‘Knowing that you are not alone on the journey. Helpful teaching and ideas about discarding and our personal endeavours to stop accumulating and decluttering out lives.’
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A Hoarding Support Program by Catholic Healthcare
Buried In Treasures
Do you or someone you know struggle with hoarding tendencies?
Our Buried in Treasures program is an award-winning online hoarding support program. It is designed for over 65’s who have a tendency to accumulate excessive items or find it difficult to part with them.
One of the key benefits of the Buried in Treasures program is the opportunity for participants to meet others who understand and face similar challenges in a supportive, respectful, and confidential online environment.
The program helps participants to understand hoarding, find the motivation and confidence to get started, and empowers them with practical skills and strategies.
To be eligible for the Buried in Treasures Online Program:
- You must be 65 or older (or if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 50 years or older)
- If residing in NSW, you can access the program through CHSP, Home Care Package or Privately Purchase
- If residing elsewhere within Australia, you can access the program through your Home Care Package or Privately Purchase
To be eligible for in home services or Psychosocial Support Services
- You must be 65 or older (or if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander 50 years or older)
- You must reside within NSW.
Take the first step and register today.
15 Week Online - Buried in Treasures Hoarding Support Program
Buried in Treasures is a 15-week group program, providing in-depth training and support for people with hoarding tendencies.
This is an online support program run via Zoom, with optional one-on-one home visits (where possible) with a care worker to help you practically implement the skills you learn.
Pre-register your interest for next intake of 15 week programs for February 2024.
| 2024 February |
Pre-register |
4 Week Online - Buried in Treasures Targeted Program
This year we have created 3 targeted in depth Buried in Treasures programs to focus on specific chapters of the course for those that might find a 15-week program overwhelming or for past participants to review a certain topic in more depth.
These programs will run for 4 weeks in November.
Choose your preferred program and register your interest.
| 6 November |
Do I have a problem with hoarding? Understanding Hoarding disorder and discover potential problem areas within your home. From 6th November 2023 for 4 weeks |
| 6 November |
Common challenges faced & Strategies to overcome them Explore some of the common challenges and unhelpful beliefs about possessions and learn some strategies to overcome these challenges. From 6th November 2023 for 4 weeks |
| 6 November |
Strategies for Sorting and Removing Learn how to be prepared for sorting sessions and some strategies for letting go of items when decluttering your possessions. From 6th November 2023 for 4 weeks |
Hear from our wonderful facilitator Amanda and some of our clients on what you can expect from the program
Past Participant Testimonials
Sara - BIT client
Customer
‘It has been a fantastic experience & has provided me with lots of ways to declutter my unit’
Kate - BIT client
Customer
‘I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has been informative, challenging and exactly where I am suppose to be.’
Maree - BIT client
Customer
‘Being in a group with likeminded people, can relate to others, sharing stories’
Anne - BIT client
Customer