Join the RAPID team

When a disaster or sudden death hits a town in our region, Lifeline Central West’s RAPID team goes there to support people. You can help in your own town, from home or in the field. It isn’t an application, and we’ll contact you within 5 working days.

Register your interest The RAPID ute and trailer in Lifeline Central West colours.

Register your interest

It takes a few minutes, and your answers save on this device as you go.

Prefer to talk? Call 1300 798 258 and ask for the RAPID team.

About you

We’ll email you a confirmation.

How should we contact you? (optional)

For example, Lake Cargelligo 2672

Are you 18 or older?

How you’d like to help

What could you help with? Choose any.
Where could you help? Choose any. (optional)

For example, skills, training, local knowledge or when you’re usually free. Up to 150 words.

We don’t read this form after hours. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We use your details only to talk with you about volunteering with RAPID. Only Lifeline Central West staff who need them can see them. Our service providers store them securely for us. To see, correct or remove your details, call 1300 798 258. Read our privacy policy.

The RAPID ute and trailer in Lifeline Central West colours.

What RAPID does

RAPID goes to towns after a flood, fire or other disaster, or after a sudden death, including a suicide. We give emotional support face to face, Psychological First Aid and practical help. We also connect people with the services they need.

We work alongside local people and services. In Aboriginal communities, we follow local cultural authority and protocols. As needs settle, we help local services take over.

Field work can mean hot days, long hours and time away from home. You choose what suits you.

Ways to help

Practical help and logistics

Help a response run: driving, setting up spaces, supplies and rosters. Not everyone needs to be on the front line.

Community support

Join the team on the ground: at drop-in spaces, outreach and community events, offering a calm presence.

Knowledge, connections and planning

Help with admin, planning, research or advice, or connect us with local leaders. You can do some of this from home.