A donation of almost $3500 was handed over to lifeline central west on Monday which will go towards helping to train its volunteer crisis counsellors.
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The money was raised by the Black Dog Ride and NSW co-ordinator Wayne Amor handed over the cheque to lifeline central west’s Alex Ferguson.
“This will mean less waiting times and increasing the number of phone calls answered,” Mr Ferguson said.
Black Dog Ride members were able to raise the money via raffles from this years Black Dog Ride One Dayer which took hundreds of riders from across the region to Dubbo and Wellington and back through Elong Elong and Geurie – all in aid of suicide prevention.
Mr Amor and Black Dog Ride member Greg Markwick said the partnership with lifeline central west has been going since 2014.
“It’s one of the most trusted brands. Everybody knows them and the counselling and other services they offer,” Mr Amor said.
Mr Ferguson said mental health, drug, alcohol and domestic violence issues were huge issues in the community.
“But people are starting to talk about it.. which means we’re starting to have conversations which reduces stigma.. we’re starting to make progress but it’s slow,” he said.
Taylor Jurd
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
