Community Health and Wellbeing News

From time to time, our motivation for better health and wellbeing intentions waver. Read about four characteristics of those who tend to be more successful.

Find out how SA Health's free and confidential telephone-based expert advice line can help you.

The Salisbury Intercultural Community Alliance (SICA) is a network of community members who help Salisbury implement its Intercultural Strategic Plan.

Settlers Park Paralowie (corner of Burton Rd and Liberator Drive, Paralowie) has recently had some outdoor fitness equipment and walking tracks installed.

The Sheds (typically known as Men’s Sheds) are quickly popping up all around Australia, with one likely to be found close to you.

Walking SA have listed some local walks amongst their best list. Find out which nine local trails made the list.

Sonder’s Clinical Mental Health Interns, Stephanie Laurence and Lynda Morphett recently presented a seminar to the Jack Young Centre Friendship Group in Salisbury, about mental health and healthy ageing.

Find out what an E-Bike is, and read George's experience with it.

Spring is here, and now is the perfect time to venture outside and try one of the seven outdoor gyms the City of Salisbury has installed.

Find out more about the ‘Action for Happiness’ App, which is like having a little personal positive action coach in your pocket.

Salisbury Seniors Alliance is a group of connected older people who are helping build an Age-friendly Salisbury community.

So many people over 50 are telling us that that they are getting so much from doing the ‘Strength for Life’ program. Find out why Elva is loving this program.

Channel 9 recently covered two stories on key active aging topics relating to falls prevention and exercising at home for older people.

The work of Active Ageing Australia was recently highlighted in a story on the TV program ‘Outdoors Indoors’ as was their new home exercise book ‘Moving Life your way’.

On 1 October 2019 South Australia’s new Adult Safeguarding Unit opened for business.

We breakdown the PERMA+ model of Wellbeing for you and share some practical ideas on ways you can work on these six pillars of wellbeing.

Small changes can avoid big falls, so let’s be proactive in doing as much as we can to avoid falls and their consequences. We share some simple steps to take.

'There is much we humans can learn from trees about ageing.' Read this facinating article from Australia's People Gardner Peter Nicholls as he busts the myths of "ageing" and "old".

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support.

A small dog park has been completed at Happy Home Reserve.

Walkers and cyclists are enjoying the opening of the northern section (Bolivar to Waterloo Corner) of the Tapa Martinthi Yala shared use path along the Northern Connector.

There is currently a lot of information being produced suggesting on how you can look after yourself in these challenging times. Here are a couple of useful tips for your physical and mental health and maintaining social connection.

Many people may feel confined to their homes. However, greater isolation does not need to lead to loneliness, and for many, technology will play a vital role in maintaining links to the outside world.

One thing that has been noticeable during the COVID-19 situation, is the incredible number of people that have been out walking and cycling. Young people, older people, families and friends.

When COVID-19 hit in late March, the social services provided for seniors in the local community via Seniors Centres looked very different. Some creative solutions were undertaken and the response from seniors has been phenomenal.

‘Our group loves cleaning up the area we are passionate about. Teamwork and doing our bit to protect this beautiful area of the cycling path’

Just like physical fitness, mental fitness requires regular effort.