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Pindari - a long term residential program for men struggling with addiction & other life issues. A pathway to HOPE!

At Pindari Restoration House, we aim to transform men in need into people who understand themselves, their value and achievement, and who can live a fullness of life with a stronger connection with God. To achieve this transformation, our residential program provides restorative support, counseling, and life skills in a family-centered and therapeutic environment over 12 months.

01/10/2026

The common trap: We treat feelings as facts.

"I feel anxious → so I must be in danger." "I feel like I can't cope → so I can't." That’s emotion-driven reasoning, which fuels a loop:

A trigger sparks fear → you avoid it → avoidance works short-term → fear grows → your world shrinks.

Hard but freeing truth:
Avoidance feeds fear. Facing it gently, step by step, makes it shrink. ✨

How to break free:
Question the fear: “Is this true? What’s the evidence? Is this present or an echo?”
Build calm comebacks: “This is a triggered alarm, not real danger. I am not powerless.”
Take small steps: list what you avoid, rank 1–10, start with the smallest. Each win builds courage.

🧠 Remember: you are not your thoughts - you observe them. That distance gives you power. Neuroplasticity means each calmer response carves a new pathway for calm.

"It’s not events that make us feel the way we feel - but our interpretation of them."

29/09/2026

A massive thank you to Revo Foundation 💪
The Revo Foundation have generously given Pindari a $10,000 grant towards fitting out our gym, and we're already putting it to work. This means we can start upgrading the space and getting good equipment in for the men straight away. For the men in our program, fitness is a big part of recovery. It builds discipline, routine and a healthy body and it's something they can carry with them long after they leave Pindari.
We're so grateful to The Revo Foundation for backing the work we do and investing in these men's futures.
We've still got a way to go to fully complete the gym fit out. If you'd like to help us get there, we've got a GoFundMe running to raise the rest of the funds. Every bit counts, and sharing this post helps too 🙏

https://www.gofundme.com/f/renovate-a-gym-to-support-long-term-recovery-and-wellbeing

28/09/2026

🏡 Pindari House: Recovery Backed by Evidence 🏡

At Pindari House, we believe recovery is more than just stopping a behaviour — it's the restoration of the whole person. Our clinical program is built on a Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model of Rehabilitation, addressing psychological health, nervous-system regulation, trauma, social reconnection, physical health, spirituality, and life administration as one interconnected system.

📊 Measurement-Based Care
A cornerstone of our clinical approach is regular, evidence-based psychometric assessment. Every resident's progress is tracked using validated clinical tools, including:

✅ DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale)
✅ GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale)
✅ K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale)
✅ PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire)
✅ AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
✅ PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5)
✅ PID-5 (Personality Inventory for DSM-5)
✅ DSM-5 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure
✅ Perth Empathy Scale

These aren't just paperwork — they give our clinical team objective, trackable data to identify risk early, tailor each resident's treatment plan, and measure real progress over time. It means our counsellors aren't relying on guesswork; they're working from a clear clinical picture that evolves session by session.

🤝 Combined with individual counselling, trauma-informed therapy, case management, work therapy, community living, and spiritual support, this data-informed approach lets us catch what matters early — and celebrate the progress that matters most.

Because real recovery isn't about suppressing one behaviour. It's about restoring the whole person. 💙

25/09/2026

THE SLABS ARE DOWN!

This is a big milestone at Pindari. The concrete slabs for our expansion works are officially poured, and we can't wait to continue the rest of the works.

Why are we expanding? Because right now, men are waiting for a place in our program. We have a waitlist, and every bed that opens is filled almost straight away. This expansion means more men get the chance to break free from addiction and rebuild their lives, sooner.

We couldn't have reached this point without four incredible partners:

🙌 Swan Materials , who generously donated the concrete
🙌 Statewide Building Products , who generously donated the steel reinforcement
🙌 Jenkins Concrete Pumping , who generously donated the concrete pump
🙌 Demand Contracting , who generously donated labour

Thank you all for believing in what we do. You've laid the foundation for changed lives, literally!

Want to be part of the next stage? There's still plenty to build, and we'd love your help. Whether you're a business that can donate materials or services, a tradie who can lend a hand, or someone who can give financially, every bit brings us closer to helping more men.

👉 Donate: pindari.org.au/donations
📩 Or get in touch: [email protected]

Together, we are freeing men from addiction, rebuilding lives, restoring families.

17/09/2026

"Fear is just a liar, running out of breath."

If anxiety has ever convinced you something terrible is about to happen… this is for you:

Anxiety is rarely about right now. It’s about the next thing.

Notice the racing heart, spiralling thoughts, the "what ifs." They live in the gap between now and what might happen. Your mind runs ahead and your body reacts as if it’s already real.

Why this matters: Panic can't survive the present.

When you come back to your breath, your senses, what’s in front of you - you send your nervous system a new message: “We’re not in danger.” Fear loosens its grip, not because the problem is solved, but because you stop feeding imagined outcomes.

15/09/2026

Some hard work at RDA recently. Well done to the Pindari Works team!

02/09/2026

We loved being part of the Soul Runner's Trail Blaze Fun Run in Wungong Regional Park on Saturday morning!

01/09/2026

Every fortnight, our men head out to serve meals alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, supporting those in our community who are doing it tough.

It’s a powerful opportunity to give back - building connection, learning the value of service, and experiencing the joy that comes from helping others. Being part of something bigger, working together as a team, and making a real difference is a meaningful part of the journey at Pindari.

20/08/2026

Last Saturday's Community Dinner crew 🔥 🌿 🥘 🥗 😍

Address

Armadale, WA
6112

Telephone

+61427386381

Website

http://www.pindari.org.au/

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