Get the Support You Need
Over four Sundays, families of guests at our 28-Day residential program are invited to join us for lunch at The Sydney Retreat. This is an opportunity to connect with your loved one and enjoy a delicious meal in the comfort of our facility.
After lunch, you will hear from members of the Al-Anon Family Group program – a 12 Step program for those affected by someone else’s drinking. There will also be time to ask questions during the second part of the session. There are different guest speakers each Sunday, giving you the opportunity to hear from a range of different people with their own unique experiences.
We offer the group in person at The Sydney Retreat or for those who can’t attend in person, a Zoom link will be provided so you can participate.
Ongoing Support for Families after Rehab
We hope that by connecting you to a supportive network of friends and family members who, like you, have been affected by someone else’s drinking, you will begin to see that there is hope for your recovery too.
Each Friday evening at 6.30pm Al-Anon Family Groups hold a meeting on the grounds of The Sydney Retreat – this is open to anyone wanting to know more about the support available for those impacted by someone else’s addiction. Your loved one doesn’t need to be a guest at The Sydney Retreat for you to attend – everyone is welcome.
Real People. Real Stories
5.0 stars (based on 52 reviews)
A life-changing experience
Staying at The Sydney Retreat for the 28-day recovery program was truly a life-changing experience. Going into the retreat, I didn’t know what to expect. The facility itself is great and all the staff are extremely welcoming, compassionate and understanding. I’m grateful that The Sydney Retreat is focused heavily on 12-step recovery and isn’t just another detox. The retreat has provided me with a fresh outlook on life, knowledge of my illness, and above all, the tools to continue sobriety in my new-found life. Forever thankful.
Life Changing Centre
The Sydney Retreat is more than just a wonderful treatment centre, but a LIFE CHANGING centre. The 12 step program literally has saved my life when I had nothing left. All of the staff truly care about your sobriety and wellbeing. Not to mention the COOK “who will remain anonymous” dishes out the best home cooked meals I have had in a very long time. Accommodation is modern and well kept. They even have a pet possum that greets you every night to say goodnight. I am truly grateful to the Sydney Retreat and everyone there for showing me the way to sobriety.
Best thing I’ve ever done for myself
I was lucky enough to be a beneficiary of the scholarship program without which I would have been unable to attend. The program is really well structured and the routine set me up with a positive blueprint for success in the outside world. The staff and volunteers are compassionate and caring and a constant source of support and understanding. Coming here is the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time and I look forward to a long future not crippled by alcoholism. As my husband put it, “I finally have my wife back”.
The Sydney Retreat saved my life
I wanted to stop drinking alcohol though no matter how hard I try, I couldn’t. Year after year I was effectively drinking against my will. During my stay at the retreat, a miracle happened. The obsession to drink alcohol was removed and I was supported to begin working the AA 12 step program. I’m happily sober now and with the support of other sober Alcoholics in AA I need never drink again. If Alcohol is costing you more than money and you want to stop, I highly recommend The program and kind people at The Sydney Retreat can help.
A sober life is possible
The Sydney Retreat completely changed my recovery. For the first time I feel I really understand the disease of addiction and can see the path forward. The Retreat showed me that a sober life is possible and how to do it. It is a testament to the power of one alcoholic helping another. I have since recommended it to people struggling with their addiction as well to people living sober but seeking a deeper understanding of the AA program.