Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub

13/10/2025

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS – We Still Need Your Help! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are a much-loved tradition at the Hub, but we’re still on the lookout for someone to help us keep the snags sizzling!

👉 Can you help us out?
Please comment below, send us a message, or drop by the Hub to let us know. Even a little bit of your time goes a long way!

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are fast approaching, and we’re in need of a sausage sizzler! Our usual legend is away, so we’re calling on our amazing community to lend a hand.
📅 Dates:

Friday 31st October
Friday 28th November

📍 Location:
Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
(Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
🕚 From 11am
If you’re a BBQ master (or just keen to help out), we’d love to hear from you! It’s a great way to connect with our veterans and families while keeping the snags sizzling. 🔥
Please comment below or message us if you’re available to help. 🙌

07/10/2025

🧠👂 Hearing & The Brain – A Special Presentation by Flinders University 👂🧠

Why can people hear perfectly well in quiet, but get lost in a noisy restaurant?

Come along to hear the researchers from Flinders Uni talk about the latest developments in hearing loss, specifically for veterans and current serving.
Join us for an engaging and informative session as part of the Capita Research Project, exploring the fascinating connection between hearing, listening, and the brain — with a special focus on research with and for veterans and current serving.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub Playford health hub, Level 3, 46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale,

Enjoy light refreshments after the presentation and connect with others in the community. Open to all current and former serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families or carers.

🎟️ RSVP by Friday, 31 October
📞 Call: Ashleigh on 0498 173 750
📧 Email: adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au
🔍 For more info: CAP-E@flinders.edu.au

Let’s come together to learn, share, and support veteran wellbeing.

03/10/2025

📣 Public Holiday Closure – Adelaide Veterans and Families Hub
We will be closed on Monday, 6 October for the public holiday.
Our team wishes you a safe and restful day, and we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Tuesday, 7 October.
If you or someone you know requires urgent support during this time, please reach out to:
📞 Open Arms 24-Hour Support Line: 1800 011 046
📞 Safe Zone Support Line: 1800 142 072
🚨 In an emergency, call: 000
For more information, visit: liveslivedwell.org.au

01/10/2025

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are fast approaching, and we’re in need of a sausage sizzler! Our usual legend is away, so we’re calling on our amazing community to lend a hand.
📅 Dates:

Friday 31st October
Friday 28th November

📍 Location:
Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
(Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
🕚 From 11am
If you’re a BBQ master (or just keen to help out), we’d love to hear from you! It’s a great way to connect with our veterans and families while keeping the snags sizzling. 🔥
Please comment below or message us if you’re available to help. 🙌

29/09/2025

🍴 Cooking Wednesday is back!
We’re bringing back a favourite—meat pies! 🥧
Join us for a fun and hands-on cooking session at the Hub. It’s a school holiday special, and kids aged 10 and up are welcome to join in too!
📅 Wednesday, 1st October 2025
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale (Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
Open to all current and former serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families or carers.
Come along, cook up a storm, and enjoy some delicious pies with great company! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

26/09/2025

Lives Lived Well: Advocating for Veterans Every Day

At Lives Lived Well, we know that with the right consistent and compassionate support, people can change lives.

This week, we visited The Oasis Townsville and met with Lieutenant General John Caligari AO, DSC (Ret’d), a passionate advocate for veterans and su***de prevention. He shared the challenges of sustaining vital services when funding is uncertain — a reality that can mean reduced programs and staff.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Su***de highlighted this in Recommendation 86, calling for stable, ongoing funding for hubs like The Oasis.

Through our Veterans’ Hubs in Caboolture and Adelaide, we see every day how consistent support changes lives. We’re proud to stand alongside organisations like The Oasis, advocating for the long-term support our veterans deserve.

Together, we can build a stronger future for those who’ve served.

***dePrevention

23/09/2025

🌭 BBQ Lunch at the Hub – You're Invited! 🌞
Join us for a relaxed BBQ lunch on the balcony at the Veterans and Families’ Wellbeing Hub! It’s the perfect chance to connect with others and enjoy some delicious food.

📅 Friday 26th September
🕚 From 11:00am
📍 Level 3, Playford Health Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
🎉 Everyone is welcome – veterans, families, and community members!

👉 RSVP Details:
To help us cater appropriately and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone, please RSVP by Wednesday 25th September.
You can RSVP by:
📧 Emailing: adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au
📱 Texting or calling Ashleigh on 0498 173 750
Let us know:
Your name
Number of people attending

🚗 Free parking available – just see reception to get your ticket validated
We look forward to welcoming you!

22/09/2025

🌟 Happening Today at the hub🌟 Join us for Careers & Conversations — a free monthly gathering for spouses of ADF members and veterans.

🗓️ Tuesday, 23rd September 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 A welcoming space in Adelaide’s north (details below)

Come along for: ✨ Meaningful chats about work, career & purpose 🤝 Connection with others who get it 🍰 Morning tea in a beautiful, relaxed setting

Whether you're exploring new career paths or just want to connect with others over a cuppa, this is your space. No pressure, just good company and great conversation.

Hosted by Human Quotient, Veterans SA, and Lives Lived Well.

📌 Tag a friend who should come with you!

📢 Our next Careers & Conversations event for Adelaide spouses of Defence members and veterans is next week!

Get together for *real* conversations, explore your career goals, gain some valuable local info and, who knows, you might walk away with a new buddy.

📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd September
⏰ Time: 10:00am–11.30am
📍 Venue: The Hub, Level 3 at The Playford Health Hub, 44–46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
☕ Coffee/Tea and afternoon tea provided (e.g. fruit, cheese & crackers)
🎯 Focus this week: Career (and life) check-in, where are you at, what are your intentions and why writing things down is so important.
🎫 Cost: No cost
👶 Kids welcome; there’s a small indoor, gated play area.

These events are brought to you by Human Quotient, with support from Veterans SA and Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub.

Future sessions will be on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00am to 11:30am.

Any questions: Hello@humanquotient.com.au.

Lives Lived Well

18/09/2025

👩‍🍳 Cooking, connection, and community!
We had a fantastic turnout at the Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub for our Cooking Wednesday – Spanakopita Edition! 🥬🥧
It was wonderful to see everyone getting hands-on in the kitchen, sharing stories, and working together to create something delicious. Events like these remind us how food can bring people together in the most meaningful ways.
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday! – we loved having you there!
Our next cooking day will be 1st of October 👨‍🍳😊
📸 Swipe through to see the fun in action!

16/09/2025

🥬✨ Calling all foodies, families, and fabulous veterans! ✨🥬

This Wednesday, we're turning up the heat at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub with a *Cooking Wednesday* special: **SPANAKOPITA**! 🇬🇷💚

Come roll up your sleeves and dive into the flaky, cheesy, spinachy goodness of this Greek classic. Whether you're a kitchen pro or just here for the vibes (and the snacks), we’ve got a spot for you.

📅 **17th September 2025**
⏰ **10am – 11am**
📍 Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub
👥 Open to all current & former ADF members, reservists, families & carers

Let’s cook, laugh, and maybe even master the art of folding filo like a pro.🧑‍🍳💥

10/09/2025

🥞 Pancake Friday is back! 🥞
Join us for a warm, welcoming morning of pancakes and connection at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub.
📅 Friday 12 September 2025
🕤 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Level 3, Playford Health Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
Come along, bring a mate, and enjoy a delicious start to your Friday!
☕ Pancakes, good company, and great conversations await.
📧 RSVP: adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au
🚗 Parking: Wilsons – see reception to validate your ticket.

02/09/2025

🚀 Rocket League After Hours – This Thursday! 🎮
Veteran Gaming Australia is back at the Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub for another awesome evening of gaming, snacks, and connection!

🗓 Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
🕓 Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
📍 Location: Level 3, Playford Health Hub, 46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112

Whether you're a seasoned Rocket League player or just keen to hang out, come along for a relaxed and fun evening with fellow veterans and families.

🎉 Expect great games, tasty snacks, and even better company!

📞 RSVP to Ashleigh at 0498 173 750 or 📧 email adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au

Tag your mates and we’ll see you there! 👾