Adelaide South West community centre
Christmas and New Year opening hours 2021/2022:
The Adelaide South West community centre will be closed from Saturday 25 December 2021 to Sunday 9 January 2022, and reopen at normal hours on Monday 10 January.
Enquiries during this time will be responded to after the centre reopens.
For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Centre on on 8203 7203 or [email protected]
The Adelaide South West community centre hosts a diverse program of events, activities and groups for local residents.
The centre has been a valuable part of the South West community since 2005, encouraging friendly interaction amongst neighbours and enhancing the wellbeing of participants.
Why not drop in today - new faces are always welcome.
Opening hours and address
You’ll find the Adelaide South West Community Centre at:
The Minor Works Building is within the Ergo Apartments, located just off Stamford Court, between Sturt Street and Wright Street (it can be accessed by foot from both of these streets).
Opening hours:
Tuesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Activities at the community centre
The wheelchair accessible centre is not only a meeting place but also an ideal venue for a range of events.
Choose from art and craft activities, health and wellbeing classes and meetings. You can learn a language, cook up a storm or share a meal with members of your local community
There is also a range of community and special interest groups who meet at the Adelaide South West Community Centre on a regular basis. The South West City Community Association host regular activities and community meetings.
Volunteers are always welcome to register to help at the centre.
If there is an activity you’d like support to run, please get in touch. We may be able to help you with grant funding, promotion or advice.
Community centre facilities
The facilities include a Gallery and Loft, a full kitchen, tables and chairs, integrated audio-visual equipment including overhead projector.
Residents can take advantage of free WiFi and public computers. Photocopying, printing and scanning services are also available.
Hiring the Minor Works Building
The Minor Works Building has been totally renovated and refurbished and is available to hire including an exhibition space. All areas in The Minor Works Building are available for hire by the hour or day.
Venue hire is free for community groups. For business and private use, fees apply and depend on your hirer category.
For more information or to book, visit Minor Works Building.
Equipment for hire
Did you know the centre holds games equipment that can be used at nearby Whitmore Square/Iparrityi? This includes the key to the giant chess set.
Community garden
The Adelaide South West Community Centre is involved with the local community gardens on Whitmore Square / Iparrityi verge (Western side of Whitmore Square). Contact them to see how you can join in.
Getting to Adelaide South West community centre
On Foot: The Centre is about three minutes' walk from the Adelaide Central Market.
By Tram: Alight at the City South tram stop and walk west along Sturt Street, turn right after 50 Sturt Street, through the courtyard and the Centre is a short distance in front of you.
By Bus: The free City Connector bus passes along Sturt Street (Stop 83) every 15 minutes in both directions. Routes 98A and 98C serve the free city and North Adelaide loop. Routes 99A and 99C serve the free city loop.
Need more information?
If you have any questions about the Adelaide South West Community Centre, just contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.