Open Your World • Wellbeing SA

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There’s never been a better time to open your world - this is your chance to reset and focus on the beauty of the small things in life.

Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello

Grants

SA Community Wellbeing and Resilience Grants

Applications for the Community Wellbeing & Resilience Grants closed on Friday 17 July 2020. There has been significant interest in the grants, with a high number of applications being submitted. The applications are now being assessed and we will be in contact after all of the information has been considered by the grants assessment panel.

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Activities for children

We've found you some ideas and resources for activities to keep your kids physically active and busy during these uncertain times.

Arts and culture

Discover new online opportunities to connect and enjoy the arts and entertainment without leaving the comfort of your home and help support our industry.

Staying active

Being active every day is important for us to lead happy and healthy lives regardless of how old we are. How much activity is enough? Find out here and workout to our easy Stay Active videos.

Nature and outdoors

There are clear links between the natural environment and our health and wellbeing physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Find out what the research shows about why spending time in nature is good for us.

Skill development

Learning throughout your life can improve your mental wellbeing by boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem. Open your world by exploring the wide range of online courses and information available.

Building resilience

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or distressed about COVID-19? Use these great self-help tools to feel and cope much better.

Our ambassadors

Gavin & Pippa Wanganeen

Gavin Wanganeen is an Australian Football League legend, acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artist and Aboriginal activist. Pippa Wanganeen is an Advisor for the United Nations Association Australia (SA).

Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello

Andrew 'Cosi' Costello is an awarded television and radio journalist and presenter, born and bred South Australian and dad of three.

Dr James Muecke

Dr James Muecke AM is a South Australian ophthalmologist, 2020 Australian of the Year and Chairman of Sight For All.

Maggie Beer

Maggie Beer AM is an Australian cook, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer living in the Barossa Valley.

Jane Reilly OAM

Jane Reilly is a renowned South Australian media personality working in TV and Radio for over 40 years. In 2015 Jane was awarded an OAM for her services to the media and to charitable groups.

Quick tip

Stay active & healthy

Many of our daily activities have the ability to shape our overall health and wellbeing. Establishing healthy habits are important, no matter what our age, as they will positively impact our physical health now and in the future. Our healthy habits also have the ability to motivate others to make healthier choices each and every day.

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