Monthly Archives: December 2014

Rebuilding confidence, rebuilding lives

Counsellors are asking for more assistance to help those seeking help for drug and alcohol addictions. Tweed and Gold Coast counsellors say that 20% more clients are seeking help now […]

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Football club supports addicts transition from rehab to community

Goldbridge Rehabilitation Centre, located in Southport, has recently forged a partnership with Currumbin Eagles NRL Club to implement the League Safe -‘Yellow Shirts Program’ allowing a selection of successfully rehabilitated […]

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Goldbridge opening its doors to residents and their families.

This week was National Families Week and this weekend Goldbridge Rehabilitation Centre on the Gold Coast is opening its doors to residents and their families. It has been operating since […]

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New Chapters for residents

Building self esteem is recognised as recovery for addicts. A trial in Currumbin uses rugby league to help rehabilitate former drug addicts. Craig Hoskinson, Former Drug Addict says to be […]

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ABC Report

Efforts to stop methamphetamines crossing the border have been so successful that some people are cooking their own. Look at the police unit working to keep suburbs safe. Last year […]

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ABC RADIO Interview

Interview with Charlie Blatch, CEO, Goldbridge Rehabilitation [Services], about the centre opening its doors to families of residents to demonstrate how important family support is to someone recovering from addiction. […]

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Mental health education assists drug & alcohol rehabilitation residents to rebuild lives

Mental Health education to tackle the ever-increasing problem of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction on the Gold Coast has launched today for a group of 13 successfully rehabilitated residents […]

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House – full signs go up as rehab centres can’t meet demand

DEMAND is so high for the city’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres, Gold Coast organisations are having to turn away as many people as they are accepting. The Coast’s rising […]

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Prior to commencing a program at Goldbridge my life was a mess!! 25 years of drinking, drugs and depression had left me emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually bankrupt. Progressing through the program, I began to realize my potentials and learnt valuable skills to help me cope with the ups and downs of everyday life; without having to escape into a bottle. After completing the program, I embarked on a University Degree in social science and started part-time work. I have now completed my degree and started honours, I continue to work, am actively involved in lifesaving, planning to run the gold coast 24km marathon, financially secure, a positive role model and supportive mother to my son, who has been my inspiration. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine my life could be so fulfilling but thanks to everything I learnt at Goldbridge and the amazing support from friends and family, I feel like nothing is beyond my reach and my dreams can be realities
- CF
I am an alcoholic and an addict. I started drinking at a very early age – before my teens. My overriding emotions when I came to Goldbridge were that I was useless, worthless and gutless. Goldbridge trusted me and that was the first big step. Goldbridge gave me the support when I needed it and everybody else had given up. I learnt that I have a future – and that future is now and that I am really enjoying it
- Christo
By the age of 13 I had my first drink. The ones I loved around me seemed insignificant anymore, I needed to get alcohol and that was all that mattered. Without Goldbridge and without the support staff that helped me out and after the program as well – through the half way systems well – now I have the opportunity to do what I really want to do with my life. Goldbridge has definitely saved my life. It’s been the only place that I have come through recovery that has really given me the skills I need to cope with life. My family is very supportive, I’ve great friends and great support from Goldbridge – it is all such a positive experience.
- Jarrod
I was 12 years old when I first started drinking. I just wasn’t coping in general with what was going on around me. I have so much gratitude towards the staff at Goldbridge. They have given me unconditional ongoing support. My life has changed completely; I know that if I hadn’t of gone through the program at Goldbridge that I would have been a suicide statistic. I am extremely grateful.
- Tess
I am a 38 years old recovering Alcoholic. I had a really bad home life, actually it was very violent. When I came to Goldbridge I had nothing, and I mean nothing. Now I have everything back. Without Goldbridge giving me the tools to survive in day-to-day life, I wouldn’t have anything new; in fact I would probably be dead. Goldbridge saved my life and my family is also very grateful to Goldbridge. Life just gets better and better.
- Narelle
The idea of rehabilitation was completely daunting and confronting and something I had been avoiding for a long time. If I hadn’t made the choice to go to Goldbridge, the result would have been fatal. Today I live a normal and healthy life and continue to receive ongoing support from Goldbridge to maintain my commitment to abstinence.
- Ralf, aged 54