Cost Of Veterans Treatment

Veteran rehab, covered by DVA.

Our price is all-inclusive – everything from accommodation and meals to counselling and group programs to offsite activities. There are no hidden costs.

We won’t be billing you for lots of little extras or trying to sell you other courses, just one excellent package for an upfront price. Full payment in advance is required to reserve your place in the program.

  • 28 to 84 day stay.

  • Subject to DVA approval, most or all costs covered by DVA

  • Aftercare - 26 group sessions, 26 1 on 1 sessions, 4 follow up calls

What is included?

  • Your own room with ensuite and air conditioning

  • Luxury Urban Rituelle shampoo, conditioner, hand & body wash

  • All meals

  • All off-site activities

  • All onsite medical visits (as per medical issues disclosed)

  • All psychology and counselling sessions

  • Yoga, group fitness and exercise program

  • Education program

  • Group Therapy

  • Family counselling session

  • Supervised and structured environment

  • Drug testing

  • All linen, including bedding and towels

  • Fully equipped laundry, including dryers

  • Aftercare plan on exit

  • And more…

For more on what is included, take a look at our program.

What is not included?

  • Significant unexpected medical needs or medical evacuation expenses

  • Any prescription medicines or pharmaceutical items and health supplements required during your stay

  • Any malicious or recklessly negligent damage to our facilities

  • Any reports for legal matters including employers or professional bodies

  • Urban Rituelle hand & body wash, shampoo & conditioner are provided. Any other personal toiletries are not provided.

  • Guest spending money for incidentals

  • Group Therapy after completing Southern Highlands Retreat residential program

  • Individual Therapy after completing Southern Highlands Retreat residential program

  • Additional Family Therapy

Pricing FAQ

  • There are several things you can do if you're unable to afford the cost.

    • Participate in a non-residential recovery program in your area – such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Smart Recovery.

    • Discuss options with your GP.

    • You may be able to access funds from your superannuation (on compassionate grounds). Apply directly to the ATO for free or get ReleaseMySuper to help (for a fee).

    • Seek a bed at a public rehab. Southern Highlands operates independent of government funding but there are a number of low-cost, government-funded residential rehabs.

  • Guests might be able to access some of their superannuation funds (on compassionate grounds) to pay for rehab. You can either:

    1. Complete the application form yourself. The ATO can assist with related enquiries. Or,

    2. Ask a company, such as releasemysuper, to prepare the application for you for a fee.

      Note: a letter from a psychiatrist is required as part of the application process for the ATO.

    PLEASE NOTE: Due to potential conflicts of interest, the Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat cannot process superannuation requests. Southern Highlands Addiction Retreat does not promote the use of superannuation funds for treatment and does not provide any financial or legal advice.

    Guests are strongly encouraged to seek independent financial and legal advice before making any decisions regarding the use of their superannuation funds.

  • For information about refunds please see our FAQ.