Short stay addiction program launches in Sydney, connecting patients to ongoing community support

Amplar Health is part of the Medibank group. This media release was originally posted on the Medibank website. This is an excerpt only and the full release can be viewed here.

A transformative new short stay treatment model for addiction is launching this month in Sydney, one of the first in Australia.

Located at iMH Hirondelle, a private mental health hospital in New South Wales, the program is designed to support patients through a focused 7 day hospital stay — then connect them directly to ongoing care in their community.

The hospital, a joint venture between Medibank’s Amplar Health and Aurora Healthcare, addresses a critical gap in addiction services by offering intensive inpatient and community support without the extended hospital stay.

The program is purpose-built for people who need structured treatment but can’t take weeks away from their jobs, families, or other responsibilities.

Unlike traditional programs that may require hospitalisation for 14 days or more, with limited follow up post discharge, iMH Hirondelle’s model balances hospital care with ongoing community support after discharge. Patients complete a detox phase prior to admission and spend a week immersed in evidence-based therapies, wellness activities, and peer support — before transitioning to tailored outpatient and community-based care pathways.

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