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== Lifeline (counselling service) == | == Lifeline (counselling service) == | ||
'''Lifeline''' is the name of a free, 24 hour telephone counselling service established in [[1963]] in | '''Lifeline''' is the name of a free, 24 hour telephone counselling service established in [[1963]] in Sydney, Australia by the late [[Alan Walker (theologian)|Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker]] of the [[Methodist Central Mission]]. Several other organisations following the same principles and standards were subsequently formed in other countries. | ||
In Australia, Lifeline provides telephone counselling to members of the public via a network of ''Lifeline Centres'' maintained by trained [[volunteers]]. As at February [[2005]], there were 42 Lifeline Centres providing services from almost 60 locations, with about 5000 staff handling calls and another 5000 volunteers involved with fundraising and administration. | In Australia, Lifeline provides telephone counselling to members of the public via a network of ''Lifeline Centres'' maintained by trained [[volunteers]]. As at February [[2005]], there were 42 Lifeline Centres providing services from almost 60 locations, with about 5000 staff handling calls and another 5000 volunteers involved with fundraising and administration. | ||
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Shortly after the service opened, it was featured in an article in [[TIME]] magazine, which led to the establishment of similar services around the world. The first international convention of Lifeline was held in Sydney in August 1966 to guide the development of Lifeline services and to establish quality standards, which led to the formation of ''Lifeline International''. | Shortly after the service opened, it was featured in an article in [[TIME]] magazine, which led to the establishment of similar services around the world. The first international convention of Lifeline was held in Sydney in August 1966 to guide the development of Lifeline services and to establish quality standards, which led to the formation of ''Lifeline International''. | ||
Although all Lifeline Centre adopt the same standards, different names are used in different countries. For example, in Canada the service is called ''Telecare''; in Japan , ''Inochi no Denwa'' (meaning "life phone"); and in the | Although all Lifeline Centre adopt the same standards, different names are used in different countries. For example, in Canada the service is called ''Telecare''; in Japan , ''Inochi no Denwa'' (meaning "life phone"); and in the United States of America, ''Contact''. There are currently about 14 Lifeline member organisations around the world. | ||
In [[1999]], Lifeline International and similar organisations such as ''Befrienders International'' and ''International Federation of Telephonic Emergency Services'' (IFOTES) signed a memorandum of understanding and pledged to work together to provide an effective telephone crisis counseling service throughout the world. | In [[1999]], Lifeline International and similar organisations such as ''Befrienders International'' and ''International Federation of Telephonic Emergency Services'' (IFOTES) signed a memorandum of understanding and pledged to work together to provide an effective telephone crisis counseling service throughout the world. | ||
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=== TV === | === TV === | ||
Lifeline is also the name of a short regular | Lifeline is also the name of a short regular BBC Sunday afternoon [[appeal]] programme that asks viewers to help the unaided and reports on the work of various charities in and around the UK. | ||
Various presenters have included [[Cliff Michelmore]] and [[Nick Ross]]. | Various presenters have included [[Cliff Michelmore]] and [[Nick Ross]]. | ||
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=== ''Lifeline Systems'' === | === ''Lifeline Systems'' === | ||
'''Lifeline''' also refers to the name of a private, subscription-based medical alert service provided in the US by Philips Lifeline (a division of | '''Lifeline''' also refers to the name of a private, subscription-based medical alert service provided in the US by Philips Lifeline (a division of Royal Philips Electronics, which purchased Lifeline Systems, Inc. in 2006). Lifeline Systems was founded in [[1974]] by Dr. Andrew Dibner. Subscribers such as senior citizens and medical patients wear medical alert devices on the wrist or around the neck, which when activated in the event of an emergency, automatically dial an emergency telephone number for assistance. | ||
=== LifeLine Ambulance Service === | === LifeLine Ambulance Service === | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* | * Life Alert | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
