South Pacific Private

23/10/2025

Anxiety is something so many people experience, yet it often goes unspoken or misunderstood. It can quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate to others, sometimes leaving us feeling tense, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of worry.

Join us for a special Facebook Live event, hosted by Diane Young, South Pacific Private’s Addictions and Trauma Specialist.
In this live session, Diane will explore what’s really happening in the brain and body during anxiety and share simple, evidence-based tools for managing it day to day. The session will offer compassionate insight and practical techniques to help people bring a greater sense of calm and balance into their everyday lives.

23/10/2025

Vulnerability is strength. Choosing to live openly and share your truth, even when it feels uncomfortable, is an act of courage, not a sign of weakness.

For LGBTQIA+ individuals, this journey can be layered with complexities, shaped by unique experiences of identity, belonging, and resilience.

At South Pacific Private, we recognise that each person's journey is deeply personal, that's why we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive and compassionate environment where individuals can bring their whole selves to the recovery process.

If you or someone you know needs support, speak with our caring Intake team on 1800 063 332.

21/10/2025

Could your body be holding onto trauma?

Sean Walsh, CEO of South Pacific Private's parent company, recently appeared on 2HD, where he spoke about how unprocessed trauma can be the underlying factor behind physical symptoms such as persistent pain and fatigue that don't fit a clear medical diagnosis.

Sean explains how understanding this connection can help people feel more empowered to seek support and healing.

Listen to the full episode to understand how trauma can manifest physically, and what healing can look like:

Could your unexplained aches, fatigue, or gut issues actually be linked to trauma? New research reveals that one in three GP visits involve symptoms with no clear cause — and many of these may be tied to unrecognised trauma. Brent talks with Sean Walsh, CEO of Sana Health Group, about how trauma c...

21/10/2025

Anxiety is something so many people experience, yet it often goes unspoken or misunderstood. It can quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate to others, sometimes leaving us feeling tense, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of worry.

Join us this Thursday, 23 October, for a special Facebook Live event, hosted by Diane Young, South Pacific Private’s Addictions and Trauma Specialist.

Register now: https://www.facebook.com/events/798209153104567

18/10/2025

Connection is an inherent need within us all.

From a brief smile with a stranger to an intimate conversation with a loved one, these interactions, no matter how fleeting, nourish us emotionally.

In the midst of anxiety, depression, and addiction, we can begin to push away opportunities for connection with others, leading us further into the depths of isolation. If you're avoiding connection with others, take stock and consider what might be stopping you.

16/10/2025

We understand that watching a person you love struggle with addiction or mental health issues can be both painful and confusing.

Our Family Education Day is designed specifically for family, friends, partners and carers to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to recognise addiction and mental health issues, set clear boundaries and how to communicate effectively with your loved one.⁠

Our online Family Education Day runs every Tuesday, with the next available date on October 28. Speak with our team on 1800 063 332 to book your spot.

10/10/2025

At South Pacific Private, we see every day how meaningful connection is to our mental wellbeing.

On World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the small moments of connection that keep us grounded, just like our General Manager, Leah.

How do you connect with your community?

09/10/2025

Due to high demand, we're offering a second Parents and Children's Program starting 8th November 2025. This program provides a safe, structured space where families can reconnect, share experiences, and begin the journey from addiction towards greater health, resilience, and understanding.

To secure your family's place in the program, reach out to our team on 1800 063 332.

09/10/2025

Addiction thrives in secrecy. It can be one of the hardest things to talk about openly, but sharing our experiences and the emotions that come with them like shame, grief, and sadness, can be a powerful step towards healing.

Secrecy, shame and guilt can feel like insurmmountable barriers to seeking help, but they don't have to be. If you or a loved one is struggling, give our Intake team a call on 1800 063 332.

05/10/2025

Recovery is never meant to be done alone. How have community support groups or recovery programs benefitted your recovery?

Pay it forward by sharing it with someone who might need to hear it in the comments below.

03/10/2025

Finding joy in the present is an act of healing. Recovery teaches us to appreciate life’s small moments and let them fill us with hope.

It is only when we are living in recovery that we can pursue our dreams and the live the life we dreamed of. Put your recovery first.

01/10/2025

It can be a common misconception that childhood trauma must have been overt or severe to have had a negative impact on our emotional development.

But so often it's the covert trauma, experienced over and over, that shapes our beliefs and feelings toward the world.

🔎 Here are 8 examples of childhood trauma that you may have overlooked: