Triple Care Farm is the Foundation's major funding project situated on 100 acres of land at Knights Hill, near Robertson. The Farm provides an ideal environment of peace and healing for emotionally hurt and troubled young people aged 16 to 24. Over a 12 week period, the Farm takes the first step in re-building broken lives, gently helping them to untangle their problems and equipping them with the skills to make a positive change in their lives.
Please note due to limited places only people who meet the below criteria will be considered. An appropriate referral to Triple Care Farm should meet the following guidelines:
1. Aged between 16 and 24
2. Problematic drug and alcohol use
3. Ability to participate in all aspects of the program including developmental, mental and physical capacity.
4. Demonstrate commitment to undertake the program, as assessed at interview
Click here to read about Cheryl,* a graduate from Triple Care Farm who has an amazing story to share
During their stay on the Farm, the young people become part of an extended family and participate in courses such as panel beating and spray painting, woodwork, landscaping, farming techniques, art, music, literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
Students receive personal counselling from psychologists employed at the Farm along with family mediation if required. Group work sessions and educational programs on drug and alcohol related issues are also offered.
At Triple Care Farm, the students experience contact with adults who are caring and consistent, which creates an atmosphere of safety and security.
Today, every student entering Triple Care Farm has some kind of drug problem. Over 75% suffer from a mental illness and a staggering number - one in three - has previously attempted suicide.
To read more about the structure of the program click here
With majority of all graduates moving into jobs, apprenticeships or furthering their education, Triple Care Farm is believed to be one of the most successful programs of its kind in Australia in reaching out to emotionally hurt and troubled young people. At the end of their stay on the Farm, the students graduate from the program. The young people are then placed in a supportive environment of either group homes, back to their family or independent living. Support networks are established and follow-up continues for three to six months after the students leave the Farm.
Download the 2006 - 2008 statistics comparison report for Triple Care Farm here
Click here to read about Jennifer* a graduate from Triple Care Farm
