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PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL CARE
Your sanctuary for rest, recovery and restoration to a happy and healthy life
THE SERVICE
Retreat South is a privately owned residential retreat at Yambuk in rural south-west Victoria, near Port Fairy, run by psychologist Ruth Magnusson through Magnusson Ten Steps Pty Ltd. It treats PTSD, trauma, grief and mood disorders alongside dependence on alcohol, narcotics and prescription medication. All treatment is delivered one to one rather than in groups. Guests stay in private ensuite suites and a stay of at least 30 days is recommended. Outpatient psychology, online consultations and NDIS short-term respite are also offered.
Ask the admissions team how withdrawal would be handled and how a transfer into treatment works.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
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COST
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Medicare outpatient only, NDIS plan managed, NDIS self managed, Private health outpatient only, Self funded
AFTER THE STAY
Details of ongoing support are not published here. Ask the service what support is available when your treatment ends.
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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Compiled by RehabFinder from this service’s own published material and public records, including retreatsouth.com.au. The provider has not claimed this profile, so nothing here has been confirmed by them. Anything marked “not published” means exactly that — we do not guess. Corrections are free: admin@rehabfinder.com.au.
Last checked against the service’s own material on 7 September 2026. Services change what they offer, so confirm anything that decides your choice.
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