If you’re a teen living with a serious illness or disability, Livewire is the place for you.

The team at Crohn's & Colitis New Zealand would like to introduce you to  our friends at Livewire, who offer an awesome, safe and supportive social network for young people who are facing long term health challenges.  They will running a workshop at pour next Camp Purple but if you miss them there please check them out online.

At Livewire www.livewire.org.nz you get to be you. It’s a safe, supportive and fun online community for young people aged 12 to 20 (and siblings too) living with a serious illness, chronic health condition or disability.

If that’s YOU – check it out. You won’t regret it!

And once you’re a member you can meet new people, read interesting articles
created just for you, watch videos, catch up with friends, learn new stuff and
just have fun.

It’s a judgement-free zone with others who get what you’re going through.
Plus, you can connect and share your story in the fully moderated chat
room (open 2pm-12am, seven days a week!).

There’s always lots going on and new stuff lands all the time. So, if Livewire
sounds like you, check it out now. 

Profile:

Build your profile and share a little about yourself with other members.

Newsfeed:

Express yourself any way you like. Share your stories, ideas and stuff you care about. You might just inspire others too.

Chat Room:

Meet new people, catch up with friends, chat about topics of your choice, take part in games to win cool prizes or just hang out. Our trained  Chat hosts are n the chat room at all times actively participating in the chat, engaging and facilitating discussions with Livewire members.

Articles:

Everything from DIY, recipes, reviews and previews to current events, sport, fashion, gaming, music and anything else you ask for!

Competitions:

Got a secret talent? Love to take photos or are you a trivia master Livewire runs loads of competitions every month with great prizes up for grabs.

Livewire TV:

Awesome videos like how to play the ukulele, bands on tour and Chat Hosts competing in a sandcastle building competition! Watch, share or create then upload your own.

Groups:

Create your own group to chat with others who share your interests or join the
Crohn's & Colitis Group to connect with others living with the same condition and catch up on all the latest news and events.