Humans of Lifeline — Major Donors
Surome & Genevieve Singh
“If there is life, you must consider other people. My version of spirituality is "Always be empathetic and do no harm. Absolutely do no harm, and always try to tell the truth.“
What is your connection to Lifeline?
We've been involved with charities for a long time, and Genny's mum had a strong sense of social justice. She worked with young people in Fiji, and that greatly inspired us to continue her work.
When we emigrated from Fiji in 1976, we arrived in Australia with virtually nothing. We started from the bottom and worked hard to make the most of life here. After a few years, we realised, "we are so fortunate, we have made the most of many opportunities this country has offered and now we are in a position to give back".
In 1980, we decided that we should donate to a range of charities aligned to the causes we care about in some small way. Once we got into the habit of giving, we decided to allocate a certain amount each year.
An inspiration for donating to mental health charities was Jeff Kennett, who spoke candidly about his own battles with depression.
In early 2020, we considered the significant impact of COVID and the isolation and hardship it was causing for so many people in our community. We thought about all the charities that could assist in this regard, and realised that Lifeline was already doing great work and we wanted to support them.
In 2022, we decided to give a substantial portion of our savings to about sixty charities to ensure our donation could have maximum impact in a range of areas.
We believe that as human beings having compassion for one another is paramount. My version of spirituality is, "Always have empathy, do no harm, and always try to tell the truth".
The other aspect is this: “If you are in a position to uplift people and support those who are less fortunate than you, it is our moral imperative to do so”. So that's what we are trying to do.
Human Stories
The Humans of Lifeline
These Humans support lifeline in their own unique way, to ensure that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.
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Ways to get involved
Thanks to the unwavering support of the Australian people, Lifeline is able to celebrate 60 years of service to people in times of crisis. The generosity that you provide helps us be there for those who need us and equip communities across Australia to be suicide safe. Explore the ways you can participate in our celebrations and help Lifeline continue its important work for another 60 years and beyond.
