Designed to support individuals in exploring the underlying contributors to their mental health concerns, with a focus on trauma-informed care.
Explore the mind-body connection through psychoeducation and guided movement-based activities.
Designed to support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety and depression within a therapeutic environment.
Structured support for individuals experiencing both mental health and substance use challenges, delivered through integrated care.
Use creative expression in a safe, facilitated group setting to explore thoughts, emotions, and personal insights.
When mental health challenges begin affecting work, relationships or daily life, structured therapeutic support can make a meaningful difference.
Avive’s mental health day programs provide evidence-based treatment delivered within a private mental health hospital environment. Participants attend during the day and return home afterwards while building practical skills, strengthening emotional stability and reconnecting with everyday life.
Closed or open group programs are available depending on therapeutic intent.
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Specialty
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Program
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Suitable for
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Brisbane
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Mount Eliza
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Military and Emergency Services
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PTSD
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✓ Available
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Military and Emergency Services
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Operational stress, reintegration challenges, anxiety, low mood
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✓ Available
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Depression
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Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, low mood
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✓ Available
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✓ Available
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Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
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Addiction to, or problematic alcohol and/or drug use
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Coming soon
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✓ Available
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Emotional Dysregulation
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Interpersonal instability, impulsivity, distress intolerance, mood reactivity
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✓ Available
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✓ Available
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Trauma
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Identity disturbance, relational trauma, attachment disruptions, chronic interpersonal difficulties
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✓ Available
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All Mental Health
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Anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, individuals struggling with verbal processing
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✓ Available
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✓ Available
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Program
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Duration
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Attendance
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Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program
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6 + 6 weeks (2 phases)
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4 days weekly (initial 6 weeks); 1 day weekly (subsequent 6 weeks); 3 and 9 months (1 day review)
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Military Service Mood and Anxiety Program
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8 weeks
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Half day weekly
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Depression 180°
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8 weeks
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1 day weekly
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STRIDE Substance Addictions Program (coming soon)
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8 weeks
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1 day weekly
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THRIVE (Psychodynamic Program)
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8 weeks
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1 day weekly
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DBT Lite
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8 weeks
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1 day weekly
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Therapeutic Art Program
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8 weeks
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Half day weekly
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Program
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Duration
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Attendance
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Depression 180°
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8 weeks
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5.5 hours, once weekly
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STRIDE Substance Addictions Program
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8 weeks
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5.5 hours, once weekly
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DBT Lite
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8 weeks
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5.5 hours, once weekly
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Therapeutic Art Program
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8 weeks
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3 hours, once weekly
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Depression can gradually narrow a person’s world and affect motivation, relationships, sleep, work and daily functioning. Depression 180° helps participants understand depressive patterns while building practical strategies that support recovery, emotional regulation and renewed engagement with daily life.
Participants focus on rebuilding routine, reconnecting with motivation and strengthening coping strategies that support wellbeing.
Grounded in evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), the program focuses on:
Transform the pattern. Reclaim the person.
STRIDE supports individuals experiencing addiction or problematic use of alcohol or other substances. Participants explore triggers and behavioural patterns while developing strategies for emotional regulation, relapse prevention and long-term recovery.
The program focuses not only on reducing substance use – but on strengthening the psychological foundations needed for sustainable change.
Drawing on CBT, DBT and attachment-based principles, the program supports participants to:
The program aligns with contemporary best practice in addictions care and is delivered within a supportive, structured group environment.
DBT Lite is a skills-focused program designed to help participants introduce meaningful change quickly.
The program covers core DBT skill domains, including:
Skills are taught in a clear, practical way, with emphasis on real-world application between sessions.
THRIVE is a group-based psychodynamic program designed for individuals seeking deeper emotional processing and lasting integration.
Within a safely contained therapeutic environment, participants are supported to:
Assessment is required prior to acceptance into the program.
The therapeutic art program offers a lower-stimulus environment where participants can explore creativity as a pathway to emotional expression and regulation.
Each session introduces a new art activity using accessible materials and techniques, with a focus on:
Suitable for beginners and those with prior creative experience.
This program supports veterans experiencing anxiety, low mood and stress.
Blending CBT, DBT and positive psychology approaches, participants learn:
Delivered within a trauma-informed environment that honours military experience and identity.
Our team can assist patients and referrers to confirm coverage, costs and eligibility prior to commencement.
P 07 3110 2405
A 16 Bryden Street, Windsor QLD 4030
P 03 7023 9844
A 1 St Johns Lane, Mount Eliza VIC 3930