Left: Maureen and Naomi from Spirit in Unity pictured with resident Rebeccah (centre). Keiran Snape, David Elliot Carmen Noon, Janet Giles as well as Member for Adelaide Lucy Hood MP. “Homes and community are important – but so are meaningful connections, and we can see that embodied in this space,” said Cassie Mason, Executive Director, Office for Ageing Well at SA Health. Thanks to all the residents who came out to help us celebrate! How to book this new Community Space: Wauwi Inparrila comprises of two large bookable spaces
The new bright and welcoming space was made possible through an Office for Ageing Well SA Health Positive Ageing Fellowship Grant, as well as mentoring support from The Australian Centre for Social Innovation (TACSI). Housing Choices also worked with Claire Harris of The Art Bus, to transform the clinical space into a colourful, welcoming space. We want to thank all the residents and local community who contributed to making this a welcoming space - from painting and gardening through to contributing ideas and time. What an incredible community we have! The name ‘Wauwi Inparrila’ honours Wauwi, the wife of Kadlitpina, a prominent Kaurna Elder, while Inparrilla is the Kaurna word for ‘Meeting Place’ – a name that honours the truth, history and hopes for the space. Many local councillors live within a block or two of Wauwi Inparrila and showed their ongoing support by attending the launch; It was wonderful to host Lord Mayor Dr Jane Lomax Smith,
Wauwi Inparrila – a new place for community to prosper “Building houses is not enough, we need to build community” said Adelaide City Councillor Janet Giles. ‘Wauwi Inparrila’ is Housing Choices’ bright new community space in the Adelaide CBD. It was launched with a bang in June, following a community-led, co-design process with many of our own Housing Choices residents. At the grand opening, the community came together to make meaningful connections, enjoyed inspiring speeches and were treated to musical performances by the Housing Choices music group. From ‘Big Jet Plane’ through to ‘These boots were made for walking’, the music group added a lot of fun and a lot of heart to the event. Maureen and Naomi from Spirit in Unity facilitated a Smoking Ceremony and shared an original song.
(Front and Back), joined via a private courtyard.
A third office space equipped with computers is accessible via Wauwi Inparrila’s Front Room. It is located at 11 Mellor Street, Adelaide. Booking approval will prioritise strengths-based projects that actively promote social inclusion, capacity building, sustainability and community leadership. A tiered pricing system enables free use for bookings which provide free community access and discount rates for Not-For- Profit organisations. Wauwi Inparrila can be booked by visiting
spacetoco.com and searching the name ‘Wauwi Inparrila.
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