Everyone’s Recovery journey is different and as a result, everyone will have a different view of recovery. Stereotypes and stigma surround addiction, mental illness and recovery and often these can be damaging to not only the individual struggling but also their loved ones. Below we break down some...
The holiday season comes with a lot of expectations, from family, friends, relationships, even work; it impacts your finances, takes up your time and while it’s meant to be a joyous month, it can be stressful and exhausting. Recovering from addiction and mental illness means learning a new way...
If you’re not a teacher, this headline may come as a shock. But it’s not sensationalised, it’s not click-bait… it’s reality. This year, a substantial number of reports have highlighted that teachers are suffering, with statistics from a recent study by Bond University showing that over half of Australian teachers...
South Pacific Private’s annual family and friends’ newsletter, Pacific Connections, has just been released for 2019. This year’s edition focusses on Lorraine’s lasting legacy and how South Pacific Private came to be the beacon of hope that it is today. We also look in to ‘Why SPP’ explaining how...
It’s an irrefutable fact - Australians are the biggest losers in the world. UK market data firm, H2 Gambling Capital’s latest figures reveal that in 2017 Australians lost $USD 958 per adult (that’s $AUD 1,324) - well ahead of Hong Kong, the second biggest loser at $USD 768...
Being a mum is busy at the best of times and leaves many mums feeling exhausted. From birthdays to Easter and Christmas, it seems there is always an event to plan for. And Halloween is no exception. Creating the perfect costume, carving pumpkins, decorating the house,...
The World Health Organisation dictum ‘no health without mental health’ is familiar to many of us. Mental illness is very common, with nearly half of all Australians developing a mental illness at some point in their lives. While this is the case, when is the last...
South Pacific Private is sad to announce the passing of Lorraine Wood, the co-founder of Australia’s leading Treatment Centre. She died after a long battle with cancer, throughout which she showed her usual grace, resilience and determination. First opened by Lorraine and her late husband Bill...
It seems that most days, we’re reading reports in the news and seeing the stories on TV of domestic violence and the prevalence of drug and alcohol addiction. From high-profile celebrities to family friends, neighbours and even in our own homes, the impact of substance...
As Australia Day approaches, we find ourselves considering ways to enjoy the time with our families and friends that do not include the commonly held traditions of how to 'enjoy' the day such as sitting in the sun drinking over a barbecue or house-party or...