A holistic approach to healing body, mind, and relationships
We treat addiction holistically, addressing physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual factors for long-term personal change.
Our full-time residential rehabilitation program provides secondary care after detox, with accommodation, structure and daily therapeutic support to help you build stability before moving into more independent recovery.
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This full-time accommodation-based program provides secondary care after detox, with structure, support, therapy and community to help strengthen recovery before transitioning to more flexible ongoing care.
Residential rehabilitation is the secondary care stage for people who have completed withdrawal but still need supervision, support and daily therapeutic structure before moving towards greater independence.
The program provides time and space to strengthen new habits, process your experiences and build emotional resilience.
Our integrated approach helps people break cycles, shift patterns, and start showing up differently in life and relationships.
Clients stay onsite in Essendon and participate in a full-time program that includes therapy, meals, support, and accommodation for the duration of their stay.
As part of the secondary care stage of recovery, the residential program is delivered in three progressive stages, helping clients build momentum and deepen their recovery as they continue their stay.
Unsure where to start? Take a self-assessment or book a time to chat – both are 100% confidential.
The first stage focuses on grounding, safety and stabilisation in a structured, supportive therapeutic environment.
This stage helps clients explore deeper emotional issues, relationship dynamics and past trauma while strengthening positive habits.
The final stage prepares clients for transition, focusing on emotional regulation, relapse planning, and connection to ongoing care.
Residential rehabilitation provides secondary care between detox and more independent ongoing recovery. While many providers focus primarily on detox or relapse prevention, our program supports the therapeutic work that happens in between.
This short, confidential quiz takes less than two minutes and can help you make sense of what’s going on. Choose the category that feels most relevant to you — whether it’s alcohol, drugs, or a mix of concerns — and we’ll guide you through a few simple yes/no questions.
At the end, we’ll let you know if your answers suggest it might be time to consider rehab, and share safe, confidential options for getting started.
These five-star reviews reflect the voices of people who felt genuinely seen, heard, and cared for, not just during treatment, but in how they were treated as human beings.
I completed the 30-day in in House Rehabilitation in this time received great care from the RCs and staff were fantastic program was very beneficial as well as a great community wouldn't have gone or wanted to go anywhere else
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Recently had an excellent experience at Hader in Geelong. The private rooms with ensuites were clean, comfortable, and gave me the personal space I needed during my stay rather than sharing a room like I had in the past at other facilities. The meals were genuinely good cooked for us every week night. fresh, tasty, and much better than cooking your own meals. The weekend activities were a real highlight too. They kept us engaged and gave a nice balance between recovery work and actually enjoying the downtime. The whole program felt well thought out and supportive. Thank you to everyone who helped get me clean. Glad to see there is a place out there that genuinely cares
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I came here broken, from jail, and they still accepted me as I was. The team here all were focussed on getting the best out of me and helping me along my recovery journey. I spent 3 months a total of 90 days in their care. I’m leaving today a new man, happy, and proud of the person I am becoming. This is all thanks to Hader Geelong and Essendon. Thank you !
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Our live-in program at Essendon is available in 30, 60, or 90 day formats. Pricing starts from $14,990, with options for insurance, superannuation or self-funding support.
Total program costs
The total cost of your stay depends on whether you stay for 30, 60 or 90 days in our structured live-in program.
Insurance coverage
Private health insurance may cover part or all of your stay. We also support non-insurance funding options.
We can help you access funding through superannuation, payment plans or other support pathways.
Our live-in program at Essendon is available in 30, 60, or 90 day formats. Pricing starts from $14,990, with options for insurance, superannuation or self-funding support.
Total program costs
The total cost of your stay depends on whether you stay for 30, 60 or 90 days in our structured live-in program.
Insurance coverage
Private health insurance may cover part or all of your stay. We also support non-insurance funding options.
We can help you access funding through superannuation, payment plans or other support pathways.
We offer a wide range of funding options to help make treatment more accessible, whether you have insurance, are eligible for support, or need a low-barrier way to get started.
Private health insurance may partially or fully cover eligible treatment at our Geelong facility, depending on your health fund and level of cover. Our team can check your eligibility and help you understand what your policy may cover.
If you don’t have private insurance or want to get started quickly, you can pay directly for your program. We’ll provide an invoice and support for managing your payments.
Many people are eligible to use their superannuation to pay for rehab through compassionate release. We guide you through the process and provide all documentation.
If you’re not eligible for insurance or superannuation, we can help set up a payment plan. This allows you to begin treatment without paying the full amount upfront.
Private residential rehab can feel out of reach when you’re waiting for health insurance cover to be finalised. Hader Clinic can support you during this time with counselling, Hader at Home and other care options, so you can start getting help while preparing for residential treatment.

Residential rehabilitation forms the secondary care stage of the recovery journey, providing structured therapeutic support after detox. It helps people strengthen early recovery, develop new habits and reduce the risk of relapse as they prepare for more independent ongoing care.
This is a voluntary live-in program. All clients must be medically stable, abstinent from substances, and willing to participate in daily therapeutic care.
This secondary care program is for people who have completed detox and are medically stable, but still need structured residential support before moving into more independent recovery. It is not suitable for clients still in active withdrawal or in need of hospital-level care.
Our admissions team will walk you through the process, confirm your eligibility, and help organise any funding, transport or transition logistics needed to enter the program.
Our admissions team can help you decide if this program is the right fit and talk through funding and timing options.
Take a quick, private quiz to explore safe support options.
Schedule a confidential call with a specialist at a time that suits you.
Speak to someone immediately for guidance and support.
of clients complete the full 30-day program
transition successfully into aftercare
report improved daily functioning
say the program improved family relationships
As the secondary care stage between detox and more independent ongoing recovery, residential rehabilitation gives clients time to strengthen emotional tools, establish a healthier routine and develop a clear plan for what comes next.
The Hader Clinic is fully accredited under the Australian NSQHS Standards, with strong clinical governance, evidence-based treatment, and measurable client outcomes.





We treat addiction holistically, addressing physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual factors for long-term personal change.


With a dedicated team, proven programs, and decades of experience, we provide an environment where people feel safe enough — and supported enough — to do the work.
Clients stay onsite in private accommodation with access to therapy rooms, shared spaces, meals, outdoor areas and full-time support staff in a quiet suburban setting.
Medically supported detox, inpatient residential rehabilitation, and transitional housing programs.
Our intake team will guide you through eligibility, funding and next steps. No pressure, just support from people who understand addiction recovery.
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Detox is the first stage of treatment, focused on safely withdrawing from substances under medical supervision. It typically lasts 7-14 days and includes:
After detox, many clients still feel emotionally raw and vulnerable. They may not be ready to return home or move into a more flexible program. Residential rehabilitation provides the secondary care stage of treatment, giving clients continued structure and therapeutic support after withdrawal.
This next stage provides:
It bridges the gap between detox and long-term recovery, helping clients build emotional resilience and establish new habits — a transition explored more deeply in our guide on detox versus rehab.
Relapse is a recognised risk in recovery, and we approach it with compassion and structure, not punishment.
If a client uses substances during their stay:
We treat relapse as a learning opportunity. Clients are supported to reflect on what happened, rebuild their plan, and re-engage with recovery from a place of care and accountability.
Yes. Many clients in this program live with both addiction and mental health conditions, such as:
Our team is experienced in dual diagnosis treatment. The program includes:
Our addiction rehab process focuses on emotional safety, regulation, and addressing the underlying drivers of substance use.
This is a closed live-in program. Clients do not come and go freely during their stay. This helps maintain consistency, safety, and focus in the recovery environment.
Any exceptions must be approved on a case-by-case basis for clinical or safety reasons.
Bring enough clothing for 1-2 weeks, including:
Also bring:
Do not bring:
A full packing list is provided during intake.
Toward the end of your stay, our team helps you build a personalised transition plan.
Most clients move into:
We also support referrals to community services and peer networks. The goal is to help you maintain the stability you’ve built while stepping into more independent recovery.
Our guides and blogs help people understand addiction, learn about signs of alcohol dependence, and find the rehab that works for them.