Services: A two-course meal, main and sweets at the low cost of $4
Website: www.cdch.org.au/portfolio/recreation-and-leisure
Address: Christie Downs Community Centre, Corner Flaxmill & Morton Roads, Christie Downs
Hours: Mondays at 12.00pm during the school term only
Mobile food hub offering discounted pantry foods, meat, frozen foods, personal hygiene products and household cleaning products. Vegetables, fruit and bread are offered free with a voucher. For low-income earners or concession card holders (referral voucher required – available at Seaford Community Centre and Aberfoyle Community Centre).
Chaplains are equipped with skills in pastoral care and theological training. They minister to people facing deeply distressing and traumatic situations, enabling them to better cope with periods of instability. A community chaplain from Chaplaincy Australia can meet with you, listen to your life’s struggles, and refer you to professional support services.
SA Health Get Healthy Free personal health coaching, confidential telephone-based expert advice
Heart Foundation Walking Groups This free community initiative uses local volunteer organisers to lead small groups of people on walks in their local area. Walks are scheduled on regular basis and are conducted in a fun, supportive and social atmosphere.
Parkrun
Parkrun is a weekly five-kilometre timed community group run or walk. Coordinated by volunteers, the event is open to everyone and is free to participate.
Parks There are many parks and reserves across the Onkaparinga region to immerse yourself in nature.
Sustainable Onkaparinga
The City of Onkaparinga has launched a community-focused project with a spotlight on the environment, including a Facebook page, sustainability workshops and other initiatives.
Basic English Skills Training – B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. is a fun and welcoming program run by the Woodcroft Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre. It is for anyone who wants to improve or practise their English speaking, writing or reading, and includes reading, maths, spelling, writing and computers.
Willunga Environment Centre
The Willunga Environment Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to encourage and support the community to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability in the Willunga Basin and surrounding areas. They offer a wide range of resources and hold regular community events and workshops.
Family History (Ancestry)
Through Libraries SA’s OneCard Network, you can access genealogical resources online using your library card and PIN to gain access.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) is a premium online learning resource offering thousands of courses in business, technology, design, animation, photography, music, personal development, using the web and more! All you need is your library membership.
Uniting Communities (Christies Beach)
Financial counselling and No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
Anglicare SA (Morphett Vale)
Financial counselling and No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS)
MoneyMinded Online
Free educational resource to help you develop money skills
The Smith Family Saver Plus
A 10-month financial education and matched savings program that assists families to gain financial skills, establish a savings goal and develop long term saving habits.
ATO’s Tax Help program
Free and confidential service for people with incomes up to $60,000 and simple tax affairs to complete their tax returns online. Available between July and October.
Seeds Kids program, Kidventure school holiday program, youth group, small groups for different ages, playgroup, seniors ministry, cafe, basketball ministry, community garden, op shop, community garden
Through a suite of mobile games, existing playground equipment can be transformed into fun obstacle courses, treasure hunts and team challenges. Held at Thalassa Park in Aberfoyle Park.
Magical Park is a new game technology at Wilfred Taylor Reserve, Morphett Vale, aimed at getting children physically active using geospatial augmented reality to turn a green space into a digital fantasy world.
Libraries around Onkaparinga offer toy or sports library services for children. There are no charges for borrowing from these libraries; all you need is your library card.
Aberfoyle Community Garden is where you can grow fresh produce and build a sense of community through gardening together. It is free to join and all ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Wilfred Taylor Reserve has sheltered barbecue areas, a walking trail along Christie Creek and is dog-friendly with a dog obstacle course. On the second and fourth Sundays of the month, there are train rides for $8 (children under 2 for free).
Enjoy fortnight, the Hub Library in Aberfoyle Park holds movie sessions featuring late release quality films for all ages – bookings are essential due to numbers.
This is an awesome day out for kids both big and small to enjoy a fantastic playground built by the community for the community, with multiple barbecue and picnic facilities and a small junior playground for the little ones.
The community art group at the Aldinga Community Centre is a chance to join like-minded people who enjoy working in different artistic styles and mediums (BYO materials).
The Willunga Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning showcasing the fresh, local and seasonal produce of the Fleurieu region.
We have made every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
