Logan Families Given A Chance To Live Their Lives Well

Logan Families Given A Chance To Live Their Lives Well

Jan 31, 2018

  • Six new family recovery units began construction at Logan House Recovery Centre
  • Units will help parents with young children access rehab services
  • The Coalition Government is investing $986,000 in the project.

Construction is now underway on six family units at the Logan House Recovery Centre, providing vital accommodation to facilitate access to drug and alcohol rehabilitation services for parents with children.

Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the new family accommodation units would help break the cycle of addiction.

“Addiction affects everybody in the community but particularly children, with parents’ untreated problems often being passed on to younger generations,” Dr McVeigh said.

“Giving parents with young children appropriate accommodation for their families will allow them to get the help they need.”

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said Logan House, which provides a valuable support network for people recovering from addiction, has until now been unable to accommodate families.

“With three two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom units, the centre will be able to provide vital accommodation to parents early next year,” Mr van Manen said.

“Each unit comes with an attached kitchen, bathroom, living room and a shared outdoor room, giving each family the independence and security they deserve.”

Lives Lived Well CEO Mitchell Giles said now that the building of family recovery units at Logan House was underway, parents with young children were a step closer to being supported in accessing vital drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.

“Parents often struggle to get the help they need for problems with drugs or alcohol because they have to continue providing care for their children,” Mr Giles said.

“These new family units means parents can live-in with their children and have them cared for while they receive the intensive support they need to get back on their feet.”

The Coalition Government is jointly funding the $1,972,000 project with Lives Lived Well Ltd.

Screening for Problem Gambling – Detecting a Hidden Problem

Screening for Problem Gambling – Detecting a Hidden Problem

Nov 9, 2017

Are you a counsellor, clinician or GP wanting to know more about how to screen for problem gambling?

If you see people for drug or alcohol dependency or mental health conditions, it is likely your client is also dealing with an underlying issue of problem gambling that is perhaps going undetected. Did you know that of those who have a gambling problem:

  • 58 per cent of them will also have a problem with drinking or drugs
  • 38 per cent will also have a mental health condition

Free training is now being offered to provide you with the tools to screen and assess people who are experiencing gambling problems.

The training covers the characteristics of problem gambling and the relationship with substance use and mental health. Learn about the Problem Gambling Severity Index and explore the use of brief interventions and practice-based strategies to support your clients.

Lives Lived Well’s Gambling Intervention team are available for bookings to visit your workplace and run free face-to-face training. The sessions run for 90 minutes and include online resources.

Alternatively, free online training is now available by clicking here to register. We’ll email you a confirmation link and log-in details. Please note that you will need to set up a new password to enroll.

For more information, email training@liveslivedwell.org.au or call 1300 727 957 and ask to speak to Gambling Intervention Counsellor Case Manager, Richie Wilson.

Revamped centre opening

Revamped centre opening

Nov 2, 2017

A new-look Lives Lived Well Specialist Centre was launched on Thursday 2 November 2017.

Previously known as Banjara, the Burleigh Heads centre provides alcohol and drug and mental health support from a range of specialists all housed under one roof. The centre’s team of private practitioners includes psychologists, psychiatrists, a GP and other allied health care specialists.

Run by not-for-profit organisation, Lives Lived Well, the centre’s revamp includes the release of its new website, new management, re-branding and a refurbishment.

Gold Coast Primary Health Network CEO Matt Carrodus conducted the launch, which also included an education session for clinicians.

Member for Burleigh, Michael Hart MP has spoken out in support of the centre’s revamp, saying: “I have long been a supporter of Lives Lived Well, and I cannot stress enough the quality work that they do, and the high regard in which they are held in the community.

“I really commend the way Lives Lived Well assists individuals reassess their approach to life and to alter their attitudes towards mental health and drug and alcohol abuse.

“By providing a one stop shop, the specialist centre will be able to continue their unparalleled service to the community.”

Lives Lived Well CEO Mitchell Giles said the revitalised specialist centre would continue to offer professional and non-judgmental support to people who had problems with drugs or alcohol and mental health concerns.

“With a GP on site, assessments and referrals to our specialist practitioners can all happen in one safe place, meaning a patient can be treated in a holistic manner without having to travel between centres,” Mr Giles said.

Patients who hold concession cards can access bulk billing through Medicare.

The centre is located at 191 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads. To call the centre, phone 5508 0950 or visit its new website at: www.llwspecialistcentre.org.au

For all media enquiries contact:

Michelle Saftich – Marketing & Media Officer
e michelle.saftich@liveslivedwell.org.au or marketing@liveslivedwell.org.au

Lyndon Merger Bolsters Alcohol and Drug Support

Lyndon Merger Bolsters Alcohol and Drug Support

Oct 18, 2017

Spring has brought a new member to our family, with Lyndon (NSW) merging with Lives Lived Well on 1 September.

It’s readily accepted that two people working together have a better chance of solving a problem than one person alone.

From 1 September 2017 we’ve merged with Lyndon, a not-for-profit organisation which delivers residential and community-based alcohol and drug programs and services in regional NSW.

We share the same purpose so we believe this partnership will strengthen services across two states. By coming together and sharing resources and knowledge, we’re boosting our capacity to help even more people across more communities.

Read more about Lives Lived Well’s merger announcement working together.

Online Referrals for Yourself or Others

Online Referrals for Yourself or Others

Oct 18, 2017

Support from Lives Lived Well is now just a click away. Referrals from health professionals or referring agencies and personal enquiries are now able to be received and actioned online.

Asking for help is a big step. It isn’t always easy, practical or possible to pick up the phone or walk into one of our sites.

To make that first approach as easy and convenient as possible, we’ve launched a new online enquiry and referral system. After completing an online referral, one of our friendly team members will contact you in two working days.

The system also makes it simple to see where our services are located, and find the nearest one to you or your patient.

To make a personal enquiry, click here, or to refer someone, click here.