Emergency Relief

Anyone in need can apply for food, pharmacy vouchers, bus tickets and essential items.

Please bring your concession, student or Immi card to the WestCare Centre reception to speak with our friendly team. 

 

  • Eligibility

    Anyone with a concession, student or Immi card is eligible to apply for Emergency Relief.

  • Where

    11 Millers Court, Adelaide

  • When

    9am and 1pm, Monday to Thursday.
  • "That feeling of being cared for - it's lovely. "

    Carol, with Walter

  • "It's all God smiling on us. He's very happy. "

    Ali-Craig

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

    Robyn

Frequently asked questions 

Vouchers for food and PBS prescriptions, bus tickets and food hampers.

We can also offer information about community services and/or referrals to other services.

Anyone with a concession, student, Immi or pension card can apply for emergency relief. 

Please come to the WestCare Centre reception, 11 Millers Court, Adelaide, between 9am and 1pm Monday to Thursday, to speak with our friendly team. 

We welcome your donations of food and other goods at WestCare Reception, 11 Millers Court, Adelaide.

Yes, please contact us and we will be happy to collect large donations. 

Our 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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    • 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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    • Community Connections

    Social connection and belonging. 

     

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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 support Baptist Care SA’s WestCare Centre. 

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    • Get in touch. 

    We’d love to hear from you.

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.

    Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.

    (We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)

    Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)