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With the right support, people can change their lives.
For over 40 years Lives Lived Well has been supporting people to live their lives well. We are a not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers evidence-based services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. We specialise in supporting people with concerns related to:
- alcohol and other drugs (AOD)
- mental health
- transitioning from corrective services
- veterans’ wellbeing
- gambling.
With heartfelt dedication, we work with individuals to craft personalised plans, reduce harm, nurture recovery, and inspire positive and lasting change. We bring experience, empathy, and a judgement-free approach to every person’s journey, recognising that life is complex. Side by side, we unlock capacity for change, offering compassionate, person-centred support grounded in evidence-based clinical practices.
Meet our people
We’re a curious team that thinks differently and seeks new ways. We look to the evidence. We explore new ideas. And when we reach “better”, we ask, “What’s next?” Find out more about working here, or learn more about: Our Patron; Our Board; Our CEO.
Working at Lives Lived Well >Living our values
At Lives Lived Well, our values provide a foundation for how we work. We embody them, striving to deliver our best each day – for our colleagues, for our clients, and for the communities we serve.
Learn more about our values and how they’re a part of our purpose, history, and the services we provide.
Discover our values >Driving innovation and impact through research and partnerships
At Lives Lived Well, we are committed to fostering innovation and driving tangible impact through pioneering research and strategic partnerships.
At the centre of our efforts is the invaluable support from our generous funders, including various government bodies. We are grateful for their support, and through close collaboration, we tailor our services to align with their priorities and address the unique needs of the communities we work in.
Learn more about research at Lives Lived Well >Reconciliation
Aligned with our core value of “We leave a positive wake”, we believe the actions we take towards reconciliation will create lasting positive impacts for our clients, team members, and the communities we serve.
Learn more about our Reconciliation Action Plan >Registered charity committed to quality
Lives Lived Well is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. You can find us on the charity register here.
We are proud to have achieved accreditation for all our services against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Edition accreditation requirements with Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP). Our accreditation status is valid 29 December 2022 – 29 December 2025. A commitment to quality, and implementation of the required processes and practices, ensures continued certification status against established standards.
Contact us for support
Ready to take the first step towards positive change? Contact us today to learn more about our services or to access support.
Call us on 1300 727 957 or visit our Contact Us page for online referrals and other contact information.
Latest News
Launching the Lives Lived Well 2025–27 Innovate RAP through Culture, Story and Connection
On 9 December, Lives Lived Well marked an important milestone with the official launch of our 2025–27 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The launch was well attended by other partners and service providers, including QNADA, Reconciliation Queensland and Brisbane North PHN, as well as members of our RAP Committee who travelled from NSW and other locations to be part of the day.
Read moreChristmas closure hours
As we approach the holiday season, please be advised that some of Lives Lived Well’s services and programs will be closed or operating at reduced capacity from Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026.
Read moreMen’s Health Month – Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Men’s Health
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), three in five people who received Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment services are male. Men also account for 30% of Lives Lived Well’s active mental health service enrolments. Yet each November, during Men’s Health Awareness Month, the topic remains largely overlooked. So, let’s talk about it.
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