For many Australians, the hardest part of saying yes to treatment is not the decision itself. It is the worry about how to pay for it. If that is where you are right now, please know there may be a way forward you have not yet considered.
The Australian Tax Office allows individuals who are experiencing physical or emotional distress to apply for the early release of their superannuation on compassionate grounds. For people living with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, this can open the door to treatment that may otherwise have felt out of reach.
At Foundations, we believe money should never be the reason someone stays stuck in a place that is hurting them. That is why we work alongside Release My Super, a dedicated team of specialists who manage the entire super release process on your behalf, so you can focus on what matters most: getting well.
Released funds can be used toward your care with us, including:
A safe, comfortable start to recovery with 24/7 monitoring under our consulting physician.
Our 30, 60, and 90 day programs combining clinical care, the 12 step model, and holistic healing.
Trauma informed therapy, one on one counselling, and care for co occurring conditions.
Ongoing support and relapse prevention planning to help your recovery last well beyond treatment.
You are guided through every stage. There is nothing complicated to figure out on your own.
A simple, private conversation to understand your situation and whether compassionate release may apply to you.
Same day psychiatrist and GP appointments are organised on your behalf to support your application.
Your full application is completed and submitted to the ATO, with all documentation handled for you.
The team coordinates directly with your super fund to move things along as smoothly as possible.
Approved funds are released into your bank account, ready to secure your place at Foundations.
Your privacy is protected at every step, in keeping with our strict confidentiality protocols.
Applications are prepared correctly and in line with current compassionate release criteria.
The full process is managed for you, so the experience stays calm and stress free.
Specialists are available throughout the week to answer your questions and keep things moving.
In many cases, yes. If you are experiencing physical or emotional distress, you may qualify to access your superannuation early under compassionate release grounds. Eligibility is assessed individually and approval is subject to ATO criteria.
Yes. You can apply to use your super to fund treatment for a partner, a child, or a financial dependant, not only for yourself.
Most clients receive their funds within 10 to 21 business days after their application is submitted, though timeframes can vary depending on the ATO and your super fund.
That is completely fine. This process is entirely separate from private health insurance, so you do not need cover to apply.
Always! Confidentiality sits at the heart of everything we do, and the super release process is managed with the same discretion you can expect from Foundations.
One confidential conversation is all it takes to understand your options. There is no pressure and no judgment, only people who want to help you get well.
The super release process is managed by our trusted partner Release My Super.
Speak to a specialist directly on 1300 090 261 or contact the Foundations team and we will guide you from there.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute financial, legal, or medical advice. Early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds is administered by the Australian Tax Office, and approval is not guaranteed. Eligibility is determined on a case by case basis and is subject to current ATO criteria. Release My Super is an independent partner that manages the super release application process. Foundations Bali recommends seeking independent financial advice before making any decision regarding your superannuation. PT Walden Mullin Retreat.