Accessing your Super

to pay for treatment

Release your Super to pay for Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Unlock Your Super for Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Seeking help for alcohol addiction can be one of the most important steps in your recovery — but too often, the cost of treatment creates unnecessary barriers.

By accessing your superannuation on compassionate grounds, you may be able to fund your rehabilitation without the financial stress or long wait times. At Release My Super, we simplify the process so you can focus on getting well.

 

We work directly with GPs and psychiatrists to organise the required documentation for your ATO application — ensuring every step is handled with care and urgency.

Take control of your recovery. We’ll help you access the treatment you need, sooner.

Alcohol Addiction Is Hard Enough — Getting Treatment Shouldn’t Be

When you’re ready to seek help for alcohol dependency, the last thing you need is to be overwhelmed by costs or caught in delays. But for many Australians, that’s the reality — treatment is available, but access feels out of reach.

That’s where we come in.

Through the early release of your superannuation, we help remove the financial barriers to rehab. Whether you’re considering inpatient care or another structured program, you don’t have to face it alone — or put it off because of the price tag.

At Release My Super, we handle the heavy lifting: arranging psychiatric and GP assessments, preparing all the documentation, and lodging your application with the ATO. We’re here to walk you through the process, every step of the way.

Because getting the support you need should be simple — and we’ll make sure it is.

How it works

Immediate Medical Appointments

We offer immediate appointments with GPs and Psychiatrists ensuring a rapid and seamless pathway to releasing your Super

End-to-end Support

We handle the entire process for you, from eligibility assessment through to fund release.

100% Approval Rate

We have a 100% application approval rate with the ATO.

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Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to access your superannuation for alcohol rehab if:

  • You’re experiencing alcohol dependency or related substance use challenges

  • A GP or psychiatrist has recommended that you undergo treatment

  • Your condition is impacting your work, relationships, or overall quality of life

  • You meet compassionate release conditions through a formal psychiatric assessment

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General Questions

Yes, if you meet the ATO’s compassionate release criteria, you can access your superannuation to fund treatment for alcohol dependency. This includes both inpatient and outpatient programs.

You will need reports from both a GP and a psychiatrist recommending treatment. Psychologist reports alone are not accepted under ATO requirements for mental health-related conditions.

We offer a comprehensive service that includes:

  • Assessing your eligibility
  • Facilitating access to medical specialists in psychiatry and general practice
  • Preparing and submitting necessary forms to the ATO
  • Processing your application quickly

Lodgement to the Superannuation fund and support through this process

Yes, you will need medical reports from both a General Practitioner and a Psychiatrist. The ATO requires certification that you are suffering from an “acute or chronic mental illness”. We can book you in for an appointment with our Psychiatrist and GP within 24 hours of commencing your claims process.

We manage the entire process efficiently to ensure it’s completed as quickly as possible. From your initial consultation with us, through to fund release into a nominated bank account, the entire process usually takes between 8 and 14 business days. These times are subject to change depending on the backlog with the ATO.

There is no set limit. The amount approved will depend on the cost of your necessary treatment and the balance available in your Superannuation fund.

Our team can help determine if your situation qualifies for early super release. You can contact them directly to discuss your needs and assess your eligibility.

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