Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre

The Salvation Army has historically served in addiction rehabilitation services since the mid 1860's in England and in 1961 opened the Harry Hunter Centre named after Brigadier Harry Hunter. The facility now serves around 200 people a year and provides an opportunity to find freedom from addiction of a wide range of substances, of which in recent years amphetamines such as ice which is extremely destructive. By in large however, alcohol is still the major addiction substance.
People come to the centre through Bridge House in Highgate ollowing detox and a thorough assessment to determine the esire and will of the individual to address significant underlying ssues in their lives. After the 13 week program at Harry's, there is a comprehensive after care program which assists individuals in re establishing themselves into the community and to reconnect with positive influences. After graduation of the program, many come back to Harry's in a support function or even an employment capacity to assist others.
It is The Salvation Army's values of Dignity, Hope, Compassion, Justice and Community that drive our service at Harry's to assist people in freeing the binding addictions that capture the human spirit.

Our Vision

Dale Alcock has a long standing commitment to the Salvation Army via the Red Shield appeal and Christmas Hamper program.
To gain greater understanding into the type of work that the Salvation Army undertakes the management team of Dale Alcock Homes visited Harry Hunter House in March 2009. During the visit Ken Smith, Manager of the facility, highlighted the challenges of those involved in the program and the issues that Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre was facing given that one of the accommodation houses had been closed due to being in a state of disrepair.
A talk by a former resident crystallised for the team the power of the program and the positive impact that it was having on not only just the residents but their family and friends who were also affected by their substance abuse.
Greatly affected by what they had seen the Managers put forward a plan for Dale Alcock Homes to become involved in building a three unit wing which would be specifically targeted to women in the program. The new units would essentially provide a safe and homely environment for families, including client’s children to visit whilst undergoing rehabilitation.
An agreement has now been struck between The Salvation Army and Dale Alcock to demolish and build three, three bedroom units at a heavily discounted rate.
As one of our valued partners we are asking you to join us in this vital program and contribute to the building project.

As a key supporter you will be given:

  • Company name on course hole on Harry Hunter golf course
  • (limited numbers available)
  • Logo on Signage board located on Albany Highway
  • Inclusion on project updates on Dale Alcock Homes and
  • Salvation Army WA websites
  • Logo inclusion media release
  • Inclusion on leaflets and poster for use in Dale Alcock
  • display homes
  • Reference in specific community EDM newsletter to
  • Dale Alcock Homes database
  • Ability to use The Salvation Army logo to promote
  • sponsorship association
  • Monthly update
  • Invitation to official wing opening

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Captain Scott Smallacombe

Captain Scott Smallacombe is the Assistant Manager at the Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre, a position he has held since the January 2009. Read about Scott