OranaHaven Aboriginal Corporation

What OranaHaven Aboriginal Corporation does

Orana Haven Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation organisation founded in 1993 and registered under Australia's CATSI Act, operating from a 10-hectare property at 1 Byrock Road, Gongolgon, NSW, with a mailing address in Brewarrina. Its core offering is a residential rehabilitation program with a minimum three-month stay, delivered to Aboriginal men through a combination of the Minnesota Model of 12 Step Treatment and culturally grounded healing practices including cultural gardens, yarning circles, family areas and on-site gym facilities.

The organisation extends its reach beyond the residential facility through the Orana Haven Outreach Hub, which provides community-based AOD case management, early intervention, and client court support, and through a portfolio of workshops and training programs covering Mental Health First Aid, Healing Circle (We al-li), AOD Skill Set Training, community workshops, cultural healing events, wellness and self-care, skills development (in partnership with TAFE), and support group meetings. It is also developing the Yetta Dhinnakkal Centre at Brewarrina as a dedicated women's-only rehabilitation facility.

Revenue is derived from managed-services-style block funding rather than commercial fees, with primary support from the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH), NSW Health, and Aboriginal Hostels Ltd, alongside a 2023-2024 Community and Place Grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Clients access services at no direct cost via phone-based assessment, community referrals from local Aboriginal Medical Services, health services and the court system, and direct applications. The corporation is governed by a board chaired by Daniel Kelly, with CEO Tracy Gordon leading a small named staff team.

Name

OranaHaven Aboriginal Corporation

Legal name

Orana Haven Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://oranahaven.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orana Haven Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in rural NSW, founded in 1993, delivering a minimum three-month Minnesota Model residential program for Aboriginal men at Gongolgon alongside outreach, court support, and workshop services for Indigenous communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Programs (HLAFABAD), Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Drug alcohol rehabilitation
• Residential treatment programs
• Aboriginal health services
• Community outreach support
• Cultural healing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gongolgon

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Orana Haven receives funding from government bodies including the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) and NSW Health to operate its residential rehabilitation and outreach services. The organisation also acknowledges Aboriginal Hostels Ltd and local community groups as supporters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OranaHaven Aboriginal Corporation operates a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre on a 10-hectare property overlooking the Bogan River in Gongolgon, NSW, offering a minimum three-month residential program based on the Minnesota Model of 12 Step Treatment. The organisation also runs community Outreach Hubs providing case management, court support, and early intervention services for Indigenous individuals, complemented by a suite of workshops and training programs (Mental Health First Aid, Healing Circles, AOD Skill Set Training, and cultural healing events).

Product overview

OranaHaven Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization offering a single unified service model centered on its Residential Rehabilitation Program for men in Gongolgon, NSW. This core residential program uses the Minnesota Model 12 Step Treatment approach and is complemented by the Outreach Hub services providing external case management and support for both men and women. The organization also offers a comprehensive suite of workshop and training programs including Mental Health First Aid, Healing Circle, AOD Skill Set Training, Community Workshops, Cultural Healing Events, Wellness and Self-Care Workshops, Skills Development Programs, and Support Group Meetings. These programs collectively address addiction recovery through a holistic approach incorporating physical fitness facilities (gym), cultural connection activities, and educational opportunities with TAFE partnerships. The products and services are interconnected, with the residential program as the primary offering, supported by outreach services for continued care, and workshops providing skill development and community engagement for all stages of recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Rehabilitation Program A comprehensive residential rehabilitation program for Aboriginal men struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, located on a 10-hectare property overlooking the Bogan River in Gongolgon, NSW. Residents stay for a minimum of three months and receive personalised treatment plans based on the Minnesota Model of 12 Step Treatment, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of addiction.
• Orana Haven Outreach Hub External outreach and case management services for Indigenous people providing early intervention strategies for alcohol and drug issues. Services include AOD Case Management, Client Court Support, and Drug and Alcohol Recovery support for both men and women in the community.
• Mental Health First Aid Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of operation supporting individuals with addiction recovery

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal area partner collaborating with Orana Haven to provide comprehensive care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This partnership strengthens the organisation's ability to provide integrated health services.
• Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network partner providing collaborative support for drug and alcohol services across the Murdi Paaki region, strengthening Orana Haven's community reach and resources.
• Bourke Health ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health service partner collaborating with Orana Haven to ensure clients have access to necessary health resources and support throughout their recovery journey.
• Triple P Positive Parenting ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParenting support program partner providing family education and support services as part of Orana Haven's holistic approach to recovery.
• TAFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education partner providing skills development and vocational training opportunities for residents to enhance their employment prospects post-recovery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weigelli Centre Aboriginal Corporation: Aboriginal residential AOD rehabilitation centre in regional NSW combining clinical treatment with cultural healing programs, operating with a similar mission, funding mix, and Indigenous-targeted cohort as Orana Haven.
• The Glen Centre: Indigenous-focused residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre on the Central Coast of NSW offering therapeutic programs that integrate cultural healing, directly comparable to Orana Haven's hybrid clinical-cultural treatment approach.
• Benelong's Haven Aboriginal Corporation: Long-running Aboriginal residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in NSW offering 12-step-based and culturally grounded recovery programs, comparable in size, mission, and client profile to Orana Haven.
• Lyndon Community: Non-profit Aboriginal drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation provider operating multiple NSW sites with community-based and outreach services, closely comparable to Orana Haven's residential + outreach model.

Regional players

• Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation: WA-based Aboriginal non-profit providing AOD, mental health, family, and cultural healing services; comparable Indigenous-led, culturally grounded service philosophy but operating in Western Australia rather than NSW.
• Karralika Programs Inc: ACT-based alcohol, drug and gambling residential rehabilitation and outreach provider with holistic treatment programs; comparable service mix to Orana Haven but based in a different jurisdiction.
• Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation: Western Australian Aboriginal AOD residential rehabilitation and outreach provider; comparable culturally integrated model but operating in a different state geography from Orana Haven's NSW footprint.

Emerging players

• Ngara Aboriginal Corporation: Smaller Indigenous AOD and community services provider with cultural healing focus; partial overlap with Orana Haven's outreach and community case management model but at an earlier operational stage.

Broad incumbents

• Odyssey House NSW: Established NSW provider of residential AOD rehabilitation, outreach, and family services; overlaps with Orana Haven on core residential rehab but is broader in scope and not Indigenous-specific.
• Mission Australia (AOD services): Large national non-profit delivering AOD treatment, mental health, and community services including Indigenous programs; competes for similar government funding streams but at materially greater scale and scope than Orana Haven.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oranahaven-aboriginal-corporation

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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