29th April - We have had another client move into our Transitional House programme today and there is a waiting list for spots in the Transitional House. The results of the people attending the Transitional House programme have amazed everyone. Just today we had a Transitional House member gain paid employment three days per week locally and we had another two Transitional House members obtain their driving license last week. The Transitional House programme is exactly that (transitioning back into society) while in a safe environment such as The Glen. The clients can slowly start getting their lives together (looking for some work, study and getting drivers license etc) while they still belong to the strong support network at The Glen with access to counsellors 24/7.

21st April - The State Debt Recovery Office and Child Support attended The Annexe (Gu-Dgodah Hostel) yesterday and helped our clients. The Glen boys drove up from Chittaway also.

Clearing up some of the wreckage from the past slowly is an important part of the process of recovery. The head in the sand approach (which is what alot of our clients have done in the past) can lead to feelings of guilt, and that can be dangerous for an alcoholic or addict.

Special thanks to Terry and Gerri from SDRO and Jamie from Child Support.


14th April - We are excited that the staff at Lyndon House Detox centre will be visiting us this week. We pride ourselves on our relationship with the workers at Detox centres and gaols who refer clients on to our centre. We are extremely grateful that the Lyndon House staff have taken the time to come and see our facility and talk to our staff.

1st April - It has been a big week at The Glen. We have had four clients succesfully complete the program and head back to their homes and the community as better men. We have also had one client move from our programme into a halfway house here on the Central Coast of NSW. We wish all of these men the very best in their recovery and we look forward to seeing them one day at a meeting. The Glen boys were very pleased after attending the Centrelink job expo at Mingara on Tuesday.

The sunday night AA meeting at The Glen has now introduced a microphone. This was introduced after a group conscious decision was made to make sure that all people present could hear adequately at the meeting. This meeting continues to grow and it is important that we all grow with it.

Ty29th March - The Barrington Tops camping trip was another big success. There was plenty of action with Touch Footy, Cricket, Bushwalking and fishing taking place. There was also the a large meeting around the fire on the thursday night. It was a remarkable experience to be sitting around on the wednesday night to see all of the little fires around in the camping area and see groups of half a dozen boys chatting and sharing their stories about recovery.

The SDRO (State Debt) have confimed the 20th April for the next SDRO day at The annexe.


16th March 2010 - Another camping trip has been arranged for all of the boys. Next week we will be taking a crew of about 50 people camping in the Barrington Tops for 3 days. Can't wait for that. Special thanks has to go to DOCS for the camping equipment gear grant and for BCF camping shop at Tuggerah. One of the main philosophies of The Glen is to show the clients how to have a good time without drinking or drugging. Learning to live without drinking and drugging doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom and in our mind is about the millions of things you can do (once free from addiction) not the one thing you cant do (Use) :)

The Glen is also looking for anyone with an interest in gardening to volunteer at the rehab and help our clients maintain and grow fresh produce. This position is available at both the Chittaway and the Rothbury site for anyone interested (one day per week). If volunteers have a debt with the State Debt Recovery Office then we can get that reduced by the hours that you volunteer with us.


7th March 2010 - Both The Glen and The Annexe have just returned back from a very successful camping trip for three days at Hawks Nest. Group Sessions and Meetings were held in between beach swimming, fishing and games etc. The meeting on the Thursday night at Jimmys Beach was certainly something special. We were also proud to host a BBQ on the Wednesday night in recognition of the second anniversary to the Stolen Generation apology. The Sunday night meeting at The Glen is continuing to prove itself to be one of the biggest meetings on the Coast and the (Monthly) Saturday night BBQ and meeting at The Annexe is also growing well.

The rehabilitaion games against Miracle Haven (Rehabilitation Centre) have recommenced on a fortnightly basis and all of the boys had an absolute ball last week. pe the content of your page here