What is Livewire?
When you’re a teen living with a serious or chronic illness, or a disability, it can be hard – and let’s face it, sometimes people just won’t get what you are dealing with! That’s why we created Livewire: a place for people like you. Whether you are from Australia or New Zealand, it’s a place you can make friends, share stories, laugh, have a vent, and just be yourself… whatever kind of day you’re having!
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News & Events
Year of the Dogs: Akita
Continuing this year of the dog let’s learn about another breed! Today its the turn of the Akita. The Akita also goes by the names Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, and Great Japanese Dog. They are named for the Akita Prefecture where the vast majority of the breed originated. “Inu” is the Japanese for dog, making …
T-Shirt Production, How Can You Do It?
As the Livewire T-Shirt Design Competition continues, let’s have a look at how you can actually make t-shirts. There are a couple of different methods that can be used to get your image onto a shirt, each with their own Pros and Cons. Screen Printing First up is screen printing, an oldy and a goody. This technique …
Livewire Podcast – Rewind
Last year I had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Yolanda Ramke about her film Cargo. The film is about to be released in Australian Cinemas on May 17th, and the rest of the world will be able to see it on Netflix on May 18th. So I thought it would be a great time …
Meet the community
At Livewire, you’ll always be welcomed as one of the crew. Curious
about our members ? Get to know some of the peeps and your new whanau right here.
At Livewire, you’ll always be welcomed as one of the crew. Curious about our members ? Get to know some of the peeps and your new whanau right here.
Bart – LW
Tell us about yourself Hey, I am Bart! I work as a Chat Host and Livewire In Hospital facilitator. As a chat-host, my role is to facilitate and monitor social interaction by members, encouraging all members to help create a safe and fun place for all other members. I also combine by roles online and …
Guide_Kathan (17)
I’m interested in gaming, books, art, history and mythology, and old technology.
Guide_Serena (16)
Hey, my name’s Serena. I have a bone disorder called Klippel-Feil syndrome, which means I have a fused neck..
Guide_Mealie (14)
Hi I’m Amelia, or you can just call me Mealie.
Guide_AceStace (15)
Hi I’m Stacey or Guide_AceStace, I’m 15 and was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer in 2015.