Veterans and their families in South Australia can access a range of dedicated services designed to support wellbeing, mental health, transition and community connection at different stages of life.
Lives Lived Well – Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub
Lives Lived Well offers specialised services for veterans and their families through the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Adelaide.
Designed with an understanding of military life, the Hub offers a welcoming space to connect, take a breather or access practical help. Whether adjusting to civilian life, reflecting on service, or supporting someone who has served, the Hub ensures the right support is available at the right time.
Services include:
- mental health and wellbeing support
- social activities like music, arts and crafts, walking groups and community events
- guidance on education, training, employment and housing.
Location: Level 3 at The Playford Health Hub, 44–46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
Open: Monday – Friday, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Phone: 1300 727 957
Email: [email protected]
No referral is needed. Just drop in, call or email.
Veteran Wellbeing Centre
The Repat is a thriving health precinct that delivers on the needs of the veteran community. A key part of this is the dedicated Veteran Wellbeing Centre, offering services and support for veterans and their families.
The Centre provides a safe and welcoming environment where veterans and their families can access tailored services to support their health, wellbeing and successful transition from defence to civilian life.
Services include:
- health and wellbeing support
- advocacy, education and skills development
- employment and housing assistance
- support for transition from defence to civilian life.
Location: Repat Veteran Wellbeing Centre, Building 37, Repat Health Precinct, 216 Daws Rd, Daw Park SA 5041
Open: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Phone: (08) 7117 5237
Email: [email protected]
Walk-ins are welcome but most services are appointment-based. Contact the individual service directly to confirm their opening times before attending.
For direct enquiries about services offered, contact:
- Military Advocates SA – (08) 7117 5357
- Open Arms – Veterans and families counselling – 1800 011 046
Veterans’ Mental Health Precinct
The Veterans’ Mental Health Precinct comprises the Jamie Larcombe Centre (JLC) and the Partnerships Hub. Located within the Glenside Health Service Campus, the precinct is managed by SA Health and works closely with the Repat Veteran Wellbeing Centre to provide coordinated support for veterans and their families.
The JLC delivers clinical mental health and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) services for veterans in a purpose-built environment. Facilities include 24 single rooms with ensuites, outpatient and PTSD treatment rooms, a gymnasium, research areas, landscaped gardens and a family-friendly playground.
The Model of Care for Specialist Mental Health Services for Veterans outlines how services are delivered at the JLC, to ensure evidence-based, comprehensive care for current and future veterans.
The Centre provides space for both clinical and non-clinical services. Services include:
- 1:1 counselling and group therapy for inpatients and outpatients
- wellbeing support in a safe and welcoming environment
- in-reach services from ex-service organisations offering additional wellbeing assistance.
Location: Glenside Campus, Eucalyptus Lane, Glenside
Phone: 1300 043 175
Open: Monday – Friday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Email: JLC – [email protected]
To contact the Statewide Veterans’ Health Advocate:
Darren Renshaw, Veteran’s Health Advocate – 0449 766 778
Email: [email protected]
