Why Choose South Pacific Private?

For three decades South Pacific Private has been Australia’s most comprehensive and holistic treatment center, specialising in addiction, trauma, mental health and dual diagnosis. More than 12,000 people and their families have entrusted themselves to our care. We know what works.

Many of our staff, including our founders, directors, managers, counsellors and therapists are in recovery from addiction, codependency, depression and anxiety themselves. Our lived experience of these issues shapes our philosophies, our approach and most importantly, it fosters our ability to offer connection and guidance. We really do know what works.

Our intensive programs are designed to identify and address the underlying causes of addiction and mental health issues, not just the presenting symptoms. Unpacking and resolving our history is key to long term recovery.

We remain Australia’s only private hospital with dedicated family, partner and children’s Programs to repair relationships, support recovery and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma and addiction.

A wealth of peer reviewed studies offer evidence that intensive psychotherapeutic residential programs like ours, that incorporate 12-step programs (e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous) followed by ongoing outpatient support offer the best outcomes for long term recovery and sustained sobriety.

We adhere to the principles of safety, trust, choice and empowerment for all interactions with our clients ensuring the most ideal environment for deep healing. 

With our commitment to international training and development for all clinical staff,  the  range of expertise at South Pacific is second to none. We have on-staff specialists for a full spectrum addictions and behavioral issues not commonly addressed at other facilities. 

South Pacific Private is proud to offer a holistic, integrated treatment programs which make full use of our iconic, beachside location to nurture mind, body and spirit through our Mindful Eating Program, group therapy, educational lectures, yoga and meditation.

As a fully accredited private hospital, South Pacific’s programs are overseen by psychiatrists, GPs, psychologists, therapists and a specialized nursing team, and are fully covered by most private health funds.

We are committed to providing all Australians, across all lived experiences, the opportunity to bring their whole selves to their journey of recovery from addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or physical ability. 

Every year our biggest source of referrals are our former clients and their families. Having experienced first-hand what we offer and how we support people into a new way of living, they are driven to share their story of hope, the skills they learned, and to stay part of our community.