A lot of people are involved in the Lifeline Community Custodian program because of something traumatic that’s happened directly to them or to somebody very close to them.

The impact I've felt has been from a further distance away.

Why I’m involved is partly because I believe prevention is better than cure. That's why I believe sport has helped so many people channel their energy in a positive way while creating friends, teammates, and a support network around them that is priceless.

Lifeline provides an accessible opportunity for people to talk through a crisis and, most importantly, for young people to realise how valued their life is. This is very important to me, especially bringing up my young family through this day and age with the complexities of social media, the internet and mental illness.

I have been fortunate to be involved in sport from an early age right through to the last three Olympic Games. The values and lessons beyond training my body has equipped me to want to share some of these stories.

Everyone’s got a phone these days, which means they have a lifeline. So we’re in your pocket, we’re always here, we are everywhere and all you have to do is raise a hand. Whether it’s actually to Lifeline or just calling a friend, there will always be someone to listen.