Blog & News
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...
Helena’s House News: Let’s Build Something Beautiful
We’re delighted to share some big news! BestLife has officially appointed our build partner for Helena’s House. We’re thrilled to welcome Woollam Construction on board, Australia’s oldest privately owner builders, and the team behind Hummingbird House. Woollam has...
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
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....
New Sleepover Group Kicks Off with Laughter, Lyrics and Lunch
We’re thrilled to welcome Coden, Cory and Max into their very first BestLife sleepover group. They are officially off the waitlist and into the fun! The trio wasted no time forming new friendships and creating memories. Their first adventure together included a day...
Helena’s House Update – April
We are thrilled to share that BestLife’s Helena’s House has reached an exciting milestone, we’ve secured the perfect block of land in Carina, on Brisbane’s southside.
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.
Message from Our CEO
Dear Friends of BestLife,
It’s been far too long since our last update—proof of just how much has been happening. We’re delighted to launch our quarterly newsletter to keep you better informed. Here’s a brief snapshot of what we’ve been up to.
A love story
Dear friends of Helèna, Lara and BestLife, "It’s a love story." That’s what acclaimed Brisbane author Trent Dalton said last year about Helèna’s life. And he’s absolutely right. Our Heléna... warm like the sun, gentle, kind yet intelligent and strong. Heléna, a...
Thanks to BestLife
“When Lara comes home from her three-night stays at BestLife she immediately starts putting her ‘housemates’ skills to use! Making toast, putting her clothes in the laundry and asking ‘see BestLife friends, Dad?’. Our wish for Lara is that one day she may live...









