What happens at the Windana Therapeutic Community?
The community offers living and learning situations for residents to develop increased well-being and self awareness.
Each person is involved in a holistic program that includes domestic and work routines; individual and group counselling, physical fitness and recreational activities.
Health and well-being is improved with the assistance of health education, diet and nutrition; naturopathic consultation and remedies.
Individual spirituality can be explored through meditation and reflection if a resident so chooses.
Residents live in self contained houses in a campus style setting on a 40 acre farm, and interact as a whole community to practice responding constructively to personal and social situations.
The community supports each of its members to actively participate in achieving their own treatment plans, developing a sense of belonging to a community that promotes longer term sustainable change.
Who is it for?
The Windana therapeutic community is a statewide service for men and women over the age of 18 years of age who are seeking solutions to problems associated with drugs and alcohol. Residents must be prepared to participate and interact in a supportive non-judgmental manner in the spirit of community.
How to apply
- Ring the duty worker at the Windana Society on 9529 7955 and request an assessment appointment for the therapeutic community
- Attend an assessment to ensure that the community will meet your needs and that you are able to participate in the program.
- The assessment is an opportunity to discuss any personal issues that we may need to be aware of in order to facilitate your admission.
- You must be physically withdrawn from drugs and alcohol to be eligible for admission to the therapeutic community. We can help you with that too.
What to bring
Maximum two suit cases, clothing appropriate for a farm setting with extremes of weather. Please do not bring valuable items or technological equipment.
A detailed list and Resident Handbook will be provided when you get accepted into the program.
It’s hard work but you’ve got plenty of support and what you put in you get out.
Download the Therapeutic Community Brochure
