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
4 Ways You Can Make A Difference In Your Own Wardrobe
Fashion isn’t everyone’s cuppa tea… but if we get down to the nitty gritty – we all wear clothes, which kinda means we all have an opportunity to make a change to the massive impact fashion (or clothes to put it simply) is having on our world! Here’s one fact to get you thinking: Did …
Year of the Dogs: Tibetan Mastiff
Let’s take a look at a friend of the Lhasa Apso, our last featured dog. Today we’re looking at the Tibetan Mastiff. The Tibetan Mastiff’s English name simply refers to it being a Tibetan dog with a body of the general mastiff type, although this is technically incorrect. Other names suggested for accuracy are Tibetan Mountain …
The Healing Powers of Zentagle
Zentangling… Something that most people (including myself) see as just Doodling. But I’m here to tell you a bit more about the art of Zentangle, why it is very different to just simple doodling and how useful it can be as a tool to relieve stress and anxiety. The traditional practice of Zentangling uses 3 …
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.