Health and wellbeing
Cowell district
The Regional Coordination Service supports the Cowell community to find, access and connect with local healthcare services, wellbeing supports and community activities.
Community wellbeing, support and connections
Health and wellbeing in Cowell extends beyond healthcare services. Community groups, sporting clubs, recreation opportunities, volunteer organisations and social activities all play an important role in supporting physical, mental and social wellbeing.
The information below highlights some of the local groups, activities and supports available within the community to help people stay active, connected and supported.
Mental wellbeing
Physical wellbeing
Cowell Cats Football and Netball Club
Volunteering
Volunteer with the Country Fire Service (CFS) in Cowell
Volunteer with the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) in Cowell
Community groups
Cowell Historical and Agricultural Museums
Additional community groups, activities and local information can be found on the District Council of Franklin Harbour website:
Key healthcare services in Cowell
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Cowell District Hospital and Aged Care
Including hospital, accident and emergency, acute and aged care.
17 South Terrace, Cowell
Phone: (08) 8629 3000
Country Health Connect (SA Health)
In-home and community-based services for older people, people living with a disability, children and carers.
Phone: 1800 944 912
Email: CountryHealthConnect@sa.gov.au
GP services (locum)
Practice Nurse services
Visiting specialist and allied health
Bulk billing available
Telehealth available
M-F: 9am-5.30pm, Sat: 8.30-11.30am
South Terrace, Cowell
Phone: (08) 8629 3035
Country and Outback Health
Services include Mental Health, Allied Health, NDIS services, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Aboriginal Health, and Older Persons.
Email: admin@cobh.org.au
Phone: (08) 8644 4900
Local pharmacy
20-22 Main Street, Cowell
M-F: 9am-5.30pm, Sat: 8.30-11.30am
Phone: (08) 8629 2064
Email: cowellpharmacy@gmail.com