Elizabeth Gough has been volunteering for Lifeline in Queensland for almost 40 years, helping to make sure that no person must spend their darkest days alone.
She has been a voice of hope for innumerable callers in this time and has surely saved many lives with her gentle, unassuming manner.
Affectionately known as ‘Auntie Elizabeth’, she is a highly respected and valued mentor for other crisis supporters and gives freely of her time to observe and coach them. Elizabeth shares her extensive knowledge and experience generously, running practice calls with new volunteers and supporting them individually and in small groups. At the age of 92, she has impressed fellow Lifeline staff with her willingness to take on new technologies to expand her skillset.
Taking inspiration herself from their courage, Elizabeth’s wisdom, kindness and steadfast dedication to supporting people during troubled times have quietly made a real difference in countless lives.