How we can help you 

Community Connections supports people to establish and maintain meaningful social connections with community, supportive social networks and a sense of belonging.

It supports people aged 18 to 64 who are not eligible for mainstream programs, such as NDIS and My Aged Care, to be more involved in their community and connect to support networks and services.

Priority is given to people who are unpaid carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from new and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse communities, financially disadvantaged, living in communities of persistent or location-based disadvantage or identify as being from the LGBTIQA+ community.

The Community Connections program can be for up to 12 weeks, however we can connect people with longer-term support, if needed. 

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  • "They help you when you've got nothing. "

    Robyn

  • "That feeling of being cared for - it's lovely. "

    Carol, pictured with Walter

  • "God is smiling on us "

    Ali-Craig

Frequently Asked Questions 

People who are aged 18 to 64 and not eligible for Federal Government funded programs, such as NDIS or My Aged Care.

Priority is given to people who are unpaid carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, from new and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse communities, financially disadvantaged, living in communities of persistent or location-based disadvantage or identify as being from the LGBTIQA+ community.

Up to 12 weeks, however we can connect you with longer-term support, if you need it.

Contact us via email or phone. We’ll listen to you and determine if you are eligible for the program. Together, we’ll work out support you may need and who would be best to help.

Other WestCare Centre Services 

WestCare Centre

A safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome.

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WestCare Kitchen

Free community breakfasts and low cost or free lunches. 

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WestCare Health

Equal access to free, culturally safe and trauma-informed care.

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Emergency Relief

Immediate help for people in need. 

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Community Food Hub

Shop for good quality ingredients and essential grocery items at a low cost or free. 

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Overnight Accommodation

A safe place to sleep when the weather is extreme. 

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Donations of food and goods

We rely on the generosity of donors to help us provide food and goods to people in need.  

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Volunteering

If you have a heart for helping, we’d love to hear from you. 

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Please donate

Your donation will help Baptist Care SA’s WestCare Centre. 

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Get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you. 

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Baptist Care SA, lives, works and walks on Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik lands. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the state’s first peoples, recognise their traditional ownership, and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs, deep connection and continued guardianship of land and waters. We value the contributions of Elders past and present, and are committed to learning from those emerging.