HCF Gold · 12 months of care

You’re suitable for home detox.
And your HCF Gold cover pays for it.

Your answers show that alcohol is putting your short and long-term health at risk. Eligible HCF Gold members with results like yours are covered for our full 12-month program. You can book your first appointment now and start straight away.

  • $0 program cost
  • Detox at home, not in a clinic
  • Your employer doesn’t need to know
  • No lock-in: stop after your first appointment if it’s not right for you
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Your program. $0.

Covered by your HCF Gold policy.

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Your cover, made simple

Your cover pays for your program.
Here’s how.

Our program is covered for eligible HCF Gold members. Based on your answers, you meet the clinical criteria for our program. Book your first appointment, and we’ll confirm your membership and program cover with HCF in the background.

Your program costs you nothing. The only costs are any medication you collect from your local pharmacy, and most of it is PBS-subsidised.

Three simple steps

1

Book your first appointment.

You’ll meet your dedicated nurse, and your program begins.

2

We confirm your cover with HCF.

It happens behind the scenes, and you don’t need to do anything.

3

Start your program.

Prepare, detox at home, then get 11 months of support.

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Your care, step by step

This isn’t a one-week detox.
It’s a 12-month program.

Our program follows the clinical guideline for alcohol recovery: a safe detox followed by long-term aftercare. The difference is that you do it from home, with the same clinicians the whole way through.

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Personal support. From the comfort of home.
  1. 1

    Prepare

    2–3 weeks

    Meet your dedicated nurse and set your goal, whether that’s stopping or cutting down.

    What’s included in preparation
    • Blood and urine tests so your doctor can plan the safest detox for you.
    • A welcome kit with supplements, a breathalyser and a program guide.
  2. 2

    Detox

    1 week

    Your named doctor plans your detox. Your nurse checks in with you every day to keep you safe and comfortable.

    Medication and pharmacy support
    • Your medication is ready each day at a pharmacy you choose.
    • We brief your pharmacy in advance.
  3. 3

    Aftercare

    11 months

    The same nurse stays with you all year, with ongoing support to help you build confidence, stay connected and navigate difficult days.

    More ongoing support
    • Group support available every day, including weekends and public holidays, for you to join when it helps.
    • Drop-in sessions when you need extra support.
    • Monthly expert masterclasses.
    • Craving-reduction medication if it suits you.
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12 months of care · $0 program cost

Support that feels personal

Your life.
Your goals.
Your care team.

One nurse, all year.

No repeating your story to someone new. And if the fit isn’t right, you can switch.

At home, on your terms.

Most clients need less time off work than they would with an in-clinic detox. We ask you to tell a close friend or family member and your GP, but no one else.

Support that doesn’t stop after detox.

Eleven months of aftercare, because detox alone isn’t enough.

Your goal, not ours.

Stopping completely or cutting down, we build the plan around you.

Outcomes & client experience

84%

of evaluation participants reported meeting their alcohol goals one month after detox.1

5,000+

clients successfully detoxed with Clean Slate.2

94%

client satisfaction.3

Client experiences

What support can feel like.

“Detoxing at home gave me space to heal, rebuild my confidence, and do it all with dignity intact.”
Chris
“A year on, I’m present, motivated, and living a life I never thought possible. My only regret is not calling sooner.”
James
“Clean Slate was my last hope. My [clinician] believed in me from day one, and for the first time in years I started to believe in myself too.”
Gina

Individual experiences and outcomes vary.

Your next step

Book your
first appointment.

Meet your dedicated nurse and start your program.

Your program value$4,920
Covered by HCF Gold−$4,920
Your cost$0

Medication and pharmacy dispensing fees are additional. Most medication is PBS-subsidised.

If you decide not to continue after your first appointment, there are no lock-in contracts and no fees.

Your details

We use these details to confirm your HCF cover and prepare your claim form. Fields marked * are required.

Your HCF claim form

Complete and sign, right here.

HCF needs a signed claim form before your first appointment. Fill in the rest below and sign. There’s nothing to print.

Will you have your treatment at a different address? *

Claim declaration

Please answer each question. A “yes” won’t stop you starting. It just means we may need a few more details.

Have you lodged a claim for compensation or damages? *
Did the injury or condition occur at work, going to or from work, or as a result of being at work? *
Does the need for hospital substitute treatment result from a motor vehicle accident? *
Does the need for hospital substitute treatment result from any other type of accident? *
Do you have an entitlement to free treatment under Australian Veterans’ legislation? *
Do you have an entitlement to claim compensation or damages (including previous settlements)? *

This means compensation or damages from a source other than HCF. It does not include the HCF benefits you’re claiming for this program.

Authorisation

I hereby declare and warrant that all the above information provided in connection with this claim is true and correct.

I authorise this HST company, or any other authorities concerned with this treatment, to supply all information to HCF for the purpose of providing private health insurance in accordance with the fund’s policy.

I authorise my health fund to pay benefits directly to the HST company.

Acknowledgement

By signing this form, I authorise Clean Slate Clinic (Applied Recovery Co Pty Ltd, ABN 59 646 251 630) to submit claims to HCF on my behalf for all Hospital-Substitute Treatment delivered during my episode of care, in accordance with the HST Contract. A separate signature for each date of treatment is not required. I understand and declare that:

  • this authorisation applies for the duration of my treatment program;
  • I must remain a financial HCF member with the relevant level of cover for the full duration of the program, and that any treatment delivered while I am not financially covered may result in costs becoming payable by me;
  • I am not currently participating in any other HCF-funded Hospital-Substitute Treatment program, and I will inform Clean Slate Clinic before commencing any such program during my treatment;
  • I will inform Clean Slate Clinic promptly of any change to my HCF membership, level of cover, or eligibility;
  • benefits are payable directly to Clean Slate Clinic as the HST provider.

This acknowledgement is read together with the declaration and authorisations I have provided on this form.

HCF will send a survey to the email address on your policy asking about receiving your treatment at home. Please look out for it, or email HST@hcf.com for more information.

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Dr Chris Davis
Dr Chris Davis
Chief Medical Officer

Your clinical team

People who know your name. And your story.

You’re matched with a dedicated clinician who stays with you across the program, supported by an experienced Australian medical team.

Led by Dr Chris Davis

A GP with a special interest in drug and alcohol medicine. Chris established Clean Slate in Sydney after developing the model in the UK, and trains other GPs through the RACGP.

A dedicated team of Australian-based clinicians

Our doctors and clinicians work together to support you through preparation, detox and aftercare.

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A little more clarity

Your questions,
answered.

Is it really $0?

Yes, for eligible HCF Gold members with confirmed program cover. HCF pays the full program cost. The only costs are medication and dispensing fees at your pharmacy, and most medication is PBS-subsidised.

Is it confidential?

Yes. We only share your information with your consent, or if the law requires it.*

Do I have to tell anyone?

You’ll need a close friend or family member to support you during detox week, and you’ll need to let your GP know. You don’t need to tell your employer or anyone else.

Can I keep working during detox?

Often, yes. It depends on your situation, and your nurse will talk it through with you.

Can I detox safely at home?

Most people can. Your nurse and doctor assess you first. If home detox isn’t safe for you, they’ll recommend other options.

Should I change my drinking before my first appointment?

No. Please don’t change your drinking until you’ve spoken with our team.

Can I stop after my first appointment?

Yes. There are no lock-in contracts and no fees.

Here when you’re ready

Want to talk it through first?

Our team can help with your questions about the program and your cover.

Book a call with our team

* Mandatory reporting may apply if your job carries a risk of harm to the public and you perform your duties while intoxicated. We will always discuss this with you first.

1Independent University of Sydney evaluation of Clean Slate’s home detox model: 42 of 50 participants reported meeting their alcohol goals at one month. Individual outcomes vary.

2 Cumulative client count reported by Clean Slate Clinic, checked September 2026.

3 Clean Slate Patient Experience Survey, October 2025.