How can we help you?

Since 1984, Windana has helped thousands of people overcome their alcohol and other drug use to lead healthy, productive and rewarding lives. Our evidence-informed approach and client-centred services help people achieve their full potential.

Windana is an aboriginal word meaning ‘which way?’, a crossroads in life.

Windana offer medically supported programs in addition to pioneering evidence-based, non-medical treatment programs. We embrace recovery and harm reduction strategies within our organisation.

We help people rebuild their lives in safe, caring environments and support our clients wherever they are in the recovery process.

Windana has two operational Therapeutic Communities based in Maryknoll, 75 kms south-east of Melbourne and Ballarat, 120kms north-west of Melbourne. By 2021, we will open our third Therapeutic Community in Corio, 70kms south-west of Melbourne.

We welcome all people from the age of 18 into our Therapeutic Communities.

Maryknoll TC

Maryknoll is a 77-bed Therapeutic Community located on a 40-acre rural property in Maryknoll, Victoria which has been operating for over 25 years.

Our program is delivered through four different phases over a period of 6-12 months. Residents of all phases live together in shared accommodation across separate houses to support each other through the program. We use the community as method approach, which provides therapeutic and educational impact to residents who participate in self-help and mutual-help activities.

Residents participate in work, education and therapy whilst in treatment.

The Orientation Phase allows new residents to stabilise, receive further initial assessments and undertake education on the Therapeutic Community model.

A brand new 12-bed Welcome House which will incorporate the Orientation Phase is planned to open in 2020.

Grampians TC

The Grampians facility is a purpose built 20-bed Therapeutic Community located in Central Ballarat, Victoria. Operational since November 2018, the program is a short-term treatment option delivered through three phases with a 90-day duration.

We use the ‘community as method’ approach which provides therapeutic and educational impact to residents who participate in self-help and mutual-help activities.

Grampians TC is a non-smoking facility.

Aftercare

Windana offer an Aftercare Program to ensure continuing care for people post residential treatment.  We offer a semi-independent living model (three dedicated Integration Houses), case management, counselling and community re-engagement activities. The program also includes Adventure Based Therapy, Conservation and Landcare, Education, Volunteering opportunities and Employment support. Windana operate Transitional Housing in the Bayside area and we have formal partnerships with supported accommodation providers.

Windana have strong links with Reclink across Victoria including foundational membership of the Cardinia Tigers.

The Aftercare Program continues to develop based on the needs of clients accessing this service.

Who can we help?

We welcome all people from the age of 18 into our Therapeutic Communities.

Where are we located?

Windana has two operational Therapeutic Communities based in Maryknoll, 75 kms south-east of Melbourne and Ballarat, 120kms north-west of Melbourne. By 2021, we will open our third Therapeutic Community in Corio, 70kms south-west of Melbourne.

Working with partners

Windana have strong links with Reclink across Victoria including foundational membership of the Cardinia Tigers.

Contact information

The details people will need to get an assessment – phone and times to call, email address

To access any of our services contact the Victorian central intake service , DirectLine,
P: 1800 888 236 or contact our Intake & Assessment on E: referrals@windana.org.au

To find our more information about Windana and the services we provide contact us at
P: 03 9529 7955 or E: windana@windana.org.au 

Website: www.windana.org.au