Information Booklet - City of Salisbury · Located 25km north of Adelaide, the City of Salisbury occupies an area of 161 square kilometres extending from the shores of Gulf St Vincent

Welcome to SalisburyInformation Booklet

Emergency Contact Numbers 2

About Salisbury 3

Welcome 3

Community Centres 4

Library Services 6

Salisbury Facilities Map 8

Sporting Facilities 10

Parks and Reserves 12

Living In Salisbury 14Schools and childcarePublic TransportHealth ServicesEmployment and Training ServicesShopping and LeisureYouth ProgramsPositive Ageing ServiceCitizenshipPlaces of Worship

Rubbish Collection in Salisbury 16

Contents

Welcome to Salisbury Information Booklet is printed on Mega Recycled chlorine-free paper which is manufactured using 50% FSC Certified virgin fibre and 50% post-consumer waste recycled fibre.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency – Ambulance, Police, Fire 000

Police Department (not an emergency) 13 14 44

Crisis Care Helpline 13 16 11

A free telephone service offering information and counselling for people with difficulties needing help

Lifeline 13 11 14 A free telephone service offering information and counselling for people with difficulties needing help

Electricity Emergency (24 hour) 13 13 66

Gas Emergency (24 hour) 1800 808 526

Poisons Information Service 13 11 26

Water/Sewer Emergency (24 hour) 1300 883 121

SA Dental Service (After Hours Emergency) 8232 1034 or 8232 2651

Health Direct Australia 1800 022 222 For free advice if you are feeling sick and not sure what to do

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There are many beautiful parks, reserves and wetlands for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy. We have long been regarded as an environmental innovator and our dedication to preserving the natural environment is evident through our world leading wetlands program.

The City is also home to over 50 purpose built Recreation Centres and clubs, great shopping facilities, Community Centres, libraries, a cinema complex and many great restaurants and hotels.

In keeping with the strengths of the northern region, Council is committed to planning for the future and encouraging contribution from our community. Our vision is to build on Salisbury’s proud history so that it continues to develop as a dynamic city.

Located 25km north of Adelaide, the City of Salisbury occupies an area of 161 square kilometres extending from the shores of Gulf St Vincent to the Para Escarpment and the foothills of the Mt Lofty Ranges.

It incorporates 32 suburbs from Edinburgh in the north to Walkley Heights in the south, and is home to approximately 130,000 residents.

Our City is a recognised national leader in a range of industries including defence, electronics and technology as well as a centre for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing.

About Salisbury

We are pleased to welcome you as a new resident and have provided this booklet as an introduction to the area and the services provided by Council.

Used in conjunction with the Community Information Directory, telephone information service and Council’s website we hope it will help you find your way around and quickly become part of our great community.

Community Information Service 8406 8533 or 8406 8319

TTY (for hearing impaired) 8406 8596

Customer Centre 8406 8222Email: [email protected]

Web www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

Welcome to Salisbury

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Community Centre Locations

BAGSTER ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE17 Bagster Road, Salisbury North SA 5108 T. 8250 4167A few minutes drive from Salisbury City Centre, this spacious facility is located in a tree studded reserve adjacent to shops and other community facilities. Bagster Road Community Centre Incorporates a community café and an air-conditioned hall for hire.

BURTON COMMUNITY CENTRE386 Waterloo Corner Road, Burton SA 5110T. 8280 8843Recent renovations ensure a vibrant and contemporary facility, central to the Burton Park Community Recreation Precinct and adjacent to a new regional shopping centre. Burton Community Centre has a pleasant outdoor area which has BBQ facilities available.

MORELLA COMMUNITY CENTRE90 Kings Road, Parafield Gardens SA 5107T. 8250 7786Set back from the road, and adjacent to The Gardens Recreation Centre and Swimming Pool, Morella Community Centre has a spacious and relaxing native garden, innovative learning programs and the Morella Kitchen Garden project.

Our Community Centres are as diverse and vibrant as the communities they serve. They are friendly, welcoming places, so why not visit one?

Programs vary from centre to centre and change each term, but can include:

Computing and technology tutoring•Resume writing and job seeking advice•Language and literacy training•Cooking classes•Fitness programs•Craft and leisure activities•Playgroups•Family support groups•Health information sessions•

Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre is Salisbury’s Community Centre specifically for youth, designed to engage people aged 12-25 in programs that assist with education, employment or building enterprise skills in individuals.

Most centres also have rooms and facilities available to hire for community or personal use.

Community Centres



The Mawson Centre is an innovative facility which fosters learning and is situated overlooking the picturesque Sir Douglas Mawson Lake and adjacent to the UniSA Mawson Lakes Campus. It is jointly owned by UniSA, the City of Salisbury and Department of Education & Children’s Services.

TWELVE25 SALISBURY YOUTH ENTERPRISE CENTRE17-19 Wiltshire Street, Salisbury SA 5108T. 8253 9928 Twelve25 is the City of Salisbury’s principal facility for youth aged 12-25. The programs are built around outcomes that assist with engagement, have an education or employment focus or build enterprise skills in individuals.

JACK YOUNG CENTRE1 Orange Avenue, Salisbury SA 5108T. 8258 7286

PARA HILLS CENTRE Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096T. 8395 1520

The Jack Young Centre and Para Hills Centre both provide a supportive environment with services and programs specifically designed for people over 50. Transport is provided to eligible clients to attend programs following an individual assessment.

THE PADDOCKS CENTRECnr Bridge and Kesters Roads, Para Hills West SA 5096T. 8258 8099Situated in a tree studded reserve, The Paddocks Centre is known for the Paddocks Markets. A vibrant hub, the Centre offers both traditional activities and new programs to suit changing needs.

POORAKA FARM COMMUNITY CENTRE126 Henderson Avenue, Pooraka SA 5095 T. 8262 5544The southernmost of Salisbury’s Community Centres and situated at the gateway to Montague Farm Estate, this unique contemporary facility has a soaring country barn roofline and distinctive windmill design reminiscent of recent local history.

SALISBURY EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE28 Smith Road, Salisbury SA 5109T. 8285 2055A bright, airy and well appointed facility, the Salisbury East Neighbourhood Centre is nestled between the Ferns Lifestyle Village and Salisbury East High School, and provides innovative and exciting learning opportunities through a range of flexible delivery options.

THE MAWSON CENTRE2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes SA 5095T. 8302 5449

Residents with transport or mobility restrictions may be eligible to receive home delivered library materials from the free Home Library Service. Call 8406 8341 for more information.

Salisbury’s Libraries also offer a free Justice of the Peace service. A Justice of the Peace is authorised to witness and attest many documents such as statutory declarations, affidavits, wills, divorce documents, power of attorney and guardianship documents, as well as certify copies of original documents. No appointment is necessary. For times and locations call 8406 8319.

There are a range of other services and activities available at the libraries including:

Free internet and email access•Laminating, photocopying, printing, scanning and •faxing servicesChildren’s story time and activities•School holiday programs•Book discussion groups•Community information services•

Contact Library Administration on 8406 8311, facsimile 8406 8259 or email [email protected]

Salisbury’s libraries are a great place for people of all ages and nationalities to meet, read, learn and access information.

Membership of our five libraries is free when you provide proof of identification, including your home address and signature.

You can borrow:

Books•Audio books•Jigsaw puzzles•Magazines•Videos, CDs and DVDs•Toys and games•Sports equipment•

Your Salisbury Library card allows you to borrow at any of the five library branches and items can be returned to any branch, with the exception of toys, games and sports equipment which must be returned to the library branch from which they were borrowed.

Each branch has a return chute and there are also after-hours returns chutes located at the Len Beadell and Mawson Lakes branches.


Library Services

SALISBURY WEST LIBRARYHollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs SA 5108T. 8258 2788Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5.30pmThurs 9.30am-8pmSat 9.30am-12.30pmSun Closed

INGLE FARM LIBRARYBeovich Road, Ingle Farm SA 5098T. 8265 4717Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5.30pmThurs 9.30am-8pmSat 9.30am-3.30pmSun 1.30pm-4.30pm

HOME LIBRARY SERVICET. 8406 8341

Our website is a great source of information about library services. You can find out about up coming programs and events, search for an item in our online catalogue and much more. Our monthly e-newsletter is also a good way to keep up to date on library news.

www.salisburylibrary.sa.gov.au

Library Locations & opening hours

LEN BEADELL LIBRARY55 John Street, Salisbury SA 5108T. 8406 8283Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5.30pmThurs 9.30am-8pmSat 9.30am-3.30pmSun 1.30pm-4.30pm

MAWSON LAKES LIBRARY2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes SA 5095T. 8302 5555Mon & Wed 9.30am-5pmTues & Thurs 9.30am-7pmFri 9.30am-5pmSat 10am-4pmSun 2pm-5pm

PARA HILLS LIBRARYWilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096T. 8264 2512Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-5pmThurs 9.30am-7pmSat 10am-1pmSun Closed


Recreation Centre Locations

PARAFIELD GARDENS RECREATION CENTRECnr Kings & Martins Road, Parafield Gardens SA 5107T. 8281 4888The Parafield Gardens Recreation Centre boasts morethan 360 teams participating in eight different recreational activities. It features an Olympic sized air conditioned stadium comprising three full size indoor sports courts and a large multi-purpose activity area.

INGLE FARM RECREATION CENTRECorner Beovich Road & Roopena Street,Ingle Farm SA 5108T. 8263 0411A multi-court, regional recreation centre, Ingle Farm provides a broad range of activities and services for the community. The Centre’s squash courts have undergone a major refurbishment and feature a comfortable viewing area for spectators with four courts for hire.

Sports and recreational pursuits are important aspects of everyday life in Salisbury, something which is reflected in the wide range of sporting and recreational programs on offer at our Recreation Centres.

Our Recreation Centres are open 7 days a week, and offer a wide range of programs designed for you to have fun, be entertained and perhaps learn something new.

Programs include:

Basketball•Netball•Bowls•Futsal (soccer)•Indoor Cricket•Squash and Racquetball•Badminton•Gymnastics•Martial Arts•Rollerskating•Kindigym•Table Tennis•Volleyball•Swimming•Tennis•

Sporting Facilities



In addition to the Council-run Recreation Centres, there are more than 200 recreation and sporting clubs in Salisbury catering for a wide variety of interests including:

AFL•Soccer•Cricket•Netball•Tennis•Lawn Bowls•Martial Arts•Cycling and BMX•Shooting and Archery•Skateboarding•Water Sports•Golf•Athletics•Baseball•Cycling•Horseriding•

Most sporting clubs have licensed clubrooms and social facilities.

For more information refer to the Community Information Directory or contact the Salisbury Community Information Service on 8406 8533.

ST JAYS RECREATION CENTRE15 Brown Terrace, Salisbury SA 5108T. 8258 9211Featuring indoor courts for basketball, netball and volleyball, an indoor cricket centre (one of only a few in South Australia), a dance studio, a padded martial arts room and more. The centre is also home to the YMCA’s ‘Sharing the Fun’ program, designed for children aged five to thirteen with a disability.

SALISBURY RECREATION PRECINCTWaterloo Corner Road, Salisbury North SA 5108T. 8258 1713With eight floodlit tennis courts, four of which have the Australian Open plexi-cushion surface, a swimming centre featuring 25m and 50m pools, a kick about area, reserve walks and a club room, you can spend fun-filled action packed days at the complex.

The tennis facility hosts coaching seminars, tournaments, come ‘n’ try activities, competitions, practice sessions, social programs, night team tennis and casual community court hire throughout the year. A variety of programs are also on offer at the swimming centre.

The City of Salisbury has many beautiful parks, reserves, wetlands and playgrounds for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy. Salisbury boasts more than 130 parks and reserves and more than 50 kilometres of walking trails.

Over the past two decades, the City of Salisbury has progressively transformed the landscape of the Council area, creating parklands, linear parks, reserves and a network of outdoor recreation facilities.

The City’s irrigation network and watering program keeps the greenery alive and healthy during summer. Recycled water is used to irrigate our parks and open spaces and support habitat for native fauna. Much of the water is harvested from the City’s 52 wetlands and storm water detention basins, which require regular monitoring of water quality.

Walking and cycling trails have been established in many of the reserves and wetlands including the Little Para Trails, the Wodliparri Trail at Kaurna Park, and Dry Creek Linear Park. Many of our larger parks and reserves incorporate safe children’s playgrounds, picnic areas and free BBQs.


Parks and Reserves

Dog Friendly Parks

Council also provides dog friendly parks where owners can exercise their dogs unleashed at any time. The fenced parks have been designed to provide interesting recreational environments for both dogs and owners as well as opportunities for rest and watering. Large concrete piping, balance beams and lawned areas provide an ideal backdrop for dogs to roam freely.

Major Park Locations

HARRY BOWEY RESERVERiverside Drive, Salisbury Park

CARISBROOKE PARKMain North Road, Salisbury Park

PITMAN PARKMain entrance of Commercial Road, Salisbury

UNITY PARK (incorporating an accessible playground for wheelchair-bound children) South Terrace, Pooraka

WATERSHED WETLANDS (incorporating the Watershed Café and Function Centre)Salisbury Highway, Mawson Lakes

ST KILDA PLAYGROUND AND MANGROVE TRAIL(incorporating regional adventure playground and nature walk) Mangrove Street, St Kilda

PADDOCKS WETLANDSCnr Bridge and Maxwell Roads, Para Hills

KAURNA PARK(incorporating historical indigenous Woodliparri Walk)Waterloo Corner Road, Burton

Dog bags are supplied at each park and it is important for dog owners to remember that they are required to clean up after their dogs when in a public environment.

Currently there are nine dog friendly parks available throughout the City at the following locations:

HAPPY HOME RESERVEWaterloo Corner Road, Salisbury North

UNITY PARK, South Terrace, Pooraka

CANTERBURY RESERVE, Canterbury Drive, Salisbury Heights

DRY CREEK LINEAR PARK, Park Way, Mawson Lakes JENKINS RESERVE, Salisbury Park

THE PADDOCKS, Maxwell Road, Para Hills West

BALTIMORE RESERVE, Oleander Drive, Parafield Gardens BOLIVAR ROAD RESERVE, Bolivar Road

GOLDING OVAL, Cnr Redhill Road & Kalina Avenue, Para Vista

Outside the dog parks there are numerous reserves and open grassed areas where, during the hours of 6.30pm and 8.00am dogs can be let off their leads.


There are also a number of youth agencies and services run outside of Council, for information contact the Salisbury Community Information Service on 8406 8533.

Positive Ageing ServicePositive Aging Service provides Community Centres for people over 50 years of age, to meet each other, take part in activities and find support for any problems they may be experiencing. These are located at the Jack Young Centre, telephone 8258 7286 and Para Hills Centre, telephone 8395 1520.

Health ServicesThere are two public hospitals in the northern region, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital, as well as the Royal Adelaide and Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. Salisbury’s Primary Health Care Centre is located on Hollywood Boulevard, Salisbury Downs, telephone 8281 7644.

Employment and Training ServicesEmployment and training services are well represented in Salisbury. In particular, Council operates a free community job search, training and volunteering service through the Career and Workforce Development Centre located in John Street, Salisbury, telephone 1800 619 933.

Aside from the services offered by Council, we recognise that there are many other things you will need to know about and call upon to make your life here full and enjoyable, so we’ve provided some key contact information to assist you in your search.

Schools and Child CareThere are 44 public and private schools and 30 Child care centres in Salisbury offering a variety of religious and secular education options. For more information contact the Department of Education and Children’s Services on 8226 1000 Free call: 1800 088 158 or visit www.decs.sa.gov.au

Public TransportSalisbury is well serviced by public transport with both bus and train connections to Adelaide and other regional centres. For timetable and other information contact Adelaide Metro Info Line 8210 1000 or visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au

Youth ProgramsSalisbury has a number of programs to support young people aged 12-25 and their families.

Living in Salisbury



CitizenshipTo become an Australian citizen you can get an application form from the Immigration Department, telephone 13 18 80. The City of Salisbury citizenship ceremonies are held at various times throughout the year. To find out more, contact the Council on 8406 8222.

Places of WorshipSalisbury is a culturally diverse community with many religions and denominations represented.

For more information on any of these services please refer to the Community Information Directory or contact the Salisbury Community Information Service on 8406 8533.

VolunteeringVolunteering can be a great way to make friends and connect with your local community, as well as develop new skills and build your confidence. The City of Salisbury coordinates a volunteering program, connecting local people with a range of opportunities from working in a kitchen to guiding tours through the Salisbury wetlands and everything in between.

For more information contact the Volunteer Services Coordinator on 8406 8475.

Shopping and LeisureThere are 57 neighbourhood shopping centres across the city providing a convenient option for your grocery and personal service shopping needs. Major shopping centres that have Post Offices are:

PARABANKS SHOPPING CENTREJohn Street, Salisbury

HOLLYWOOD PLAzA SHOPPING CENTRECnr Winzor Street and Spains Road, Salisbury Downs

INGLE FARM SHOPPING CENTRECnr Walkleys and Montague Roads, Ingle Farm

MAWSON LAKES PROMENADEThe Promenade, Mawson Lakes

PARALOWIE PLAzA337 Whites Road, Paralowie

Salisbury also offers a wide range of leisure activities and places to visit.

These include a cinema complex in Gawler Street, Salisbury, the Classic Jets Fighter Museum at Parafield Airport, the Adelaide Planetarium at Mawson Lakes and the Tramway Museum at St Kilda.

Important Notice

Bins should be put on the kerbside outside the front of your property before 7:00am on the day they are to be collected. Bins must be placed on the kerbside with the lid opening towards the road, a small distance apart from each other – the lid should be closed.

Special Collection of Rubbish:Hard Waste

If you have items such as furniture, appliances or electronics that you no longer need and want to throw away you have two options for Hard Rubbish Collection:

The Voucher System - provides residents with access 1. to the Council Waste Transfer Station free of charge, for one trailer load per year.

For a fee of $10 you can book up to one month in 2. advance for hard waste to be collected from your home.

For more information or a bin collection calendar for your area, call the City of Salisbury on 8406 8222 or the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority on 1800 111 004.

The City of Salisbury empties your rubbish bins for free. All rubbish must be put in wheelie bins for collection.

There are three different types of wheelie bins you can use, each for a different type of rubbish:

The smaller green bin with a red lid is for normal 1. household rubbish and is emptied by Council once a week.

The green bin with the yellow lid is for recycling 2. including plastic bottles, cans, paper, glass jars, glass bottles, cartons and cardboard. These items are recyclable, which means that they are collected, sorted and crushed to make other things. This bin is emptied by Council every two weeks.

A garden waste bin for garden clippings, grass and 3. leaves can be purchased. This is a big green bin with a green lid. This bin will be emptied every two weeks on the opposite week to the recycling bin with the yellow lid. This bin will be emptied for free, but must be registered.

To purchase a garden waste bin contact the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority on 1800 111 004.

Waste Collection in Salisbury


12 James Street, Salisbury, South Australia 5108Telephone: 08 8406 8222 TTY: 08 8406 8596 (for people with a hearing impairment)Email: [email protected] www.salisbury.sa.gov.au

Information Booklet - City of Salisbury · Located 25km north of Adelaide, the City of Salisbury occupies an area of 161 square kilometres extending from the shores of Gulf St Vincent

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