A $51.7 million residential rehabilitation and withdrawal service has opened its doors in Ipswich, offering hope and healing to people ready to make a fresh start.
The 46-bed, purpose-built centre will provide care and support for adults recovering from alcohol and other drug dependence, helping them rebuild their health, confidence, and connection to community.
Run by Lives Lived Well in partnership with Queensland Health and West Moreton Health, the service brings together expert care and local compassion to make recovery more accessible for people across Ipswich, the Darling Downs and South West Queensland.
Lives Lived Well CEO Mitchell Giles said the organisation was proud to help deliver a safe, supportive environment for people ready to turn their lives around.
“This is a place where people can take a breath, take stock, and begin again,” Mr Giles said.
“By supporting individuals through recovery, we’re also supporting families, easing pressure on hospitals, and helping to build a stronger, healthier Ipswich.”
The centre includes 36 residential rehabilitation beds and a 10-bed withdrawal unit, designed to offer integrated, wraparound care in a calm, purpose-built setting.
West Moreton Health Chief Executive Hannah Bloch said the new service would make it easier for people to get the help they need close to home.
“It means people can stay near their families and support networks at a time when that connection matters most,” Ms Bloch said.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the new facility was part of a broader focus on community-based care across Queensland.
“This centre represents a real investment in people,” Mr Nicholls said.
With its doors now open, the Ipswich centre stands ready to serve – offering a pathway to recovery, renewed hope, and a healthier community for all.
