Empathetic. Resilient. Compassionate.
LeeAnne Edwards, a dedicated crisis supporter with Lifeline Geelong, has been nominated for the 2024 Westfield Local Hero Award. We need your support to help her win and secure a $20,000 donation for Lifeline Geelong as her charity of choice. Vote now.
LeeAnne has selflessly volunteered for four years, supporting those in crisis. If she wins, Westfield will donate $20,000 to Lifeline Geelong to help fund our crisis support line, which offers essential support to those in crisis. By voting for LeeAnne, you're helping her get the wonderful recognition she deserves, as well as helping to fund the costs associated with running Lifeline's crisis support line, making a real difference in the Geelong community and nationwide. It only takes 30 seconds to vote.
"I feel privileged to hear help-seekers' stories. The connections made and trust in sharing always leave me feeling humble."
LeeAnne describes it as a privilege and blessing to offer emotional support and warmth to people in crisis across Australia. "I feel privileged to hear help-seekers' stories. The connections made and trust in sharing always leave me feeling humble." she explains. LeeAnne certainly embodies the attributes of a Lifeline crisis supporter: Empathy, respect, compassion, and self-awareness. She has completed over 1,500 calls and 670 volunteer hours during her two years at Lifeline; LeeAnne’s ongoing volunteering commitment undoubtedly significantly improving crisis support and suicide prevention efforts in the Geelong community and nationwide.