Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub

03/11/2025

📢 Happening Tomorrow!
Join us for an engaging Presentation and Conversation on:
🧠 Hearing & The Brain
Capita Research Project
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub
Level 3, Playford Health Hub
46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale
Come and learn about:
✔ Hearing and Listening
✔ Our Lab
✔ Research projects with and for Veterans
Light refreshments will be provided after the presentation.
✅ Free parking available at Wilson Parking – please see staff to validate your ticket.
If you’ve RSVP’d, we look forward to seeing you there!

🧠👂 Hearing & The Brain – A Special Presentation by Flinders University 👂🧠

Why can people hear perfectly well in quiet, but get lost in a noisy restaurant?

Come along to hear the researchers from Flinders Uni talk about the latest developments in hearing loss, specifically for veterans and current serving.
Join us for an engaging and informative session as part of the Capita Research Project, exploring the fascinating connection between hearing, listening, and the brain — with a special focus on research with and for veterans and current serving.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub Playford health hub, Level 3, 46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale,

Enjoy light refreshments after the presentation and connect with others in the community. Open to all current and former serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families or carers.

🎟️ RSVP by Friday, 31 October
📞 Call: Ashleigh on 0498 173 750
📧 Email: adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au
🔍 For more info: CAP-E@flinders.edu.au

Let’s come together to learn, share, and support veteran wellbeing.

02/11/2025

🌟 November at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub! 🌟
Join us this November for a month packed with activities, connection, and fun at the Lives Lived Well Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub in Elizabeth Vale!

All activities are held at Level 3, Playford Health Hub, 46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale. For more info or to RSVP, call 0498 173 750.

30/10/2025

🚨 Watch Party Update 🚨

Unfortunately, we won’t be hosting the Rocket League Watch Party at the Northern Adelaide Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub this time around.

But fear not, you can still catch all the action live this Saturday on our Twitch stream! 🎮🔥
🎥 https://www.twitch.tv/veterangamingaus

Tune in and cheer on the Top 8 teams as they battle it out in the Finals Stage! 🏆

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Veteran Gaming Australia Invictus Australia

28/10/2025

Update*** sorry for the mix up but tomorrow Wednesday 29th of October is cooking 🧑‍🍳 hope to see you there!!

🌟 This Week at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub 🌟
📍 Level 3, Playford Health Hub, 46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale

✅ Mon 27/10 – Arts & Crafts
10:30–11:30 | Make beautiful bookmarks!

✅ Tue 28/10 – Coffee & Chat
9:00–11:00 | Meet the team & enjoy coffee ☕

✅ Wed 29/10 – Trivia & Games
10:00–11:00 | Fun competition + Advocate Steve all day!

✅ Thu 30/10 – Art Therapy with Kaz
10:00–12:00 | Explore oil pastels 🎨
Please RSVP

✅ Fri 31/10 – BBQ on the Balcony
12:30 PM lunch | Great food & company 🍴
Please RSVP

📞 Call 0498 173 750 for details.
Come along, connect, and enjoy! 💬✨

26/10/2025

🌟 This Week at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub 🌟
📍 Level 3, Playford Health Hub, 46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale

✅ Mon 27/10 – Arts & Crafts
10:30–11:30 | Make beautiful bookmarks!

✅ Tue 28/10 – Coffee & Chat
9:00–11:00 | Meet the team & enjoy coffee ☕

✅ Wed 29/10 – Trivia & Games
10:00–11:00 | Fun competition + Advocate Steve all day!

✅ Thu 30/10 – Art Therapy with Kaz
10:00–12:00 | Explore oil pastels 🎨
Please RSVP

✅ Fri 31/10 – BBQ on the Balcony
12:30 PM lunch | Great food & company 🍴
Please RSVP

📞 Call 0498 173 750 for details.
Come along, connect, and enjoy! 💬✨

22/10/2025

✅ Advocate Steve – Here to Help!
Need assistance with your DVA claims? Level 3 Advocate Steve is available every Wednesday at the Veterans’ and Families’ Wellbeing Hub to provide e guidance.

Steve can help with:
✔ Initial Liability Claims
✔ Permanent Impairment Claims
✔ Appeals
✔ General DVA Claim Questions

📍 Location: Veterans’ and Families’ Hub
46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale (Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
📅 Every Wednesday
📞 Bookings are essential – Call 0498 173 750 to make an appointment.

20/10/2025

🎮 Veteran Gaming Watch Party – Rocket League Tournament 🇦🇺
Join Invictus Australia and the Northern Adelaide Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub for a fun-filled day celebrating veterans, families, and the power of gaming!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025
🕥 Time: From 9AM
📍 Location: 46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
🎉 What’s happening:

🎮 Live stream of the OVEL Rocket League Tournament
🕹 Esports & gaming activities
🕶 Virtual reality experiences
🎲 Tabletop games & figurine painting
🍽 Catering provided – please RSVP!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all ages, veterans, and their families.
Let’s connect, play, and celebrate together!
👉 RSVP here: Eventbrite Registration- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rocket-league-watch-party-tickets-1811799313519?aff=oddtdtcreator
📧 Email dietary requirements to: mark.faranda@veterangamingaustralia.org.au
📺 Follow VGA on Twitch to catch all the action online!

13/10/2025

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS – We Still Need Your Help! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are a much-loved tradition at the Hub, but we’re still on the lookout for someone to help us keep the snags sizzling!

👉 Can you help us out?
Please comment below, send us a message, or drop by the Hub to let us know. Even a little bit of your time goes a long way!

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are fast approaching, and we’re in need of a sausage sizzler! Our usual legend is away, so we’re calling on our amazing community to lend a hand.
📅 Dates:

Friday 31st October
Friday 28th November

📍 Location:
Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
(Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
🕚 From 11am
If you’re a BBQ master (or just keen to help out), we’d love to hear from you! It’s a great way to connect with our veterans and families while keeping the snags sizzling. 🔥
Please comment below or message us if you’re available to help. 🙌

07/10/2025

🧠👂 Hearing & The Brain – A Special Presentation by Flinders University 👂🧠

Why can people hear perfectly well in quiet, but get lost in a noisy restaurant?

Come along to hear the researchers from Flinders Uni talk about the latest developments in hearing loss, specifically for veterans and current serving.
Join us for an engaging and informative session as part of the Capita Research Project, exploring the fascinating connection between hearing, listening, and the brain — with a special focus on research with and for veterans and current serving.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Veterans' and Families' Wellbeing Hub Playford health hub, Level 3, 46 John Rice Avenue, Elizabeth Vale,

Enjoy light refreshments after the presentation and connect with others in the community. Open to all current and former serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families or carers.

🎟️ RSVP by Friday, 31 October
📞 Call: Ashleigh on 0498 173 750
📧 Email: adelaide.veterans@liveslivedwell.org.au
🔍 For more info: CAP-E@flinders.edu.au

Let’s come together to learn, share, and support veteran wellbeing.

03/10/2025

📣 Public Holiday Closure – Adelaide Veterans and Families Hub
We will be closed on Monday, 6 October for the public holiday.
Our team wishes you a safe and restful day, and we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Tuesday, 7 October.
If you or someone you know requires urgent support during this time, please reach out to:
📞 Open Arms 24-Hour Support Line: 1800 011 046
📞 Safe Zone Support Line: 1800 142 072
🚨 In an emergency, call: 000
For more information, visit: liveslivedwell.org.au

01/10/2025

🌭 Sausage Sizzle SOS! 🌭
Our monthly BBQs are fast approaching, and we’re in need of a sausage sizzler! Our usual legend is away, so we’re calling on our amazing community to lend a hand.
📅 Dates:

Friday 31st October
Friday 28th November

📍 Location:
Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale
(Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
🕚 From 11am
If you’re a BBQ master (or just keen to help out), we’d love to hear from you! It’s a great way to connect with our veterans and families while keeping the snags sizzling. 🔥
Please comment below or message us if you’re available to help. 🙌

29/09/2025

🍴 Cooking Wednesday is back!
We’re bringing back a favourite—meat pies! 🥧
Join us for a fun and hands-on cooking session at the Hub. It’s a school holiday special, and kids aged 10 and up are welcome to join in too!
📅 Wednesday, 1st October 2025
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Veterans' and Families' Hub
46 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale (Playford Health Hub, Level 3)
Open to all current and former serving ADF members, including reservists, and their families or carers.
Come along, cook up a storm, and enjoy some delicious pies with great company! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳