What to Expect During Your Stay at Currumbin Clinic

This guide is here to walk you through what your stay will look like, step by step. From your first 24 hours to the support you’ll receive after you leave, we’re here to help you feel more at ease and confident about what’s ahead.

1. Your First 24 Hours

From the moment you arrive at Currumbin Clinic, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our friendly and compassionate staff. We’ll help you settle in, show you around the clinic, and make sure you feel safe and supported from the very beginning.

On your first day:

• We’ll assist you with any necessary paperwork so you can focus on your wellbeing.
• You’ll meet your allocated nurse, who will take the time to understand your needs, answer your questions, and ensure you feel comfortable.
• You’ll be introduced to the daily routine, including meal times, group therapy sessions, and quiet times for rest and reflection.
• You’ll also meet with a psychiatrist who will begin working with you on your care plan.
• Most importantly, you’ll have time to rest, get familiar with your surroundings, and begin to feel more at ease.

2. A Safe, Supportive Environment

Currumbin Clinic is designed to be a calm, respectful, and healing space. Our staff are trained in trauma-informed care, which means we approach every interaction with compassion, understanding, and sensitivity to your experiences.

3. Personalised Care from a Compassionate Team

You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of professionals, including:

• Your treating psychiatrist
• Nurses and psychologists
• Social workers and dietitians
• Chaplains and pharmacists

Your care is always tailored to your individual needs, with your dignity and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

4. Setting Goals Together

Together with your care team, you’ll set meaningful goals for your recovery. These goals will help guide your journey and give you a sense of direction and purpose during your stay.

5. Learning Practical Skills

You’ll participate in group therapy sessions designed to help you:

• Improve your mood and emotional wellbeing
• Manage distress and anxiety
• Strengthen communication and relationships
• Build confidence and resilience

6. Reflecting and Understanding

You’ll have time and support to explore what brought you to Currumbin Clinic. Through therapy and reflection, you’ll gain insight into your experiences and learn healthier ways to respond to life’s challenges.

7. A Structured, Supportive Stay

Your length of stay will be guided by your treating psychiatrist in consultation with you. During your time here, you’ll take part in group therapy and educational sessions tailored to your needs. Topics may include:

• Understanding depression
• Coping with anxiety
• Emotional regulation

8. Time Away with Loved Ones (Leave)

With your psychiatrist’s approval, you may have the opportunity to spend short periods of leave with your loved ones. This is always planned in advance and carefully considered to ensure it supports your recovery. Leave can be a valuable step in building confidence and preparing for life beyond hospital.

9. Planning for Life After Hospital

As your stay progresses, we’ll begin preparing you for your return home. You’ll practise strategies to help you feel more confident and ready to manage everyday life.

10. Ongoing Support After You Leave

Your journey doesn’t end when you leave Currumbin Clinic. Aurora Healthcare offers a range of day programs and, at some locations, community care options to support you after discharge. Whether you need short-term guidance or longer-term care, we’re here for you — even if you reach out again in the future.