Support unpaid carers so they aren’t pushed to the brink of suicide Letter:With almost half of parent-carers contemplating taking their lives, Dr Louise Lawson calls for urgent action by the government The Guardian - UK · 17h ago
The Government Still Offers Discounts on Internet and Phone Bills—Even After a Popular Program Ended A government discount that once knocked $30 off a monthly internet bill is gone, but that doesn’t mean every federal phone and internet benefit disappeared with it. The Lifeline program still helps eligible Americans pay for phone or internet service, although its smaller discount comes with rules worth checking before… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 24
Online safety laws have failed to protect children in UK, Ofcom admits Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’ as online regulator issues review of first nine months of new regime The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Former Ambulance Company Agrees to $1 Million Massachusetts Settlement Over Breach Affecting 750,116 Residents and Billing Claims A breach at former ambulance firm Transformative Healthcare hit 750,116 Massachusetts residents. What the $1 million deal requires and how to check. Medical Daily · Oct 21
Standup Jon Richardson on turning his dark teenage diaries into a tearjerking memoir: ‘I couldn’t sugarcoat those years’ While facing grief, illness and a very public breakup, the comic reached for his diaries – and found a happy kid who spiralled into despair. Inspired by a Nobel laureate, he wrote a frank, funny book about that boy and what he grew into The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
A young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on death of 22-year-old Online betting was the ‘direct and paramount’ cause behind Kyle Hudson’s decision to take his own life, inquest finds The Guardian - AU · Oct 20
Parents of Chloe Moffat want Treasury staff held to account over her death Exclusive: David and Anne Moffat to meet permanent secretary after coroner found Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to employee taking her own life The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
‘He’s terrified, panicked, can’t sleep’: the tragic, lonely death of Beatles manager Brian Epstein Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp paid £10k at auction for Epstein’s address book. He then used it to co-author a thrilling account of the swinging 60s – and an intimate portrait of a tormented man whose life was unravelling The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Cyclists shut down iconic bridge for mental health ride Thousands of cyclists on bikes of all shapes and sizes have gathered on city streets to raise vital funds for mental health. AAP · Oct 11
LGBTQ+ Youth Can Again Press 3 on the 988 Lifeline as Specialized Crisis Counseling Returns After 14 Months The 988 Lifeline's Press 3 option for LGBTQ+ youth resumed Sept. 30 after a 14-month pause. Here is what it offers and how families can get help. Medical Daily · Oct 2
'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone. AAP · Sep 2
Minnesota's 988 Crisis Line Answered 83,000 Contacts in the First Half of 2026, More Than Triple Its First Six Months Minnesota's 988 Lifeline hit 370,000 total contacts in four years, with 83,000 in just the first half of 2026. Here's what the surge in crisis calls means and how to access 988. Medical Daily · Jul 22
'I was lost': why Inglis started mental health campaign Rugby league great and "Stick With It'' mental health ambassador Greg Inglis says he can't remember five days of his life because of post-retirement struggles. AAP · Jul 3
Phone and Internet Discounts Seniors May Still Qualify For After ACP Ended Affordable phone and internet access have become a necessity for daily life, especially for seniors who rely on connectivity for healthcare, family communication, and essential services. The Affordable Connectivity Program, widely known as ACP, once helped millions of households lower their monthly internet bills through federal support. However, that program… The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 29
Bangkok Post · Jun 23 Line, agencies launch disaster safety campaign Line Thailand has joined forces with 15 government and private agencies to launch "Lifeline: Prepared Before Crisis", a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency awareness among Thais by promoting access to trusted information and practical digital safety tools.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Recently single Australian men are seven times more likely to report a suicide attempt, study shows Fathers particularly affected, with almost 15% reporting suicidal plans after relationship breakdowns, according to survey of 20,000 men
The Conversation · Jun 9 What’s the difference between intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts? We have thousands of spontaneous thoughts a day. Most of them are mundane, such as “Where did I leave my car keys?”
Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 7 8 Benefit Programs Eligible Families Forget to Apply For Millions of households leave money on the table every year simply because they never apply for programs designed to reduce everyday expenses. These benefits can help cover food, healthcare, housing, utilities, and even internet service, yet many eligible families overlook them entirely.
Saving Advice · May 7 12 Government Benefits You Didn’t Know You Qualify For After 60 Millions of Americans over 60 are missing out on government assistance simply because they assume they earn too much, own a home, or already receive...
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19 Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes allegations – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
The Guardian - UK · Mar 26 Resistance movement: how a play about penicillin brought the arts, science and politics together Championed by a former chief medical officer, Lifeline is both a musical following Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the first antibiotic and a warning about the threat of superbugs in the present day
Saving Advice · Feb 24 8 Utility Discounts Seniors Must Actively Renew Rising utility costs are hitting seniors harder than ever, and many don’t realize that some of their most valuable discounts don’t renew automatically. Even long‑standing...
Saving Advice · Feb 24 The “Duplicate Household” Trap: Why Seniors in Shared Housing Are Losing Their $9.25 Lifeline Phone Discount Seniors across the country are suddenly losing a benefit they’ve relied on for years — the $9.25 Lifeline phone discount — and many have no...
Saving Advice · Feb 22 9 Utility Discount Programs Seniors Lose Automatically If They Don’t Re-Enroll Many seniors rely on senior utility discounts to keep monthly bills manageable, but what many don’t realize is that several of these programs don’t renew...
Clever Dude · Jan 9 When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…