Our region offers built and natural spaces for children and families can be active and enjoy nature.
Our key priorities are to collaborate with others to support diverse program, activities and events that enhance wellbeing.
Our key actions include collaborating to develop strategies that improve childhood development.
We seek to improve the wellbeing of children and families with opportunities to develop and connect with others.
See below the Community Wellbeing Action Plan on a Page - Our Children and Families
Please refer to the Community Wellbeing Action Plan for more information.
Alexandrina Council collaborates with neighbouring councils and community groups to create a Fleurieu School Holiday Flyer showcasing free and low-cost activities for children, young people and their families. The latest version can be found on the School Holidays Activities page.
To find out about opportunities specifically for young people (ages 12-25 years), visit Our Young People
To find out more about any of the above or to be added to a mailing list for updates please contact 8555 7000 or alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Useful Links
Carer Gateway is an Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you. Anyone of any age can be a Carer.
CONNECTcare provides Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling and a range of Mental Health supports to individuals, couples and their families across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. CONNECTcare assist individuals and their family to solve the complex personal and relational problems and to achieve their goals. Services are provided for a fee to those people who can afford to pay for their own services. For people on low incomes or those experiencing social disadvantage, the CONNECTcare Access program provides these services at no cost to the client.
Fleurieu Families offer a range of supports for children and families including parenting education, practical and confidential support for families experiencing tough times, and activities and events to connect families in the community.
Parents Beyond Breakup is a charity that supports parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and separation. Separation from their former partner and from their children; a factor closely linked to suicide in Australia. Every child deserves the best start in life and that is why we work so hard to keep separated parents alive and in their children’s lives.
Play Australia support parents, caregivers, communities and governments to help children to play. Play helps children to build their social skills, develop their self-confidence and grow healthy brains and bodies. Find out more about the 5 ways you can support your child to Play Today.
Reclink Australia SA facilitate an amazing program of free and low-cost sport, recreation and social opportunities for a range of ages. Visit their Facebook page for contact details and to find out what’s on offer near you.
The South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People is an independent position that promotes and advocates for the rights, interests and wellbeing of all children and young people living in South Australia. The Commissioner facilitates provides information, programs and opportunities for children, young people, educators and community.