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Smile and Thrive Program: Giving Vulnerable Children a Reason to Smile!
Bright smiles and laughter should be a part of every child's life, but for too many in the Newcastle area, tooth decay is a harsh reality...
May 16, 20232 min read
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Brighter Beginnings Bus Program Expands to a Second School
We will be partnering with Waratah West Public School to support their students by providing transport to at-risk children with low attendan
Jan 29, 20233 min read
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January Update: LIVEfree Project looks forward to a Promising 2023
We share some EXCITING program updates, our dreams for 2023, introduce you to one of our new team members and reveal our office design
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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Employee Spotlight: From student placement to part time employee
Shay had completed a Cert IV and Diploma in Community Services and was our first placement student from the University of Newcastle.
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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July Update: A message from our director
Six months into this year and we are feeling incredibly honored and excited that our reach into the local community continues to grow steadi
Jul 26, 20223 min read
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Grassroots sponsorship: Be a part of someone’s story
At LIVEfree Project we aren’t far removed from the people who we help. We know their neighborhood and their stories. We have a bold goal to
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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New partnership with Waratah West Public has children Smilin' and Thrivin'
We are now partnering with Waratah West Public school and New Lambton Family Dental Practice in our Smile and Thrive Dental Program.
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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July Update: An exciting start to 2022
In our January update we shared with you our three main areas of focus for the year ahead. We are pleased to share some exciting updates.
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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Mum of five, fighting to rewrite her children’s futures
After Kirsty’s experiences of hardship from a young age, she wanted to be a mum who was a strong role model for her daughters to follow.
Jun 20, 20224 min read
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A timely donation that is making a life-changing impact
Since we began in 2017, we have dreamed of having our very own vehicle, In February this year, this dream became a reality!
Mar 15, 20224 min read
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January Update
2021, a year of growth and new opportunities for LIVEfree Project. Read our January Update for all the exciting details.
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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January Update: A Message From Our Project Director
Here we are in January 2022 - the year ahead is full of so much potential and the dreaming up of our next steps has begun. We are EXCITED an
Jan 28, 20222 min read
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Roller Door Moments: Our Personal 2021 Highlights
We believe in celebrating the important moments in life, the win. Whether those are big or small. We have a blackboard in our office where e
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Work Placement That Makes A Difference in Newcastle
Each year we’ve had a growing number of students choose to do their work experience and student placements with us. This is an exciting...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Kirra, the bravest patient we've ever had
After 21 months Kirra finally received the dental treatment she desperately needed through our Smile & Thrive Dental Program.
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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Employee Spotlight: Deb Rowe
We're grateful for all of our employees and volunteers, and we want you to get to know and love them as much as we do! Meet Deb Rowe.
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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Sarah's Story: A Journey Of Self-Forgiveness
Sarah has been affected by drug, alcohol and gambling addiction for 3.5 decades. But with support she's learnt to forgive herself
Dec 16, 20213 min read
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CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS JONES!
The Founder and Director of LIVEfree Project has officially been announced as a Westfield Local Hero 😱 Thank you so much to everyone who...
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Programs With An Impact
With the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Newcastle continuing with no end date announced, local families that are vulnerable due to...
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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