Health and wellbeing
Elliston district
The Regional Coordination Service supports the Elliston community to find, access and connect with local healthcare services, wellbeing supports and community activities.
Community wellbeing, support and connections
Health and wellbeing in Elliston 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
Elliston and Districts Community Health & Wellbeing Group
Physical wellbeing
Elliston
Elliston Districts Football and Netball Club
Lock Football and Netball Club
Port Kenny and Districts Sports Centre / Port Kenny Golf Club
Volunteering
Volunteer with the Country Fire Service (CFS) in Elliston, Lock or Port Kenny
Volunteer with the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) in Elliston, Lock or Port Kenny
Community groups
Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre
Additional community groups, activities and local information can be found on the District Council of Elliston website.
Key healthcare services in Elliston
Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
Elliston District Hospital and Aged Care
Including hospital, accident and emergency, acute and aged care.
17 South Terrace, Cowell
Phone: (08) 8628 2399
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
3 Memorial Drive, Elliston
Phone: (08) 8687 9318
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
8A Memorial Drive, Elliston
M-F: 12.30pm-5.30pm
Phone: (08) 8687 9395
Email: ellistonpharmacy@gmail.com