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Drop us a line using the contact information below and we’ll get things moving in the right direction.
The issues facing our community are varied and complex.
They span homelessness, domestic violence, social isolation, hunger and food relief, and health.
People may have lost their job, struggled to find a home, or experienced a relationship breakdown.
Whatever the circumstances that brought them to us, we see everyone as a person to be met, not a problem to be solved.
A place of connection and support
Each week, we see over 200 people for breakfast and lunch, a hot shower, to use the laundry and connect with social, medical and legal support.
Baptist Care SA staff and volunteers work together to provide our community with essentials and connection with life-changing services.
Each year,we provide approximately 50,000 free community meals through our WestCare Centre kitchen, as a well as vital access to hot showers and a laundry.
Hospitality at the WestCare Centre is more than a meal and cup of coffee.
In the sanctuary of our courtyard where our community gathers, our team lend an ear and provide access to services that are the first step towards long term solutions.
Bringing people together
The issues facing our community are often so confronting they choose to avoid seeking medical care.
The WestCare Health Service provides our community with equal access to free, culturally safe and trauma-informed care.
Each day, a variety of nurses, GPs, dentists, and optometrists are available, on site. Along with physiotherapists and small gym.
Overnight accommodation
When the temperature soars or plummets, Baptist Care SA is the only South Australian provider to open its door to rough sleepers for overnight accommodation.
People sleeping rough are vulnerable and at an increased risk during extreme weather events.
When the SA Govt calls a Code Red or Code Blue, Baptist Care SA responds by opening the doors of the WestCare Church to anyone experiencing homelessness.
We provide a safe place to sleep overnight, a sleeping bag to keep, nutritious meals, hot showers, laundry facilities and connection with further support.
By remaining open overnight, Baptist Care SA offers kindness and connection to those who are most vulnerable in our community.
In an average week at WestCare
we provide…
- 635 Free breakfasts and lunches
- 100 People access showers and laundry
- 70 Emergency food hampers
- 333 Free kgs of fruit and veg
- 255 Free loaves of bread
- 30 People access to health services
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“They help you when you've got nothing. ”
Robyn
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“That feeling of being cared for - it's lovely. ”
Carol, pictured with Walter
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“God is smiling on us ”
Ali-Craig
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WestCare Centre located?
We are at 11 Millers Court, Adelaide.
When are you open?
We are open each weekday from 9am to 1pm.
Our WestCare Centre Services
Community Food Hub
Shop for good quality ingredients and essential grocery items at a low cost or free.
Donations of food and goods
We rely on the generosity of donors to help us provide food and goods to people in need.
If you need support or feel overwhelmed, we’re always here to help
Get in touch today for friendly obligation-free advice, supportive guidance, or just for someone to listen.
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Our team is available Monday to Friday from:
- 8:00am to 6:00pm ACT & NSW
- 9:00am to 5:00pm SA
- 9:00am to 5:00pm TAS & VIC
- 8:30am to 5:00pm WA
Our services
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