We're conveniently located
within
comfortable driving
distance
of Melbourne and Adelaide with readily affordable pricing
Karobran New Life Centre has expanded in recent years through the aquisition of nearby Karingal farm, which has provided flexibility to tailor each location for diverse client needs. Each facility is set on approximately 100 acres of undulating farmland with modern, comfortable accommodation.
Families and single males
Karobran farm hosts families and single males. The main teaching centre, church and administration centre and gym are located at Karobran, together with shared houses for single men plus several two and four bedroom family units.
Single females and single mothers
Karingal farm hosts single females and single mothers with children a short distance from Karobran. Recent renovations provide a comfortable environment with shared dormitory style accommodation and some two bedroom housing. Children are well catered for with childproof gates and an outside play area. School age children are enrolled at a local school and travel to and from school by bus, with a similar service available for pre-school/kindergarten.
Pricing
Because of the nature of the program, all students are on sickness benefits when commencing study. Karobran New Life Centre administers each student's financial for the duration of the program. Each student contributes a percentage of Centrelink benefits towards weekly rent, with child contributions at the discretion of managment. This covers the cost of the program with the exception of toiletries, personal items, phone calls and cigarettes.
- Singles contribute 90% of Centrelink benefits
- Families contribute 90% of parenting and Newstart/disability benefits plus 75% of family allowance payments
- Program entry fee is $350 plus ambulance cover fee for first week of program, which includes a bond fee refunded on departure provided the student continues in the program for a minimum of six (6) weeks and subject to no damage or theft by the student
Program guidelines overview
- Program entry fee must be paid prior to student arrival at Karobran New Life Centre
- All rent is to be paid one week in advance
- Telephone calls are restricted, and mobile phones are unavailable for the duration of the program
- Where students require finance, written requests on a Student Follow Up slip are to be placed in the requests box located at the front of the administration centre
- All bank account books, banking cards and credit cards are to be handed to staff on arrival
- No credit is available unless approved by the Managing Director
- Music and DVDs need to be appropriate to a Christian program
Students are welcome to ask for complete guidelines on arrival.
Student room guidelines
- Students are responsible for cleaning of individual rooms thoroughly no less than twice each week
- Respect for other students' right to privacy is essential - especially students sharing the same room
- Students are not permitted into each other's houses or bedrooms
- Pin up boards are provided, and no articles are to be placed on walls, doors or ceilings. Blu-Tack, sticky tape and glue are strictly prohibited
- Breakages or damages are to be reported to staff via a Student Follow Up slip for prompt maintenance
Smoking
Students are strictly prohibited from smoking when walking due to laws pertaining to fire, the rural location and dangers this can cause. Students are required to smoke only in allocated zones.
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