Bunjilwarra Koori Youth Alcohol and Drug Healing Service

  1. About this service

    Bunjilwarra is a 12 bed Alcohol and Other Drugs residential rehabilitation and healing service for Aboriginal young people (male and female) aged between 16 and 25 years. It is a purpose-built, statewide service situated on a 1.7 hectare site in Hastings, Victoria.

    To be eligible for acceptance to Bunjilwarra, a young person must: 

    • Identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
    • Be between 16 and 25 years of age.
    • Require treatment to manage their alcohol and/or drug problem.
    • Be prepared to enter the program voluntarily.
    In addition, the young person must:
    • Demonstrate that they are ready to address their alcohol and other drug issues, including a willingness to participate in the development and achievement of personal goals.
    • Make a commitment to actively participate in all aspects of the program, in particular group based and one-on-one activities.
    • Be willing to participate and live in a therapeutic community environment.

     Contact Bunjilwarra or view website for intake/referral. 

      • Service name

        Bunjilwarra Koori Youth Alcohol and Drug Healing Service

      • Service address

        Hastings
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      • Phone

        5979 2011

      • Urgency levels

        Direct Help, Some Help

      • Age group

        16 - 25 years

      • Service type

        INDIVIDUAL

  2. Bunjilwarra Koori Youth Alcohol and Drug Healing Service