Get with the Program offers a range of activities and events for young children and teenagers during the school holidays.

Due to COVID-19 our school holiday program is a bit different, but there’s plenty of ideas to help you get active, explore the local area and try something new. Download the complete program here.

Visit westtorrens.sa.gov.au/GWP for all the details.

As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the state, we're resuming normal operational hours for the Hamra Centre Library and the Mobile Library Service. This does not mean that our usual programs have resumed; we'll keep you up-to-date when that happens.

While there are still limits on numbers of visitors allowed, more people can visit, however names and contact details are still required in case of any contact tracing needs to occur.

Please be aware that as of Monday 29 June, our 'Click, Call and Collect' Service will no longer be available.

Please read the following information before visiting the Hamra Centre Library.

While visiting the Hamra Centre

• Have your Library card ready so you can borrow items.
• Adhere to the 1.5m social distancing rule.
• On entering we will need to record your name and phone number or email address for possible contact tracing. This information will be stored securely and not used for any other purpose.
• Do not visit if you have a cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath or other flu or cold like symptoms.
• Do not visit if you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you are required to self-isolate for any other reason.

Thank you to our wonderful community for being patient during this time. As the COVID-19 situation is continually changing, we are having to adapt as quickly as we can.

The South Australian Government has released its Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions.

Businesses that were previously directed to close must complete a COVID-Safe Plan before they can reopen. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete online and once it has been submitted, a business must have a printed copy available in their place of premises.

This Plan will outline how staff and patrons can be kept safe from COVID-19. Those who haven't completed a COVID-Safe Plan could face a $5,000 fine.

More information

Resources

The Australian Government has created a downloadable poster that businesses can use.

Temporary changes poster

We have also created some posters that you may wish to use in specific areas of your business.

1. Physical distancing - area
2. Physical distancing - dining
3. Physical distancing - business

COVID-19 Support Grant

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the State Government's usual Grants SA program is ceasing operations until further notice.

It has, however, released the ‘COVID-19 Support Grant’, which is a modified Grants SA initiative that has been released to support not-for-profit organisations to continue to provide services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people in South Australia.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit community organisations so they can continue to deliver programs during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Applications are now open and close at 3pm on 20 October 2020.

Visit the Department of Human Services website.

Wellbeing SA - Open Your World

Looking for activities for the children to do?

How about some online videos to help you keep active and fit during this time?

Maybe you're missing arts and culture or you want to learn a new or improve an existing skill?

Wellbeing SA - Open Your World is a new State Government website which is offering us a range of resources to help us stay connected and build resilience.

To find out more, visit the website

COVID-19 Support Line for older residents

ARAS, the South Australian member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has created a free call support line for older people in our community.

If you are feeling isolated, distressed, confused or want to know how COVID-19 affects you, contact the COVID-19 Support Line on free call 1800 171 866, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-6pm (AEST), excluding public holidays.

This is a dedicated service for older Australians and provides a safe place to speak with a friendly person who is there to listen and help.

The COVID-19 Support Line is a joint collaboration of OPAN, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, National Seniors Australia, and Dementia Australia, with support from the Australian Government.

Download the COVID-19 Support Line flyer by clicking here or below. We request you to share the flyer with your network.

Adelaide Business Hub has put together practical support services to help small business owners in Western Adelaide solve problems, meet challenges and receive up to date information during this crisis.

These resources are sponsored by the Western Alliance of Councils (Cities of West Torrens, Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt and Holdfast Bay).

Access Adelaide Business Hub

Employer guide to COVID-19

Still here

If you're a local business that is still trading through COVID-19, you can join 'Still here'; a free resource to help our community continue to do business during this time. It's a great way to let the community know that you're around and still operating.

Tourism and hospitality training

The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched a new training program for the tourism and hospitality sector to help the sector prepare for recovery post COVID-19.

The free 30 minute training course can be accessed here

The training course was developed in partnership with South Australian-based Health Safety Environment Australia (HSEA), and in liaison with SA Health. It is not an accreditation course for businesses - it is a simple awareness course designed to help individuals understand the basics to assist them in adapting to a COVID-Safe way of operating.

Building a better Western Adelaide

For the past few years, our Council has been working in collaboration with the Cities of Charles Sturt, Holdfast Bay and Port Adelaide Enfield as part of the 'Building Western Adelaide Alliance' for economic development matters.

The four councils, together with local businesses across the region, share a commitment to the growth and success of the Western Adelaide economy. The ultimate objective is to work towards the delivery of economic development as a region.

Western Business Leaders

As part of the Alliance, the Western Business Leaders was formed to enable local businesses the chance to connect with councils, and each other, to highlight concerns and develop solutions for the western business community.

Western Business Leaders is open to all businesses based in the Western Adelaide region. Businesses beyond the region that have a vested interest in the economic growth of Western Adelaide are also encouraged to be involved.

By being part of the Western Business Leaders you will receive connections to:

• business leaders across Western Adelaide
• business advice, support and mentoring
• professional development and networking
• funding and grant opportunities
• industry intelligence, market outlook, major investments and developments
• collaborative opportunities
• key contacts within Western Adelaide councils.

Join Western Business Leaders to access news, events and information (including monthly e-newsletters). Tell us about your business and areas of interest so we can best assist your business in the future.

WBL Executive

The Western Business Leaders (WBL) executive is made up of representatives from across industries including our key sectors of:

• Health
• Defence
• Visitor economy
• Residential development
• Commercial development.