South Pacific Private

Opening in 1993, South Pacific Private became Australia’s first treatment centre equipped to treat addiction, disordered eating, trauma and mental health conditions simultaneously. Their integrated, holistic program incorporates loved ones through the healing process. Their 54-bed private center offers a high level of clinical expertise. Each client is welcomed by a full team of specialists providing compassionate medical detox, specialist nursing care, psychiatric assessment and treatment, counselling, psychotherapy, group therapy, educational lectures, and ongoing case management.

South Pacific Private is contracted with most major health funds and the DVA, so clients with private health insurance are able to claim for their treatment under the terms of their health fund agreement with zero gap payment.

3-Week Inpatient Program

Meeting clients where they are, South Pacific Private offers an intensive 3-week inpatient program to immerse clients in a 24/7 therapeutic environment. In the first 3 days, clients undergo a fully supervised medical detox if necessary. They are an abstinence-based facility and utilise the 12-Step program to assist with recovery from addiction. South Pacific Private provides group psychotherapy, educational lectures, and community activities. Their team of experienced mental health professionals addresses underlying depression, anxiety, trauma, and other related mental health concerns.

During the inpatient period, clients may be recommended to participate in South Pacific Private’s bespoke Changes Program, which involves five days dedicated to identifying and addressing childhood experiences and the associated developmental trauma. Their family program invites loved ones to join treatment for 4 days to develop skills and strategies focused on setting clients and their families up for long-term connection and healing.

Transitions Program

South Pacific Private’s Transitions Program serves as a 2-week day treatment program. This supports clients as they transition from inpatient treatment back into their families and communities. The Transitions Program aims to consolidate and extend skills and progress gained in the inpatient program by assisting clients with integrating their new knowledge, skills, and awareness into their daily lives. Sessions include education on relapse prevention, triggers and boundaries, managing family and work challenges, processing grief and loss, setting goals, practicing mindfulness, and continued support with the 12-Step program..

Clients can attend the Transitions Program while living at Beachwood Supported Living, their residential sober living home, or they can participate in the program virtually.

Continuing Care and Beachside Recovery

South Pacific Private’s continuing care includes various day and evening programs and workshops for continued support. Continuing care includes sessions focusing on relationships in recovery, relapse prevention, trauma recovery, managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recognising triggers, mindfulness and well-being, and building resilience.

Located just a few minutes walk from Curl Curl beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, South Pacific Private’s facility has unobstructed ocean views. Clients are invited to beach walk and wade. The interiors and gardens provide safe spaces for healing and renewal.