








Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat
Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat
Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat
About Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat
Led by a team of experts with decades of experience, Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat offers effective treatment for substance and behavioural addictions along with co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma. Their addiction treatment programs require a minimum of 28 days, with a recommendation of 12 weeks for optimal care. The retreat is set on 100 serene acres surrounded by one of Australia’s finest national parks, teeming with native wildlife and bush walks.
Rebuild Life with 4 Pillars of Wellness
Southern Highlands provides an evidence-based and holistic program built around four key pillars of wellness: physical health focuses on exercise, nutrition and sleep, mental health helps clients understand their relationship with addiction and building skills, spiritual health enhances mindfulness and inner growth, and social wellbeing fosters healthy connections and social skills. This approach is further supported by individual and group therapy, educational seminars, adventures, therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI), and family therapy.
Receive a Fully Customized Treatment Plan
Southern Highlands personalizes treatment plans for each client’s unique needs, beginning with a comprehensive assessment of their medical history, substance use, and psychological state. This approach ensures that each individual receives care that aligns with their specific circumstances and recovery goals. For some clients, this may mean focusing on personal wellness and family dynamics. Executives can benefit from strategies that integrate their professional responsibilities with recovery, while veterans receive specialized support addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other service-related challenges.
Immerse in Nature and Home-Like Comfort
Under two hours from Sydney and Canberra, Southern Highlands offers a safe, home-like environment perfect for recovery and rejuvenation. Guests are far from temptation, immersed in nature’s beauty, yet within easy reach of essential services and vibrant local towns. The region provides a wealth of activities and excursions that expand clients’ horizons and make rehab engaging and enjoyable. The retreat features private rooms with ensuites and air conditioning, complemented by unmatched facilities, including a commercial-grade gym, pool, spa, sauna, tennis and basketball courts, and more. Designed to be handicap accessible for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, it features flattened grounds and wheelchair-friendly accommodations.
Highlights from the Center
Customized Treatment Plans
Holistic Approach
Private Rooms Only
Addiction Recovery
Center Overview
Pricing and Program Length




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Meet Your Care Team

Dr Jennifer Parer
Medical Director
MBBS, FRACGP, DipRACOG

Warwick Parer
Managing Director
LLB

Dr Kamal Dhaliwal
Program Supervisor
BA(Psych), DPsych(Clin), MAPS

Linda Jackson
Lead Therapist
MSW, BHSc, Dip Com Serv, Grad Cert Couns

Janine Walker
Therapist
GradDipCouns, BBus (Mkg&Psych)

Stuart Jamieson-Pate
Therapist
Dip Couns, BASc, MBA

Danielle Small
Admissions Manager
CertIV MH, Cert IV CS, Cert IV VN

Felicity McKellar
Admission Manager NDIS
Cert SS, Cert T3, AARS, Tm, Dip CS

Christopher Gibbings
Technologies Services
MSA, MEd, BSc, PDC, CertTD

Julie Chamouille
Assistant Manager
Diploma of Work Health and Safety/Operations Management Certificate Level 2

Wayne Miles
Property Caretaker
Certificate III Aged Care Home and Community Care, Advanced Diploma Engineering Design, Welder Fabricator, Ticketed Machine Operator

Greg Post
Chef

Angela Clark
Head Cleaner

Sarah Davies
Operations Support
Cert III in Agriculture
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