Jack Hudson

A PARTNERSHIP has been forged between the City of Playford, Wellbeing SA, Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Department of Human Services and other State Government agencies to develop Northern Adelaide’s first Wellbeing Hub.

The Playford Wellbeing Hub will deliver a range of programs and services to support community physical, social and mental health and wellbeing.

The initiatives will include a focus on supporting young people, families and older residents to stay socially connected and active, with a focus on wellbeing through food, physical activity and other health and wellbeing supports.

Activities will include ‘come and try sports’ at the John McVeity Centre, healthy eating through gardening and cooking programs, open days, art projects and other activities at The Precinct which support social and community connectedness.

Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty said it’s a part of council’s commitment to health and wellbeing for the region.

“Council’s ongoing commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community is reflected through the many services we offer including our sport and recreation facilities, community garden, cycling and walking paths,” he said.

“The Playford Wellbeing Hub will continue to build on these foundations to benefit members in our community.

“We welcome this new partnership that will create additional opportunities for our community to participate in healthy living initiatives and feel more socially connected.”

The Wellbeing Hub spans across The Precinct, 112 Coventry Rd, and the John McVeity Centre, 182 Peachey Rd, in Smithfield Plains.

The Playford Wellbeing Hub is a partnership project between the City of Playford and the South Australian Government under the Wellbeing SA Statewide Wellbeing Strategy.

To find out more, contact the City of Playford on 0422 519 979 or email (media@playford.sa.gov.au).