At Lives Lived Well, we acknowledge that recent changes to gender-affirming healthcare access in Qld may be causing distress for many in our community – clients, staff, and their loved ones.

As an organisation dedicated to mental health, alcohol and other drug support, and harm reduction, we reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.

Mitchell Giles, CEO of Lives Lived Well, said the organisation stands in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community.

“At Lives Lived Well, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and respected. We remain committed to creating inclusive spaces where individuals can access the care and support they need without judgement”

If you or someone you know is affected and needs support, we encourage you to reach out to us or one of the many services dedicated to LGBTQI+ wellbeing.

For more information about our services, visit www.liveslivedwell.org.au or call 1300 727 957.

Lives Lived Well’s Head Office (Brisbane City) is relocating from Spring Hill to a new space in Bowen Hills.

From Monday 2 June 2025, you’ll find us at:
Lives Lived Well
East Tower, Level 3
25 Montpelier Road
Bowen Hills QLD 4006

To allow for the move, our current office at 55 Little Edward Street, Spring Hill, will close to visitors from Wednesday 14 May 2025. During the transition, our support services teams will work remotely to ensure continuity of support across all regions.

Our postal address will remain unchanged:
PO Box 332, Spring Hill QLD 4004

If you have any general enquiries or referrals, please continue to contact our Contact Team on 1300 727 957.

The move to our new office marks a positive step forward. The refreshed space has been designed to support staff wellbeing, encourage collaboration, and allow room for future growth. This relocation has been fully funded by Lives Lived Well, with no program or service delivery funds used.

To learn more about our service locations across Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, visit https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/our-locations/.

Lives Lived Well is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create a commissioned artwork that will feature on the cover of our next Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

This artwork will reflect our values, our ongoing commitment to reconciliation, and the strength of the communities we work alongside. In addition to featuring on the RAP cover, the artwork will be used across a range of platforms — including our website and printed materials.

We welcome:

• EOIs from individual artists with a connection to Country where Lives Lived Well services currently operate (see our locations).
• Collaborative or joint applications—please provide details for each artist involved and their connection to Country.

We also encourage submissions from staff or past clients of Lives Lived Well who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have a creative practice, as well as an ABN.

We are open to a combination of traditional painting and digital design. However, the final delivery must include:

• One high-resolution digital artwork
  • 300dpi, suitable for print up to 1200mm wide
  • Can be a fully digital piece or a high-quality digital version of a physical artwork
• A set of small symbolic icons or motifs
  • Visually connected to the main artwork
  • Suitable for use across web and print formats

The commissioned artist (or artist team) must also be comfortable with their name and a short written statement about the artwork being displayed:

• on our website and digital platforms
• within printed materials and reports
• as part of signage and plaques displayed in Lives Lived Well offices.

Interested? To learn more about the themes and key messages to inspire the artwork, deliverables, timeline, and budget available — please read the full EOI artwork brief here.

EOIs are due by Friday 9 May 2025. For more information or to submit an application, email [email protected].

We’re excited to commission a meaningful and enduring piece that reflects our story — past, present and future.

A purpose-built 28-bed centre providing specialist alcohol and other drug treatment for the Wide Bay community officially opened on 26 March 2025.

Funded by Queensland Health, the new Bundaberg adult residential rehabilitation and withdrawal service will be operated by Lives Lived Well, offering comprehensive support to individuals aged 18 and over experiencing problematic substance use.

The state of the art centre includes 20 residential rehabilitation beds, an eight-bed withdrawal unit, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a reception area, office space, staff accommodation, parking, a treatment program area, and kitchen and laundry facilities.

Clients will have access to a voluntary, live-in program that includes withdrawal management, rehabilitation, and therapeutic support tailored to individual needs. The service also offers culturally safe care for First Nations people and promotes connection, community reintegration, and healing.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the residential treatment service was a gamechanger to support adults in the Wide Bay region to overcome problematic alcohol and other drug use.

“Making sure Queenslanders can get specialist support when they need it is crucial to their journey from addiction,” Minister Nicholls said.

“Lives Lived Well has strong experience as a provider of alcohol and drug treatment to operate this new Bundaberg centre.

“Their expertise will make a real difference to the long-term health and wellbeing of those seeking help.”

Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said the new service was essential for the Wide Bay area.

“We know, that with the right care, we can address the complex needs of individuals experiencing problematic alcohol and other drug use,” Mr Bennett said.

“It’s a privilege to stand here today and join our amazing health heroes and Lives Lived Well partners to officially open the service.

“Residential rehabilitation and withdrawal services benefit communities by offering earlier access to more structured and intensive treatment, enabling individuals to make positive behavioural changes and reduce stress on families.

“Lives Lived Well will be working closely with the Hospital and Health Service and other local services and stakeholders to deliver and facilitate the care people need, closer to home.”

Lives Lived Well CEO Mitchell Giles said the organisation was proud to operate the new residential and withdrawal service.

“We are pleased to have stewardship of this facility and to be able to deliver evidence-based care in such a therapeutic environment,” Mr Giles said.

“Having the right support at the right time can make a big difference in recovery. With this service now available closer to home, people in the Wide Bay region have a safe space to make positive changes and build a foundation for lasting recovery.

If you or someone you know is facing alcohol or drug challenges and lives in Bundaberg or the surrounding Wide Bay region, help is available.

Visit www.liveslivedwell.org.au/our-services/live-in-recover/wide-bay-recovery or call 1300 727 957 to learn more about this service.

We appreciate the patience and support of our clients and community during the temporary closure of some of our offices due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. We’re happy to share that all offices have now reopened.

A huge thank you also to our staff for their dedication and teamwork over the past fortnight. From preparing for the cyclone’s impact to ensuring services could safely resume, your efforts have been invaluable. While services are returning to normal, there’s still some work ahead—remedial cleaning, replacing ceiling tiles, and final repairs.

We know this has been a challenging time for many, and we truly appreciate the understanding and resilience shown by our staff, clients, and the wider community.

If you have any questions about upcoming appointments or need to schedule a time with our team, please call 1300 727 957 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help.