Alexandrina Council promotes a range of opportunities for health and wellbeing across the region
5 Ways to Wellbeing
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing philosophy encourages using five simple effective ways to improve emotional and physical health.
Connect – developing and strengthening relationships, building social networks
Be Active – important for good health at all life stages
Keep learning – gaining new skills and knowledge is good for health and happiness
Be Aware – take time to stop and notice your surroundings, thoughts and feelings
Help others – improves wellbeing and provides the opportunity to give
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing website provides tools, resources with practical advice and suggestions to improve wellbeing and connection.
Coastal Community Activities Guide
The Coastal Communities Activities Guide highlights opportunities within the coastal area of the Alexandrina Council
Community Centres
Goolwa Community Centre
Address: 25 Cadell Street, Goolwa, SA 5214
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoolwaCommunityCentre
Web : Home - Goolwa Community Centre
Email: admin@goolwacommunitycentre.org.au
Phone: 8555 3941
Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC)
Address: 24-25 Daranda Terrace, Milang, SA 5256
Website: http://moshcc.com.au/
Phone: 8537 0687
Strath Neighbourhood Centre
Strath Neighbourhood Centre
Address: 6 Parker Avenue, Strathalbyn, SA 5255
Facebook: Strath Neighbourhood Centre Inc. | Strathalbyn SA | Facebook
Web: Support Your Community with Strath Neighbourhood Centre Inc (strathnc.com.au)
Email: strathnc@gmail.com
Phone: 0431 337 044
What's Happening in Alexandrina?
Discover the magic of walking!
Wellbeing SA 'A walk can work wonders' campaign is here to encourage South Australians to discover the benefits of walking.
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve our physical and mental well-being. You can choose how long, or short your walk is – every step counts!
Are you up for a challenge? Start the free 10,000 steps program and challenge your friends and see who can reach the milestone first!
For more information about this exciting campaign and to discover walking tips, visit the Wellbeing SA
Local walking groups
Goolwa
Alexandrina Walkers
Meet under the RSL veranda, BF Laurie Lane Goolwa
Thursday’s 9.00amClaire 0429 008 199
Heart Foundation Walking Group - Coffee and chat after at a local café
Friday Gentle Walk and Cuppa groupMeet across from the Riverview café, Liverpool Road Goolwa
9.30 (summer) 10.00 am (winter) and weather dependent
Contact Jules via Goolwa South Coast Facebookers group
or 0438 575 576 indication of intention to attend appreciated.
Goolwa Uniting Strollers and Walkers
1 Collingwood St Goolwa Open Door 8555 2589
Mondays 8:15 am (daylight savings) & 8:45 am other months
Heart Foundation Variety of fitness levels catered for, cuppa afterwards
Walks take place between Goolwa and Victor Harbor
Middleton
Loving Life in Middleton Walking group
Meet Chapman Road beach car park, Corner Chapman Road /Surfers Parade Middleton
Thursdays 10.30 am
Cheryl Willie cherylsfitness@gmail.com phone 0402 936 563
General medium speed for around 30-45 mins
Check out Walking SA for hikes and walks on the Fleurieu.
Alexandrina Parks, Places and Trails
Alexandrina Adventures for Families – download the Park, Places and Trails for a map of all the family friendly parks, places and trails in the region or drop into one of the Visitor Information Centres in either Goolwa or Strathalbyn to pick up a hard copy.