Wellbeing Hubs and regional partnerships
Wellbeing Hubs
Preventive Health SA is partnering with South Australian councils to co-invest in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Wellbeing Hubs, supporting the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of local communities.
The Wellbeing Hub model is underpinned by a community development and strengths based approach with collaboration, co-design, and co-investment supporting successful and sustainable implementation. The model is one way councils can support the health and wellbeing of their local communities.
Playford Wellbeing Hub
The Playford Wellbeing Hub, established in December 2020, is delivering a range of programs and initiatives supporting physical, social and mental health and wellbeing in the community. Programs and initiatives are targeted towards children, young people, and their families, with a focus on ensuring equity for those that are disadvantaged and inclusivity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and all abilities.
Programs are offered at the John McVeity Centre and The Precinct in Smithfield Plains.
Activities delivered include signature community events such as the Annual Splash Party and Family Fun Night, a community supermarket, cooking workshops for all ages, a seed library group, chatty cafes, group fitness sessions, and access to essential services and programs.
In 2024-25, 151 initiatives were delivered, reaching 26,486 community members, with 93 local partners involved. Initiatives demonstrated immediate and medium term impacts on participant health and wellbeing, with hub participants reporting a positive impact on their wellbeing. Participants also reported the hub was affordable, welcoming, created a strong sense of community and delivered quality programs and diverse initiatives.
Read the Playford Wellbeing Hub concept plan
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Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program
The Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program, established in March 2021, delivers a range of initiatives and programs supporting social connection, community participation and inclusion, increased physical activity and improved wellbeing through food.
The Naracoorte Wellbeing Program concept plan identifies the purpose, target audience and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Activities delivered in partnership include the Fill Your Silo mental health sessions, Multicultural Sports Carnival, Cave Run and several library, youth and community art programs with a wellbeing focus.
Seven initiatives were delivered in 2024-25, supporting more than 944 attendances with 15 local partners involved. Participants have reported positive impacts on their mental wellbeing as well as reduced isolation and greater community connectedness.
Read the Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program concept plan
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Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub
The Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub, established in March 2023 as a partnership between Preventive Health SA, the Rural City of Murray Bridge and the Murray Bridge Community Centre, works in partnership to support wellbeing through enabling opportunities to connect, learn, share and grow.
The Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub concept plan identifies the purpose, target audience and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include music playgroup, walking netball and a community wellbeing calendar to promote local activities and events.
23 initiatives were delivered in 2024-25, supporting more than 2,229 attendances, with 26 local delivery partners involved. On average, participants reported a score of 4.8 out of 5 for the impact of initiatives on their immediate wellbeing, indicating that participants felt the initiative had a high and positive impact on their immediate health and wellbeing. Participants reported feeling more connected, confident and motivated after participating in hub activities, and that the hub was a culturally safe and inclusive space.
Read the Murray Bridge Wellbeing Hub concept plan
Explore the Murray Bridge 2022-2024 timeline infographic
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Lefevre Community Precinct Wellbeing Hub
The Lefevre Community Precinct Wellbeing Hub, established in August 2023 as a partnership between Preventive Health SA and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, is a local, vibrant and welcoming place where community connect, learn, participate and thrive.
The Lefevre Community Precinct Wellbeing Hub concept plan identifies the purpose, target audience and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include an interactive walking trail, the establishment of a sports equipment library, active and creative school holiday classes, playgroup, community food education initiatives including a community lunch, and the Lefevre Family Expo.
27 initiatives were delivered in 2024 - 2025, with 29,000 attendances and 57 external partners involved. On average, participants scored 5 out of 5 for the immediate impact initiatives had on their wellbeing and 100 per cent of respondents to a six monthly evaluation survey agreed or strongly agreed that the Lefevre Community Precinct Wellbeing Hub helped them improve their overall wellbeing. Participants felt programs were family friendly, inclusive, flexible and easy to register for, and that the centre is a welcoming place, supported by friendly staff.
Read the Lefevre Community Precinct Wellbeing Hub concept plan
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Harpers Field Wellbeing Hub at Tea Tree Gully
The Harpers Field Wellbeing Hub, established in October 2023 as a partnership between Preventive Health SA and the City of Tea Tree Gully will make a positive difference in people’s lives by implementing a range of initiatives to improve physical, mental and community wellbeing.
The Harpers Field Wellbeing Hub concept plan identifies the purpose, primary audience and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include community food education and cooking workshops, twilight yoga, mindful meditation, tai chi and Disco Duck and Make a Mess sensory play workshops for young children.
49 initiatives were delivered in 2024 - 2025, with 2,681 attendances and 26 external partners involved. On average, participants scored 4.8 out of 5 for the immediate impact initiatives had on their wellbeing. Participants reported a deepened sense of belonging, inclusion and social connection, empowerment through skill building, and that the hub was a welcoming environment with affordable programs supporting diverse needs and life stages.
Read the Harpers Field Wellbeing Hub concept plan
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City of Holdfast Bay Wellbeing Hub
The City of Holdfast Bay Wellbeing Hub, established in October 2023 as a partnership between Preventive Health SA and the City of Holdfast Bay, aims to improve community wellbeing through opportunities that enhance happiness, health and connection.
The City of Holdfast Bay Wellbeing Hub concept plan identifies the purpose, target groups and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include creative wellbeing sessions, Chatty Café, Game Space, community nutrition education and the establishment of a Grow Cart.
16 initiatives were delivered in 2024 - 2025, with 583 attendances and 29 external partners involved. On average, participants scored 4.5 out of 5 for the immediate impact initiatives had on their wellbeing. Participants reported feeling seen and supported, and that programs were practical and purposeful, providing real world application whilst creating a space to be curious and to engage at one’s own pace.
Read the City of Holdfast Bay Wellbeing Hub concept plan
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City of West Torrens Wellbeing Hub
The City of West Torrens Wellbeing Hub, located at the Lockleys Community Room and established in September 2023 through a partnership between Preventive Health SA and the City of West Torrens, will improve physical, mental, and social wellbeing by providing supportive, inclusive and safe environments focused on a sense of purpose and belonging.
The City of West Torrens Wellbeing Hub concept plan identifies the purpose, target groups and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include creative classes, school holiday programs and inclusive physical activity sessions such as chair yoga and dancing classes.
Seven initiatives were delivered in 2024 - 2025, with 719 attendances and 10 external partners involved. On average, participants scored 4.7 out of 5 for the immediate impact initiatives had on their wellbeing. Participants reported increased fitness and mobility, greater social connection and opportunities to learn new skills.
Read the City of West Torrens Wellbeing Hub concept plan
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District Council of Streaky Bay Wellbeing Hub
The Streaky Bay Wellbeing Project, established in July 2024 as a partnership between Preventive Health SA and the District Council of Streaky Bay, aims to strengthen community connection and inclusivity to support the mental, physical and social wellbeing for all.
The Streaky Bay Wellbeing Project concept plan identifies the purpose, target groups and focus areas developed from the community consultation process.
Popular activities include Kiddie Gym, regular tea and talk community events, and youth programs with a focus on social connection. The Streaky Bay Wellbeing Project has also developed a Community Health and Wellbeing Strategic Plan and Ageing Well Plan.
15 initiatives were delivered in 2024 - 2025, with 320 attendances and 11 external partners involved. On average, participants scored 4.3 out of 5 for the immediate impact initiatives had on their wellbeing. Participants reported increased social connections and valued the opportunity to try new activities.
Read the Streaky Bay Wellbeing Project concept plan
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The Barossa Council Wellbeing Program
The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project, established in February 2025, is a partnership between Preventive Health SA and The Barossa Council, which aims to enhance the region’s health, happiness and community connectedness.
Mapping, planning and community consultation and engagement processes have informed the development of The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project concept plan.
The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project concept plan highlights the guiding principles that will underpin the project, identifies resources and outputs and outlines key high level actions that will drive change. There is a focus on ensuring the project is responsive to community’s evolving wellbeing needs, ensuring long term impact and alignment with the council’s strategic priorities.
Key achievements include:
- establishment of an internal Wellbeing Network and external Wellbeing Alliance
- completion of asset mapping and embedding this information into the Council database
- progressing the development of the Wellbeing and Inclusion Strategy and evaluation framework.
Read The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project Concept Plan
Read The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project Engagement Report 2024
Explore The Barossa Council Wellbeing Project High Level Implementation Plan
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Regional partnerships
Building on insights from nine Wellbeing Hubs established over the past four years, this approach is now expanding through regional partnerships, enabling councils to collaborate and strengthen preventive health capacity across broader communities.
Murraylands partnership
Mid Murray Council (host council), District Council of Karoonda East Murray, Rural City of Murray Bridge and the Murraylands and Riverland LGA are working together to develop a concept plan to guide action to enhance physical, social, and mental wellbeing in their region, particularly for priority populations.
By co-funding a dedicated role for planning, implementation, and evaluation, the partnership strengthens preventive health efforts through a coordinated, community-driven approach for long term impact.
Community consultation and engagement processes were completed in December 2025 and implementation commenced in January 2026.
Pirie Voices
Preventive Health SA joins a wide range of stakeholders partnering with Port Pirie Regional Council on the Pirie Voices project. Pirie Voices aims to develop ground up strategies to address intergenerational disadvantage and wellbeing in Port Pirie.
Pirie Voices was officially launched 17 September 2025, marking the commencement of the community engagement process. The aim is to hear from 1,000 local voices to understand what matters most. The collective voices will inform the development of a community generated roadmap, outlining aspirations, challenges, and actionable steps for the future, which will support community physical, social and mental wellbeing.
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Riverland partnership
Berri Barmera Council (host council), Renmark Paringa Council, the District Council of Loxton Waikerie and the Murraylands and Riverland LGA are working together to develop a concept plan to guide action to enhance physical, social, and mental wellbeing in their region, particularly for priority populations.
By co-funding a dedicated role for planning, implementation, and evaluation, the partnership strengthens preventive health efforts through a coordinated, community driven approach for long term impact.
Community consultation and engagement processes were completed in December 2025 and implementation commenced in January 2026.
The Town of Gawler partnership
The Town of Gawler and Preventive Health SA are working together to develop a concept plan to guide action to enhance physical, social, and mental wellbeing in the Gawler region, particularly for priority populations.
By co-funding a dedicated role for planning, implementation and evaluation, the partnership strengthens preventive health efforts through a coordinated, community driven approach for long term impact.
The partnership commenced in May 2026.
Copper Coast and Barunga West partnership
Copper Coast Council, Barunga West Council and Preventive Health SA are working together to develop a concept plan to guide action to enhance physical, social and mental wellbeing in the Copper Coast and Barunga West region, particularly for priority populations.
By co-funding a dedicated role for planning, implementation and evaluation, the partnership strengthens preventive health efforts through a coordinated, community driven approach for long term impact.
The partnership commenced in May 2026.
For more information or support on Wellbeing Hubs or regional preventive health partnerships please contact the Preventive Health SA Strategy and Partnership Team.