Frank's Story

Frank began his Lifeline WA story in 2002 and was recently awarded Lifeline WA’s Golden Wattle Award for his outstanding contribution to the 13 11 14 Crisis Support line. Frank started volunteering for Lifeline WA following an incredibly painful experience in his own life and feeling that he had nobody to talk to about it. 18 years later, Frank continues to selflessly dedicate his time to ensure that no one else will be in this position and that everyone has someone to talk to in times of crisis. Frank always has a word of encouragement for his fellow Telephone Crisis Support Volunteers and embodies all of the values that Lifeline WA uphold. Frank has answered a staggering 9,200 + calls to 13 11 14 and will have undoubtedly saved many lives. Frank says ‘Lifeline WA is a wonderful organisation and has very special people working and volunteering for it. I can honestly say I lo...

Brad's Story

Retired cricketer Brad Hogg has achieved a level of sporting success that would make many Australians envious. Raised on a sheep farm in the Great Southern region...

Alison's Story

Lifeline WA ambassador and motivational speaker Alison Braun struggled with her weight for much of her life. But in 2008, she set out to change that as a contestant on reality show The Biggest Loser...

Georgia's Story

Georgia Ongarezos is the youngest person to complete a solo crossing from Rottnest Island in the dark of night, achieving the feat in late 2020 and raising more than $13,000 for Lifeline WA in the process...