About Us

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:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

New support service for young people launches across SEQ

Lives Lived Well is proud to launch a new Youth AOD Support Service, offering free, safe and confidential support for young people aged 12 to 25 who are going through a tough time with alcohol or other drugs.

Lives Lived Well Shines at AddictionZ 2026

When hundreds of professionals, researchers, peer workers and advocates come together to talk honestly about addiction, recovery and what good care really looks like, something powerful happens. That’s exactly what unfolded at AddictionZ 2026 on the Gold Coast.

Providing AOD services on the inside

Warren Field, Community Engagement Officer, Nana Muru (Lives Lived Well) facilitates an Aboriginal men’s group at the South Coast Correctional Centre in Nowra. He shares his knowledge of providing AOD support to men in custody.

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​With the right support, people can change their lives.