This hotline has helped thousands of young children overcome some major difficulties in their life.
Lifeline have four major goals, these are; to show leadership, provide services, promote learning and to build resources. They are trying to show leadership by positioning Lifeline as a community leader and placing opportunities to give and receive care from all Australians. They are providing services by adding phone lines and other communication technologies that help people that need counselling or advice. They promote learning by teaching Lifeline members and...