Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub

Our Hub will warmly welcome all veterans and current serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families. If you have served in the ADF for at least one day, you are considered a veteran. At Lives Lived Well, we embrace an inclusive definition of families, meaning that “families” formed through friendships and choice are just as welcome as those formed through birth.

The Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub will reflect the DVA Wellbeing Model for Veterans, focusing on health, education and skills, housing, social support and connection, employment, income and finance, and recognition and respect. We invite organisations that support these wellbeing elements to partner with us in creating holistic service options.

The Hub will feature social elements like coffee and chat sessions, music, art, cooking, walking, and BBQs in the park. Additionally, the Hub will include facilities like activity rooms, study and conference spaces, and a children’s play area, ensuring a welcoming environment for families.

We are committed to building a team that embraces our four core values and shares our belief that, with the right support, everyone can live their lives well. We value both lived and learned experiences in our staff, and our team will be skilled in wellbeing case management, as well as have strong ties with ex-service organisations across Adelaide.

We’ll be recruiting new team members in 2025 through Seek and our Careers Page. Stay tuned for opportunities to join us.

We welcome volunteers who want to support the Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub. You can get involved by assisting with social activities, providing administrative support, or helping with community events.

To learn more about volunteering opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear how you’d like to contribute to creating a welcoming space for veterans and their families.

We are committed to building a place that reflects these insights and serves as a supportive environment for veterans and their families. The Hub’s planning has been informed by valuable input from veterans, their families, and local stakeholders.

If you’re a veteran living in Northern Adelaide and want to share your thoughts during the establishment phase, please reach out to us at [email protected].

The Hub is under establishment, and we aim to open by mid-2025. If you’d like to stay updated on our progress and receive the latest news about the Hub, please sign up for our newsletter via this link.

If you need support now, below are some services that can help. If life is in danger, call 000.

• Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046 (24/7 support) | Visit website
  Provides free mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families. Counselling is available 24/7.
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support) | Visit website
  Lifeline offers round-the-clock support for anyone experiencing a personal crisis. Reach out for confidential support and guidance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7 support) | Visit website.
  A nationwide service offering free and immediate support for people at risk of suicide, those worried about someone, and those who have lost someone to suicide. Available 24/7.
• 13 YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) | Visit website
  A culturally safe, dedicated crisis helpline for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, offering support 24/7.
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 mental health support) | Visit website
  Beyond Blue provides support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns. Chat with a trained counsellor anytime, day or night, or access their online resources.
• Department of Veterans’ Affairs: Visit the DVA website | Veterans Health Checks
  The DVA provides services and support for war veterans, serving and former ADF members, Australian Federal Police, and their families. Access programs tailored to veterans’ needs, including health checks.
• Veterans SA: (08) 8463 7140 | Visit website
  Veterans SA supports the veteran community in South Australia and advises the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. They provide information and connections to local services.
• Defence Families of Australia (DFA): Visit website
  DFA advocates for the families of Australian Defence Force members, providing guidance and support on matters impacting their wellbeing.

For more information about the services Lives Lived Well currently offers please visit the Our services page on our website or call us. We’re here to help.