Support group details
- Group Name
- Livewire Online
- Website
- livewire.org.au/
- www.facebook.com/LivewireAustralia/
- Group Description
- A place where people just get it. When you’re a teenager experiencing hospitalisation or living with an illness or disability, people don’t always get what you’re going through – and it can be tough for siblings too. Livewire is a program run by Starlight.
- Who can Join
- Teens aged 12-20 experiencing hospitalisation or have a chronic health condition, serious illness or disability, and their siblings.
- Contact hours
- Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm (AEST)
- Where we meet
- Livechat. Simply create an account by clicking 'Join Now' on the website & someone will be in touch with you.
- Town/Suburb
- Postcode
- 8888
- Services
- A place you can visit any time, whether at home or in hospital, knowing you’re amongst friends who care. A place to escape & have fun!
- More Info
- Livewire facilitators swing by the wards just to say hey & see how you’re going. Then in the evening, Livewire takes over the Starlight Express Rooms to run activities & creative workshops. Digital art, stop-motion animation, music, cooking, writing… you name it!
- Group Focus
- A safe online community for people aged 12-20 living with illness or disability.
- Area serviced
- Far North Qld, North Qld, Western Qld, Central Qld, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs West Moreton, Brisbane North, Brisbane South & Logan, Gold Coast
- Phone contact
- (02) 8425 5971 or complete form on the website under 'Contact"
- Contact the group by email