Thoughtful Donations Make a Lifesaving Difference
When you donate good‑quality items to Lifeline Shops, you’re doing more than clearing out your cupboards — you’re helping fund essential suicide prevention and crisis support services in our community.
Every sale from our shops helps Lifeline provide support to people experiencing their darkest moments. Your generosity directly contributes to keeping these services available, accessible, and free to those who need them most.
Lifeline Shops rely on the sale of donated items. We do not have facilities to wash, repair, or restore damaged goods.
This means:
By donating items that are clean, safe, and in good working condition, you help us maximise every dollar for the people who need help the most.
We gratefully accept items that are:
If you’re unsure whether an item is suitable, a simple test helps:
👉 Would I give this to a friend?
If the answer is yes — we’d love to receive it.
There are some items we’re unable to take for safety, quality, or regulatory reasons. These include:
If an item isn’t suitable for donation, your local council may have recycling options to prevent it from going to landfill.
Myth: Lifeline washes or repairs donated items.
Fact: We do not have washing or repair facilities. Items must be clean and ready for sale.
Myth: Lifeline gives donated clothing directly to people in need.
Fact: Lifeline Shops exist to raise funds for suicide prevention services by selling donated goods.
Myth: “Staff can fix it.”
Fact: Damaged items increase waste costs and reduce the funds available for services.
Volunteer work is always available in our shops. Meet new friends, give back to your community, learn new skills and save Australian lives.
For information on volunteering in one of our shops, please contact us.
We operate seven shops throughout the Mid North Coast from Kempsey through to Forster.
Every quality item donated — and every dollar spent in our shops — helps Lifeline answer calls, chats, and text messages from people in crisis.
Together, we’re creating a community where everyone has someone to turn to.
Thank you for donating thoughtfully, supporting your local Lifeline Shop, and helping save lives.
