We welcomed the community at our Annual General Meeting...

We have achieved accreditation with the Quality Improvement Council (QIC)...

We have a new Constitution, adopted in February 2009.....

read more...

What is Rocket? ROCKET is a residential rehabilitation service in the western region for young people aged 16 - 24 with a recent diagnosis of mental illness.  The participants can be in the program for up to two years. The program focuses on participants and their steps to recovery and  independence.

What does Rocket do? Rocket offers participants a range of   individual and group based activities   including: Living skills Communication and social skills Decision making and problem solving skills Recreation Reducing illicit drug use/harm minimisation Family issues Participants will also receive  support to access: Local health and counselling services Education, training and employment  services Local council services Mental health services Housing Services Drug and alcohol  services

Referral Process
Telephone us and we will send you more information and a referral form.
On receipt of the referral we will make contact to arrange a meeting with the you.
During this meeting a structured assessment interview will be held for the purpose of determining your support needs and to provide further information. You will then be notified if you are on the contact list.

Q. Are their costs incurred for participating in the program?
R. You will be expected to contribute to a service fee which covers the costs of food, utilities and some recreation activities.

Q. Will participants have access to 24-hour crisis response?
R. Rocket will have a 24-hour on call response and systems are in place to access general emergency services.

Q. How many staff does does the program employ?
R. Rocket is staffed seven days a week. 
    There are 3 staff covering 8am to 8pm  during the week and 2 staff who 
    cover the hours between 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Q. How much freedom will I have?
R. Rocket is a semi structured program with a    timetable of activities, some you will be expected to attend.  You will be supported to work towards achieving your goals.

ROCKET’s focus is on  the
psychosocial aspects of
recovery/rehabilitation. 
Medication is not supervised by ROCKET so where required arrangements  will be made    between you,  your mental health service and ROCKET.