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Help Us Make Space for More Besties

Help Us Make Space for More Besties

Every week, we hear from families looking for something they’ve struggled to find a place where their young person is included, understood, and supported to thrive. At BestLife, we’re proud to offer that space. But right now, more families are reaching out than we can...

Staff Profile – Meet Bri!

Staff Profile – Meet Bri!

Role: Team Leader Working for BestLife since: March 2024 Likes: Golf, Video Games, and Podcasts. Dislikes: Traffic, Spicy food, and Messy Spaces. Coffee order: Oat milk flat white with one sugar Fav movie: The Time Traveler’s Wife Cats or dogs:  Dogs! Summer or...

In loving Memory – Karen Zoch

In loving Memory – Karen Zoch

In June with heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Karen Zoch, our wise, kind-hearted, and deeply valued Board Member of over 10 years. Karen’s intelligence, patience, generosity, good humour, and unwavering commitment to our community helped shape BestLife into what it is...

With thanks to our supporters

With thanks to our supporters

We are deeply grateful to our many sponsors and partners who have supported our besties over the years The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust Queensland State Govt McCullough Robertson Carina Leagues club Elston Urbis Archr Westpac Dunellen Lodge & Hand Heart Pocket...

Growing with Heart: From the CEO

Growing with Heart: From the CEO

Dear friends of BestLife, Thank you to everyone who supported our recent fundraising campaign – ‘Say Yes’. Your generosity is already making a real difference, helping us welcome six new Besties to our community: Lilly, Coden, Max, Freddie, Corey, Charlie and Jack....

Tom’s Story: 10 Years of Friendship, Fun and Growth

Tom’s Story: 10 Years of Friendship, Fun and Growth

This year marks a special milestone — Tom has been part of the BestLife family for 10 years.

Tom, who is turning 16, first joined BestLife as a bright-eyed six-year-old, longing for connection. While he loved going to school, weekends were tough. His parents, Natalie and Gordon, could see their son’s sparkle starting to fade.