South Pacific Private

South Pacific Private The official page of South Pacific Private, Australia's leading treatment centre for addictions, trauma and mental health issues.

South Pacific Private is an accredited Psychiatric Hospital, specialising in addiction and mood disorders, supported by most health funds. Our therapeutic program, based on the principles of a Treatment Centre, includes group therapy, psychoeducation, psychiatric care, and 12 step program engagement, with a strong focus on treating the underlying core issues which have fuelled the presenting problems, and encouraging families to become involved in the client’s treatment journey. Our residential and day programs are designed, within a structured framework, to offer a treatment pathway tailored to the individual needs of each client. All programs are facilitated by a multi disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Therapists trained in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities.

This International Women's Day, we want to acknowledge the women who so often put themselves last.The one quietly managi...
08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we want to acknowledge the women who so often put themselves last.

The one quietly managing trauma or anxiety while keeping everything running. The one in recovery, doing the hard work every day. The mother, sister, or partner exhausted from supporting a loved one, and wondering if there's support for her too.

There is.

At South Pacific Private, we've spent over 30 years walking alongside women and the families who love them. If you or someone you care about is ready to reach out, we're here.

*photo is for demonstration purposes only.

Addiction doesn't always look the way we expect it to.It's not about weakness or lack of willpower, but because the brai...
05/03/2026

Addiction doesn't always look the way we expect it to.

It's not about weakness or lack of willpower, but because the brain has been chemically altered. Addiction changes the brain's reward system, impairs thinking and makes it genuinely difficult to stop.

As Dr. Gabor Mate puts it, 'Not why the addiction, but why the pain'.

If you, or someone you love is struggling with addiction, speak with our Intake team on 1800 063 332 or take a free, confidential, self-assessment by visiting our website: https://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/self-assessment/

Healing is a choice we make, again and again. Recovery and healing both ask us to keep choosing ourselves, even on the h...
03/03/2026

Healing is a choice we make, again and again.

Recovery and healing both ask us to keep choosing ourselves, even on the hard days. To show up with intention, care, and commitment to a different way of living.

Happy Mardi Gras! At South Pacific Private, we are proud to celebrate Mardi Gras with our LGBTQIA+ Community. As an orga...
28/02/2026

Happy Mardi Gras!

At South Pacific Private, we are proud to celebrate Mardi Gras with our LGBTQIA+ Community. As an organisation, we believe that Love is Love, and Trans Rights are Human Rights.

We are a proud Rainbow Tick Accredited hospital and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and compassionate environment in which individuals can bring their whole selves to the recovery process.

Grief has a complexity that is unlike anything else. But our feelings of grief are a reminder of the love we experienced...
27/02/2026

Grief has a complexity that is unlike anything else. But our feelings of grief are a reminder of the love we experienced.

To learn more about understanding and processing grief, watch our past Facebook Live here: https://youtu.be/UfiUObgoQkc?si=f-E7dCf3ugrUYoSu

Love addiction and codependency can be incredibly difficult to recognise from the inside, precisely because they're tang...
25/02/2026

Love addiction and codependency can be incredibly difficult to recognise from the inside, precisely because they're tangled up with the things that matter most to us: intimacy, connection, fear, and shame.

These patterns often develop long before our adult relationships. They're not character flaws. They're learned responses to early experiences of abandonment or emotional unavailability.

Here are 5 signs you may be experiencing love addiction.
If this resonates, for yourself or someone you love, our team is here to help. Speak with our team on 1800 063 332 or take a free, confidential self-assessment: https://www.southpacificprivate.com.au/self-assessment/love-addiction/

Last weekend, South Pacific Private attended Fusion Pride NB in Dee Why, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, crea...
06/02/2026

Last weekend, South Pacific Private attended Fusion Pride NB in Dee Why, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, creativity, and community.

Events like Fusion Pride create space for connection, visibility, and shared understanding. It was inspiring to see families, friends, allies, and community organisations come together through live performances, interactive arts, and a colourful rainbow marketplace.

Our team connected with headspace Brookvale, ACON, The Mind Cafe Community LGBTQIA+ staff, and Northern Beaches Council, spending time listening, learning, and sharing alongside the community.

As Emma Mansell, LGBTQIA+ Cultural Safety Officer, shared:

“Fusion Pride was a powerful reminder of what it means to feel seen, celebrated, and connected to community. It was meaningful to see the community come alive with connection, education, and advocacy. We are grateful to be present in spaces that centre inclusion, respect, and belonging.”

We’re proud to support events that champion inclusion, respect, and belonging, and to be part of a community that celebrates authenticity and connection.

The holidays can feel especially heavy if you are managing your own mental health, navigating recovery, or supporting so...
23/12/2025

The holidays can feel especially heavy if you are managing your own mental health, navigating recovery, or supporting someone you love. The pressure to feel okay can make it harder to ask for help.

If things feel overwhelming, you are not alone. South Pacific Private remains open and our team is taking enquiries during this time. If you would like to talk things through, you can speak with our team on 1800 063 332. Whether you need information, reassurance, or support to take the next step, we are here to listen.

Wishing you a safe and supported holiday season.

As we reach the end of year, remember these things:
22/12/2025

As we reach the end of year, remember these things:

Resilience isn’t about pushing through every moment. Sometimes it’s allowing the hard day, taking a pause, and finding t...
22/12/2025

Resilience isn’t about pushing through every moment. Sometimes it’s allowing the hard day, taking a pause, and finding the courage to try again.

In the wake of the tragic events at Bondi Beach, our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those impacted. The ...
15/12/2025

In the wake of the tragic events at Bondi Beach, our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those impacted. The South Pacific Private team would like to express our heartfelt condolences and encourage everyone to seek the support and space they need during this incredibly emotional time.

If you’re finding it hard to process what you’ve seen or heard, or if this has brought up earlier traumatic experiences, you don’t have to cope on your own.

Support is available 24/7:
• NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Text 0477 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

We are holding the Bondi community in our thoughts during this difficult time.

As the end of the year approaches and life gets even busier, the constant notifications, messages, and news can feel esp...
12/12/2025

As the end of the year approaches and life gets even busier, the constant notifications, messages, and news can feel especially overwhelming.

A digital detox, even a small one, can help you pause, reset, and regain clarity around what truly supports your wellbeing, and what doesn’t.

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South Pacific Private is Australia’s Leading Treatment Centre specialising in the integrated psychiatric, medical and therapeutic treatment of addictions, mood disorders and trauma.

A fully accredited, acute care Psychiatric Hospital delivering evidence-based programs by leading clinicians, South Pacific Private has changed the lives of over 10 thousand patients and their families over the past 26 years.

With a multi-tiered program that offers different levels of care to support the different stages of Recovery, South Pacific Private’s focus is on an intensive inpatient program, treating the underlying core issues which have fuelled the presenting problems; Transitions, a daily program designed to align SPP treatment concepts with a renewed way of living; and Weekly Continuing Care, a vital part of the program when risk of relapse is at its highest.

Supported by most health funds, treatment at South Pacific Private is designed to meet the individual needs of each client and offers the best possibility of recovery, facilitated by a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, GPs, Registered Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Therapists and Case Workers.