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Sunrise Way Is A New Beginning Not An Old Repair

Recovery isn't just about stopping active addiction. It is about enabling an individual to live life on life's terms without the need to escape using drugs or alcohol.

SUNRISE WAY VALUES

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When you reach out for help we will be there

When you are ready to make a change we will enable that to happen by finding you a place
We reduce the waiting period and work with you to arrange admission almost immediately.
Everyone is entitled to an opportunity to change
Sunrise Way does not discriminate. Past behaiours are not a barrier to entry.

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We offer a holistic solution

We believe in a whole solution - mind, body and soul.
Work therapy within the rehab such as gardening and catering is an important part of our program. It prepares us for life after rehab.
Physical exercise and healthy eating is imperative in bringing about change.
Taking a sabbatical from social media and old associations will allow us to refresh

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Recovery has to be earnt

We have firm boundaries in place around effort, attendance and general behaviour.
You are assessed on how you conduct yourself and not what you may have done.
We do what we say we are going to do when we are going go to do it. We become reliable.
We expect sobriety to be your number one priority when attending Sunrise Way.
Inward journeys require hard work and can be daunting but will result in an acceptance of self.
Living in honesty and a willingness and being open to entirely new ideas is the basis for change..

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Matched efforts

There is no limit to what we will do to assist you in finding and maintaining recovery.
We will support you during and after your time at Sunrise Way.
We will not only offer support but challenge you to change. To be better. To do better.
Our facility will match your efforts and the more you apply yourself the greater the rewards.
Many of our staff are graduates of Sunrise Way and a lot of our past residents live in our Transition Housing.

We are committed to best outcome for each individual, every day

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

We are passionate professionals

Our program is endorsed by the independent experts in our Clinical Advisory Council and is achieving exceptional outcomes.

We are thought leaders

We want the best for our clients and continuing strive to build better ways to achieve this.

We focus on holistic wellbeing

Our holistic health approach considers the whole person, not just the addiction.

ABOUT OUR SERVICE

Sunrise Way delivers 2 therapeutic residential services (Six weeks and Six Months) and a Transition Housing Program to provide ongoing support.

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Six Weeks - The Range

6 - 8 WEEKS

FOCUS FOR EACH CLIENT:

An opportunity to hit 'pause' and reset on your current life choices. Offer information around addiction and commence the recovery journey.

KEY TOPICS:

Staying Clean and Sober a Day at a Time
Changing Habits and Environments
Managing Emotions
Engaging with Peer to Peer Supports
Connecting With Professional Counsellors
Communication Skills and Styles
Conflict Resolution

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Six Months - Tiddalac

26 - 30 WEEKS

FOCUS FOR EACH CLIENT:

This is an entire program offered to individuals that have found themselves with little or no control over their addiction and daily lives have become unmanageable

KEY TOPICS:

Reflection and acceptance of past actions
Relationships and Parenting Skills
Involvement in a 12 Step Group
Financial and Legal Matters
Attitude and Behaviour Adjustment

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Transition Housing

6 - 12 MONTHS

FOCUS FOR EACH CLIENT:

To provide a safe space with likeminded individuals where you can live, socialise and begin the next phase of life.

KEY TOPICS:

Integration into the community
Provide housing in safe environment
Assistance with Job Seeking
Involvement with community

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HISTORY OF SUNRISE WAY

Sunrise Way was established in 2014 as a result the commitment and passion of the Toowoomba community in response to the need for an accessible, quality rehabilitation service.

Prompted by the closure of the Toowoomba Base Hospital’s withdrawal and rehabilitation unit almost 15 years prior, it took over 12 years and in excess of $2 million of community donations and thousands of hours of volunteering to renovate the facilities, and to secure $1.5 million of local philanthropic support as an initial funding source for the fledgling organisation.

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HISTORY OF SUNRISE WAY

Sunrise Way was established in 2014 from the commitment and passion of the Toowoomba community in response to the need for a local, accessible, quality rehabilitation service.

Prompted by the closure of the Toowoomba Base Hospital’s withdrawal and rehabilitation unit almost 15 years prior, it took over 12 years and in excess of $2M of community donations and thousands of hours of volunteering to renovate the facilities, and to secure $1.5M of local philanthropic support as an initial funding source for the fledgling organisation.

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TESTIMONIALS

Jenny, Sunrise Way Graduate, 2020

"The first thing I learnt was that I wasn’t alone. I felt so alone while drinking. That question of ‘why don’t you just stop’ was answered. I drank to cope with feelings I couldn’t put a name to. It was my only way of dealing. I have learnt new, healthy ways.

I had low self esteem, no self worth to speak of from years of feeling judged. That I wasn’t good enough - My marriage was failing and it was all my fault. I was wrong. I am enough as I am. The understanding of what I can and can’t control and how to let go of the things I can’t. That living up to my values gives me so much honesty and strength in myself"

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Mark, Sunrise Way Graduate, 2019

“My deepest thanks for the opportunity of a lifetime. The past six months at Sunrise Way has proven to be the best journey I’ve taken. Choosing rehab and Sunrise Way was the best decision of my life. There is more love in my life now than ever before and a reassuring peace in my heart. With faith I step out into the world with greater hope for my future.

Thanks to Sunrise Way I have been given the tools and just enough experience to embrace life with a fresh perspective, one that is purposeful, grateful and kind.”

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Tess, Sunrise Way Graduate, 2018

“The impact Sunrise Way has had on me is hard to explain in words, however I can say my values and beliefs are strong, my love for life is positive, the connections I have made are lifelong and my gratitude for everything I have been given is the greatest gift.

If you are considering Sunrise Way, I say “do it”! Give yourself a break, learn to love life, love yourself and best of all have a life without drugs and alcohol.

Thank you Sunrise Way – the most positive choice I have made in my life’s journey"

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Justin, Sunrise Way Graduate, 2018

“Sunrise Way rehab absolutely changed my life! It taught me a range of skills that I now apply in my every day life. I learnt things about myself that I didn’t know before. Just in general I learnt a better way to live. I really have changed phenomenally. I barely recognise the man I am today. To be honest, it’s just amazing!

To those people who are struggling or having a hard time. If you want to recover, if you want to change your life, dedicate yourself 100% and do it because it is possible. I’m walking breathing proof. I’m healthy, I’m happy and I have the capacity to make the right decisions in my life now. None of that would have been possible if it wasn’t for Sunrise Way. Thank you”

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