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News

Testimonial 6

Posted on April 17, 2012

“I’m starting to understand that I can be someone within the community, with a stable life, not just a regular face in custody. I’m learning that there is more to life than being incarcerated. In this [Solaris] community the people are fantastic, the over-whelming support, a selfless act, and the leadership from the facilitators, incredible.” – Solaris Therapeutic Community participant.

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Testimonial 5

Posted on April 17, 2012

“At first, being a court-ordered affair, I came [to the Sober Driver Program] armed with the attitude that it was something I would just have to endure to ‘tick the box’…however, at a very early stage I started to find the course a very valuable experience, and it has already influenced my behaviour and thinking patterns when it comes to alcohol in general, let alone drinking and driving. Keep up the good work.” – Sober Driver Program Participant.

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Testimonial 4

Posted on April 17, 2012

“This has been a lifesaving experience and I am most grateful.” – Resident, Nexus Program.

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Testimonial 3

Posted on April 17, 2012

“Concepts like personal responsibility, consequential thinking, and living spiritually and with principles were just words to me before I came to this community. Each day I am given opportunities and support to not just understand these concepts but practice them. As a result I am seeing both how unacceptable and inappropriate much of my previous behaviour has been – to my family, my friends and importantly, to the broader community. But I am also being shown that if I can adapt both my thinking and behaviour in this community, and learn from the peers who model the way I wish to be, that there is hope for my future too. I truly believe that this community will enable me to once again be a supportive and responsible parent, a productive and trustworthy member of society but also finally, and ultimately, the honest, proud woman I aspire to be.” – Resident, Karralika Therapeutic Community.

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Testimonial 2

Posted on April 13, 2012

“I am very grateful for this opportunity to change my life for the better. Without it I don’t know where I would be right now. Karralika has given me the tools to lead a productive, drug-free and fulfilling life. I’ve seen others achieve this and how it is possible for me too.” – Resident, Adult Therapeutic Community Program.

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Testimonial 1

Posted on April 13, 2012

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to have my children with me in the Family Program. The smile on my children’s faces at the end of each day makes it all worthwhile” – Resident, Child and Family Program

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REVERSED is moving ahead!

Posted on March 13, 2012

In only a few weeks since starting our new education program, almost 30 participants have
graduated from REVERSED – an education program to help you drive sober. We have
courses scheduled through to June. Call us for more information.

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We’ve moved!

Posted on March 13, 2012

Our Head Office is now located at E Block on the CIT Southside Campus in Ainsworth
Street, Phillip. All our other contact details remain the same. We are running
REVERSED and Sober Driver Program courses from this office too so update your
details. See you here soon!

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Karralika Programs Inc. implements the ATCA standards

Posted on December 20, 2011

At the Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association 2011 Conference, Karralika Programs Inc. was awarded a certificate for successfully implementing the peak body’s standards for therapeutic communities. This is a significant achievement for the organisation and recognises the quality and effectiveness of our program. Well done team!!

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Kim Fleming wins ATODA award for excellence!

Posted on December 20, 2011

On 16 December 2011, Kim Fleming, Manager of Karralika Programs Inc. Adult Therapeutic Community won the ATODA award for excellence in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Work, recognising her commitment, skill and knowledge, and importantly her empathy for the clients she seeks to support. Congratulations Kim!!

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Karralika Programs launches new drink driver education program

Posted on November 23, 2011

Karrralika Programs will be running REVERSED: a new drink driver education course in the ACT. Under new legislation commencing on 25 November 2011, those who commit a drink driving or drug driving offense in the ACT are required to complete an education course before the RTA will issue a license. REVERSED is a six hour educational and therapeutic awareness course for mid to high range offenders and repeat offenders in the ACT.

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Karralika Programs Inc. a ‘Community Champion’

Posted on August 24, 2011

CEO Camilla Rowland joined Minister Joy Burch on ValleyFM as part of the ‘Community Champion’ segment to profile the community organisations supporting Canberrans.

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Welcome to our new website!

Posted on August 23, 2011

Karralika Programs Inc. is excited to unveil our new website and our new logo.
Many of you will know our organisation and the services and programs we deliver as ADFACT – the Alcohol and Drug Foundation of the ACT.

Changing our name to Karralika Programs Inc. connects us to the history of our beginnings back in the late 1970’s at the Karralika Homestead (Karralika is said to mean ‘on a height’), as well as reflecting how the organisation has evolved since then.

Karralika Programs Inc. offers a range of alcohol and drug rehabilitation and education programs in residential and community settings and within the Alexander Maconochie Centre to help individuals and families ‘choose a better life’.

I invite you to take a look around the site and let us know what you think!

We are proud to support individuals and families in the ACT and surrounding regions and acknowledge the support we receive from the State, Territory and Federal Government agencies as well as our fantastic members and partners.

While you’re here, why not consider becoming a member of Karralika Programs Inc. or contacting us to talk about how you might be able to add your support.

Camilla Rowland
Chief Executive Officer

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