About Palladium Private
Palladium Private is a nationally accredited residential program for mental health and substance use, based at the foot of the Glasshouse Mountains in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
If you’re here to understand who we are and what we do, this is the right place to start.
Nationally Accredited for Quality and Safety
Residential Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
Palladium Private is a residential treatment program based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland. We provide structured, clinically led care for people experiencing mental health conditions, challenges with substance use, or both, in a private, supported environment away from the pressures of daily life.
Our program runs for approximately four weeks. It combines individual therapy, group work, and holistic wellness practices within a Modified Therapeutic Community model – a structured approach to recovery built around shared experience and genuine clinical support.
We’re not a hospital and we’re not a wellness retreat. We sit in between: clinical enough to manage complex presentations, human enough to meet people where they actually are.
How We Work
The core of our approach is the Modified Therapeutic Community (MTC) model. Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens within a structured group environment where shared experience, routine, and connection are woven into the program alongside individual therapy.
Each person works with an appointed therapist from day one, building a shared understanding of what’s driving their experience. Group psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and evidence-based individual sessions run throughout the week, supported by yoga, exercise, and massage.
The program is structured, but it’s not rigid. Therapies like CBT, schema work, somatic approaches, and ACT are drawn on as appropriate for each person, not applied as a fixed formula.
The Setting - At the Foot of the Glasshouse Mountains
Our facility sits in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland – a calm, private environment away from daily life. Time away from routine, familiar stressors, and the usual environment is part of what makes residential treatment effective.
The hinterland location supports structured downtime: walks, outdoor exercise, and the kind of stillness that’s difficult to access when you’re still in the middle of everything. It’s a practical element of the program, not a lifestyle proposition.
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Who Comes to Palladium Private?
Most people who come to Palladium are still functioning on the surface – still working, still managing – but privately struggling with mental health challenges, substance use, or both. They’re not looking for drama or inspiration. They’re looking for something structured, credible, and effective.
Self-referring individuals
Adults who’ve reached a point where something needs to change. Often still working, often first-time help-seekers. Looking for a clear, honest picture of what treatment involves before they commit to anything.
Carers and family members
Partners, parents, and siblings doing the research on behalf of someone they care about. Looking for clinical confidence, practical information, and reassurance that their loved one will be in safe hands.
A growing part of our community, often arriving through peer referral rather than search. Palladium has built real traction in veteran and first responder networks, and our team understands the specific pressures these communities carry.
Blue-collar and FIFO workers
Miners, tradespeople, construction workers, and FIFO employees across Queensland and WA. The structured program and clear timeline suit people who need to plan around work re-entry. No-nonsense, no judgement.
What Happens Next
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll walk you through program options, availability, costs, and available funding streams so you have everything you need to make the decision that’s right for you or someone you care about.
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Enquire: Submit the form or call 1300 573 095
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Complete Questionnaire: Help us match you with the right program.
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Choose Funding: Explore self-funding, or QLD WorkCover options (eligibility required).
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Confirm Admission: Secure your place and prepare to begin.
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Arrive & Detox (If Needed): Begin with supported mild detox (where clinically appropriate, following assessment).
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Begin Program: Orientation, assessments, and your tailored schedule.
Ready to Find Out More?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or someone you care about, our experienced intake consultants are here to listen – without judgment or pressure.
You deserve expert care, and we’re ready when you are. One conversation is all it takes to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palladium Private?
Palladium Private is a nationally accredited (NSQHS) residential program for mental health and substance use, located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland. We operate under Sana Health Group alongside South Pacific Private, The Banyans, and Byron Private.
Our program runs for approximately four weeks and is based on a Modified Therapeutic Community model, structured, clinically led care delivered in a private setting away from the pressures of daily life.
Where is Palladium Private located?
We’re based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland, at the foot of the Glasshouse Mountains. It’s a calm, private setting removed from daily life, which is part of what makes residential treatment effective.
The facility is residential only. We don’t offer outpatient, day program, or telehealth services.
iS Palladium Private accredited?
Yes. Palladium Private is accredited under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards – the same framework applied to Australian hospitals. Accreditation is assessed against clinical governance, safety protocols, and quality of care systems.
Who is the program suitable for?
Our program is designed for adults experiencing mental health conditions, challenges with substance use, or both. This includes stress and burnout, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD.
If you’re unsure whether Palladium is the right fit, our intake team can talk you through it.
How do I find out if Palladium Private is right for me?
The best starting point is a conversation with our intake team. They can walk you through the program, answer practical questions about cost and admissions, and help you work out whether Palladium suits your situation.
There’s no pressure and no obligation. To get in touch, call us on 1300 573 095 or submit an enquiry through our contact page.
What funding options are available for the program?
Palladium Private is a private residential service. Funding options and payment arrangements can vary depending on individual circumstances.
Our admissions team can discuss current fees and available options during an enquiry and help clarify what may be suitable for you.
Is Palladium Private an emergency or hospital service?
No. Palladium Private provides planned residential mental health treatment in a non-hospital setting. We are not an emergency service and do not provide acute crisis care.
If immediate safety is a concern, emergency services or crisis support should be contacted.
It’s Time to Take the Next Step
When it all feels like too much, something needs to change.
Whether it’s for you or someone you love, you don’t have to keep living this way.
There is a path forward. Let’s take the first step together.