247
High Schools
Community health and medical services
Individual and family support services
Facilities and Services for particular population groups
Local
5,000-10,000
Primary School
Community hall
Childcare or kindergarten
Access point for key support services
Neighbourhood
2,000-3,000
Space for meetings and gatherings
Space for local programs (e.g. playgoup)
Source: Adapted from Service Planning Model for Social Infrastructure and Community Services, Elton Consulting, November 2011.
15.7. Summary
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Health impacts on the community are anticipated to be felt as a direct result of increases in
extreme events, increases in temperature, decreases in rainfall and increases in sea-level. There
is a relatively higher proportion of people in the Western Adelaide living with chronic diseases and
psychological distress, which may be exacerbated by conditions associated with climate change.
x
There is likely to be an increase in the volume of patients as well as a change in the patient
demography and health issues. The Study Area has a high incidence of groups that are potentially
vulnerable to climate change, including the elderly, students, unemployed, and people of different
ethnic backgrounds.
x
Rates of GP Services in Western Adelaide are above average, and are particularly high in Port
Adelaide Enfield. Rates of most forms of mental health services in Western Adelaide are generally
below average, and in most cases are lowest in Port Adelaide Enfield.
x
A wide range of public, private and not-for-profit services are located in the Western Adelaide.
While a number of these services operate regionally from a central location or are scattered across
a range of neighbourhoods, the targeted health and community support services appear to be
concentrated in the north west of the region, where there are higher proportions of residents
requiring additional support.
x
Education institutions are well distributed across the Study Area. Most of the region’s tertiary
campuses are located in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
x
Major arts and cultural facilities include the Parks Function Centre, Port Community Arts Centre,
Woodville Town Hall and Thebarton Theatre. Arts and cultural expression are supported through
the use of facilities, public art, events, functions and grants.
