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Rehab accreditation and quality standards

At The Hader Clinic, every rehab accreditation, registration, and partnership we hold exists for one reason: to protect the people in our care. We meet the highest national safety and quality health service standards so you can be confident you’re in the right place.

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Licensed private hospital under the Victorian Department of Health

Guided by NSQHS safety and quality standards

Structured clinical governance and continuous improvement

AHPRA-registered clinical and allied health staff

What accreditation says about our care

Structured care guided by recognised healthcare standards

The Hader Clinic operates under recognised healthcare legislation, clinical governance frameworks, and safety standards designed to support safe, accountable, and evidence-based treatment. Our Geelong facility is a registered private hospital, and our programs are delivered by qualified clinicians and allied health professionals working within structured governance and compliance processes.

  • Registered private hospital under the Victorian Department of Health
  • Guided by NSQHS safety and quality standards
  • Compliant with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022 (VIC)
  • Delivered by AHPRA-registered clinicians and allied health professionals
  • Supported by structured clinical governance and risk management processes
  • Connected with recognised recovery, veteran, and community support organisations
Accreditation and certification overview

Recognised by national and international accrediting bodies

Each accreditation or certification we hold plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of our addiction treatment programs. These reflect our commitment to quality improvement and our alignment with Australian and international quality standards.

Victorian Department of Health Licence

As a registered private hospital (Reg. No. 2578), we meet facility accreditation standards for medical rehabilitation and inpatient detox treatment services.

NSQHS Accreditation

We are accredited under the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards — the national benchmark for healthcare safety, treatment outcomes, and client wellbeing.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Act Compliance

All of our programs meet state requirements for ethical delivery of addiction and mental health treatment. This protects your legal rights in residential and inpatient settings.

AHPRA-Registered Professionals

Our clinicians, including doctors, psychologists, nurses, and allied health staff, are accredited through national accrediting bodies, ensuring formal qualifications and ethical accountability.

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DVA Accreditation

We’re recognised as a provider of public and private hospital services under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Built for safety, governed by law

Compliance is how we protect you

Our inpatient and residential environments are governed by the same standards that apply to public and private hospitals. We meet and exceed service quality expectations for addiction treatment centres — and we audit our processes regularly to keep getting better.

  • We maintain strict infection control protocols aligned with national health guidelines.
  • Medication handling procedures are managed by qualified clinical staff.
  • Our Geelong facility provides 24/7 medical and emergency staff coverage.
  • Our facility has secure access systems and VBA-compliant fire safety infrastructure.
  • We follow COVID-safe protocols including PPE usage, hygiene practices, and distancing where required.
  • Privacy is protected through full compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and Health Records Act 2001.
  • Client records are managed with secure digital and physical storage procedures.
  • Ethical care is delivered through trauma-informed practice and informed consent policies.
  • We maintain a clear complaints and feedback system to improve care and accountability.
  • Staff receive ongoing training in clinical governance, safety, and risk management.
  • All practices are audited internally and externally to ensure continued compliance and improvement.
  • Emergency evacuation plans are rehearsed and displayed across all sites.
  • WorkSafe Victoria compliance ensures occupational health and safety standards are upheld.
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Do accreditations improve outcomes?

Rehab accreditation ensures safety and supports recovery

Independent accreditation helps us deliver safer, more effective care. At The Hader Clinic, we know that our rehab accreditation status directly supports the work we do every day: helping people overcome their addiction with structure, safety, and dignity.

83%

Clients sober 12 months after completing our accredited 90-day program 

97%

Clients said they felt respected, safe, and supported

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We’re here to explain how rehab accreditation, facility licensing, and professional governance protect the people we serve.

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Where our accredited rehab care happens

One purpose-built, fully accredited rehab centre

Our rehabilitation centre is accredited and structured to support inpatient detox, long-term drug rehab programs, and transition housing, all delivered under the same commitment to quality care.

Geelong

Medically supported detox, inpatient residential rehabilitation, and transitional housing programs.

6-8 Townsend Road,St Albans Park VIC 3219
Accreditation is a foundation, not a finish line

See what accredited care feels like

Our clients tell us that the safety, respect, and structure they felt here changed everything. Explore their experiences in accredited, trauma-informed environments.

Holistic care, professionally delivered

How we integrate accreditation with whole-person healing

Providing high-quality rehabilitation services for alcohol and drug substance use disorder means treating your emotional, cognitive, physical, social and psychological needs.

Meet the team behind our standards

Clinically qualified, personally committed

Our addiction counsellors have maintained long-term sobriety, allowing them to provide the highest quality of care across all of our substance abuse treatment services

Our mission behind every certificate

Accreditation reflects our values

Every accreditation we hold supports the values we live by: safety, dignity, transparency, and meaningful recovery. That’s what accreditation ensures — not just quality, but care.

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Whether you’re exploring programs or checking accreditation details, we’re here to help with clear answers and compassionate, confidential support.

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