Alan is a retired investment banker formerly Managing Director at ABN Amro Asia.
During your stay at The Sydney Retreat, you won’t just benefit from the experience of those around you. You’ll also receive structured guidance through the tried-and-tested 12-step recovery program. Plus, our community-based approach ensures you’ll have numerous opportunities for one-on-one conversations with people who have successfully navigated their recovery journey.
We’re passionate about supporting our guests on their path to sobriety. Our deepest wish is for you to experience the richness and fulfilment of a sober life – a life full of possibilities, just like the ones we have found. At The Sydney Retreat, we’re not just offering a program, we’re offering a community dedicated to your recovery.
A team that’s deeply committed to addiction recovery
The people that you meet are people who have recovered?
Those with experience best demonstrate sober living. We base our program on one clean & sober person in recovery sharing their experiences and success with another person. Everyone you meet at The Sydney Retreat has first-hand experience with drug and alcohol recovery. We want you or your loved one also to find recovery and be able to live happy and fulfilling lives.
For alcohol and drug addiction treatment, we value outcomes and experience over the clinical intervention model offered by other rehabilitation services or drug and alcohol rehabs. So while we don’t provide assessments or clinical counselling services, The Sydney Retreat has a network of mental health professionals in the community. If you need these services, we can help.
For alcohol and drug addiction treatment, we value outcomes and experience over the clinical intervention model offered by other rehabilitation services or drug and alcohol rehabs. So while we don’t provide assessments or clinical counselling services, The Sydney Retreat has a network of mental health professionals in the community. If you need these services, we can help.
With over 30 years of experience in recruitment and human resource management, Cheryn brings a deep understanding of strategic planning, human resource development, and organisational support to not-for-profit initiatives.
John is the founder and former Managing Director of Vizibill Telecommunications Consultancy. John has also worked in rehab facilities and with alcoholics for over 30 years.
Dr Stephen Jurd (MB BS FRANZCP FAChAM) is an addiction medicine specialist psychiatrist and Honourary Associate Professor at Macquarie University. Watch Dr. Jurd’s presentation on “Addiction & The Brain” here
David Stewart offers expert advice, advocacy and consultation on high net worth and corporate fundraising opportunities for charities, corporates and non for profits in Australia and South East Asia. In addition to his honed business expertise in the philanthropy arena, Dave has personally developed a one on one, confidential and empathetic support space for executives, leaders and boards in the men’s health, addiction and anxiety space. He is an accomplished author of two books, One Day One Life and Pilgrim.
Steve is the founder and former managing director of Recognition Public Relations specialising in IT.
Matt is the Executive Chairman of Murdoch Media, blueshyft and Australian Rain Technologies.
Claire Parfitt is a political economist at the University of Sydney where she teaches and writes about sustainability, corporate governance and labour rights.
A seasoned leader with a diverse and accomplished career spanning market research, advertising, marketing, communications, and software sales.
Kerry has enjoyed a broad and successful corporate career spanning media, fundraising, technology, sport and marketing.
Hugh was first admitted as a solicitor in 1986 and is the former President of the Law Society of NSW
With a career in the business sector, Jody also has 29 years’ experience working with alcoholics
Sharon helps make the difficult process of coming to rehab both seamless and easy
Alan Hargreaves
Alan is a retired investment banker formerly Managing Director at ABN Amro Asia.
Cheryn Porter
With over 30 years of experience in recruitment and human resource management, Cheryn brings a deep understanding of strategic planning, human resource development, and organisational support to not-for-profit initiatives.
John Malone
John is the founder and former Managing Director of Vizibill Telecommunications Consultancy. John has also worked in rehab facilities and with alcoholics for over 30 years.
Dr Stephen Jurd
Dr Stephen Jurd (MB BS FRANZCP FAChAM) is a retired addiction medicine specialist psychiatrist and Honourary Associate Professor at Macquarie University. Watch Dr. Jurd’s presentation on “Addiction & The Brain” here
David Stewart
David Stewart offers expert advice, advocacy and consultation on high net worth and corporate fundraising opportunities for charities, corporates and non for profits in Australia and South East Asia. In addition to his honed business expertise in the philanthropy arena, Dave has personally developed a one on one, confidential and empathetic support space for executives, leaders and boards in the men’s health, addiction and anxiety space. He is an accomplished author of two books, One Day One Life and Pilgrim.
Steve Townsend
Steve is the founder and former managing director of Recognition Public Relations specialising in IT.
Matt Handbury
Matt is the Executive Chairman of Murdoch Media, blueshyft and Australian Rain Technologies.
Claire Parfitt
Claire Parfitt is a political economist at the University of Sydney where she teaches and writes about sustainability, corporate governance and labour rights.
Jodene Vining
A seasoned leader with a diverse and accomplished career spanning market research, advertising, marketing, communications, and software sales.
Kerry McCabe
Kerry has enjoyed a broad and successful corporate career spanning media, fundraising, technology, sport and marketing.
Hugh Macken
Hugh was first admitted as a solicitor in 1986 and is the former President of the Law Society of NSW
Jody Whyte
With a career in the business sector, Jody also has 29 years’ experience working with alcoholics
Sharon Ellis
Sharon helps make the difficult process of coming to rehab both seamless and easy
Gidon Weinstein
Gidon has a background in counselling and psychotherapy, with experience supporting individuals with alcohol and drug addiction, as well as adolescents and their families. As Program Manager, he oversees the day-to-day running of the program, ensuring each guest is supported with structure, care, and consistency throughout their stay.