Six weeks is the minimum time it takes for a young person to receive court-ordered treatment for drug dependency. As such, applications should only be made if the young person will be subject to detention at Kurlana Tapa for at least another six weeks.
This timeframe accounts for a number of steps that must occur to protect the rights and wellbeing of young people, and to make sure any treatment can be meaningful. For more information, visit the Youth Treatment Order page.