The Lifeline Direct Executive Team are responsible for leading Lifeline Direct toward meeting the mission of an 'Australia free of suicide'.
We are here to make sure that no-one has to face their darkest moments alone and we aim to do this by making sure we are available for people in a time, place and a way in which they seek our help.
Robert Sams is the CEO, Lifeline Direct Ltd (LLD), Member of the Executive Leadership Team, Lifeline Australia (LLA).
Rob’s role is to provide direction, purpose and vision that in turn makes sure that our efforts are focused on those who seek our help and that the services we provide make an impact.
“Lifeline has a proud history of being in community, for community and with community, and this aligns well with my personal values”.
Michael Were is the Executive Director – Fundraising, Marketing & Stakeholder Relations. Michael leads our teams that are devoted to ensuring that we have the resources needed so that we are able to deliver Crisis Support, Counselling, suicide prevention and community programs across the three states that Lifeline Direct operates.
“Lifeline plays a crucial role in keeping our community safe. It is incredibly rewarding to play a part in ensuring that no one faces their darkest moments alone”
Alison leads our Human Resources and Compliance, Governance & Risk teams that are focused on enabling Lifeline Direct to deliver it’s services through our people.
“Everything we do at Lifeline plays a part in providing crucial services to our communities and I am privileged to lead a team that supports organisational needs, develops capability and enhances performance”
Louise manages Change, Strategy and Internal Communications for LLD, she plays a key role in ensuring that organisational projects and initiatives meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage. Louise focuses on the people side of change, which involves preparing, supporting and equipping people to adopt change, and to feel informed and engaged in where the organisation is headed.