Partnership Overview

Closer, we go further.

Foreword

Established in 2022, we are a partnership of 18 founding organisations and numerous collaborating partners with diverse representation from government agencies, local councils, universities, research institutions, private investors, not-for-profits and non-government providers of health and community care services.

We share a common purpose to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the Northern Adelaide region, and are driven by a shared belief in equity of access to quality healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Our mission is to leverage our collective strengths and that of community, government and industry to drive generational change in health and wellbeing outcomes through innovative and inclusive solutions that deliver sustainable impact. We recognise that in addressing complex health and social issues, Closer, we go further.

We are delighted to share our vision for the Northern Adelaide region with you, and invite you to join us on this journey.

Founding Members, Northern Adelaide Health + Wellbeing Partnership

Our Vision

Our vision for the Northern Adelaide region is to create a flourishing and vibrant health and wellbeing community, accelerating economic growth through increased research, education, employment, health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our Priorities

We are focussed on delivering initiatives that are co-designed, co-funded and co-delivered across five key strategic areas:

1. Playford Health and Wellbeing Precinct

A world leading, connected, place-based precinct, tailored to the unique needs of the North.

2. Education and Career Pathways

Inclusive pathways for all people living in the North to access further education and training, and creating talent pipelines responsive to workforce needs.

3. Research Impact

Attracting investment in research and innovation, raising the visibility of the North as a test bed for cutting edge solutions applicable on a global scale.

4. Economic Growth and Development

Identifying and attracting current and emerging industries, incentivising private and public investment and fostering long-term job creation.

5. Access and Connectivity

Advocating for improved access to physical and virtual services, increased connectivity between services and navigation solutions that remove enduring barriers to wellbeing attainment.

Playford Health & Wellbeing Precinct

The future of health services is rapidly evolving, presenting numerous opportunities for integrated and innovative solutions to complex health and social issues.

The Precinct offers a place for leading edge health and medical institutions, education and training providers, health, aged and social services and commercial enterprise to come together, cluster and connect.

The Lyell McEwin Hospital currently services a local population of over 400,000 and is the nearest tertiary hospital for a further 160,000 country South Australians across the areas of Port Pirie, Yorke Peninsula, Riverland, Gawler, Barossa and Clare Valleys.

Current and future developments include:

• Lyell McEwin Hospital expansion

• New Calvary Districts Hospital and associated medical specialist services as part of a 3-stage Northwest development

• ACH Group Residential Care Facility ‘Healthia’

• UniSA Multidisciplinary Clinic integrating GP, Nursing and Allied Health with studentled services

• Expansion of UniSA Education and Research Hub

• Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation partnering to create healthier futures for women, children and families

• Additional parcels of land within the precinct zone are available for health-related developments to capitalise on co-location with a tertiary hospital and other precinct tenants

Key Initiatives

• Securing a whole-of-government approach to the creation of the Precinct

• Fostering the delivery of a high-functioning Precinct ecosystem through public-private partnerships, corporate social responsibility initiatives, commercial and philanthropic investments.

• Intentional curation of the Precinct such that the critical mass of real estate, infrastructure and people will foster innovation and create centres of excellence, producing improved health outcomes and economic benefit to the region and the state.

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Education and Careers by 2031

30% of SA’s children will reside in the northern suburbs1

• With a large youth population hungry for upskilling and meaningful careers, the partnership is committed to developing alternative education and career pathways that can be leveraged by private enterprise seeking access to a workforce tailored to their business needs

• Working together to address barriers for vulnerable community members, including First Nations communities, migrants and long term unemployed, we will drive generational change in education and employment participation, building workforce and career pipelines that offer people living in the north access to local education and training, and local job and career opportunities.

1. Plan SA. 2023. Regional Population Projections – Medium Projection Series (Inner and Outer North, children aged 0–14).

Key Initiatives

• Development and implementation of career immersion, work-experience and mentoring programs that present the Playford Health & Wellbeing Precinct as the employment destination of choice for people of all ages and stages in their working journey.

• Advocating for a dedicated Education & Careers Hub within the Playford Health & Wellbeing Precinct

• Advocating for funded qualified career practitioner roles in Northern Adelaide State Secondary Schools

Photo credit: City of Playford

Northern Adelaide Health + Wellbeing Partnership

Photo credit: SAHMRI

Research and Innovation

• Translational Research The growing and diverse population of the North makes for a ready platform for translational research opportunities. Researchers, institutions and foundations with a passion for Aboriginal Health, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and vulnerable populations can leverage the existing and expanding health service delivery footprint to translate their cutting-edge solutions to the real world, applicable on a global scale.

• Digital Health Innovations and Medical Technologies that will revolutionize healthcare are actively sought, including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics and personalised medicine.

Key Initiatives

• Mapping the research landscape in the North to better identify the extent and depth of research activity and investment, to inform where future investments should be targeted to deliver greatest impact and long-term outcomes.

• Ensuring research priorities span the social determinants of health, encompassing health, education, employment and housing as critical factors contributing to an individual’s overall health and wellbeing status and that of their community.

Investing in the North

2. Prime Minister Media Release

• Northern Adelaide is strategically located at the centre of Australia’s growing multibillion dollar defence industry and is a hub for manufacturing, telecommunications, clean technologies and food processing.2

• Providing a base for businesses needing fast and efficient access to local and international markets, current and future investment in infrastructure will further enhance logistical advantages through road, rail, sea and air networks.

• South Australia’s future prosperity relies on developing a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy. The Northern Adelaide region is ambitious, capable and ready to lead the way in positioning South Australia as a global economic powerhouse.

pm.gov.au/media/aukus-submarine-workforce-and-industry-strategy” AUKUS Submarine Workforce And Industry Strategy | Prime Minister of Australia (pm.gov.au)

pm.gov.au/media/aukus-nuclear-powered-submarine-pathway” AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Pathway | Prime Minister of Australia (pm.gov.au)

The recent National Defence (AUKUS) announcement will see $2BN of investment over the next 4 years, and up to 5,500 direct jobs created in SA at peak production.2

Key Initiatives

• Our open door invites discussions on public-private partnership opportunities, offering access to a range of government agencies, not-for-profit and commercial entities, with the ability to leverage existing relationships and networks

• Corporate Social Responsibility Big and small business seeking to deliver impact through their ESG responsibilities can engage the Partnership to access a range of initiatives that will have meaningful impact in addressing complex health and social issues arising from long-term disadvantage.

Photo credit: Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Photo credit: SAHMRI

Advocacy

Vulnerable community members3

61% 32% Northern Adelaide region Across South Australia

Nearly half of all children under 16 in the City of Playford come from low income, welfare dependent families.4

• Despite a fast growing population, longterm socio-economic issues continue to impact the overall level of disadvantage in the region.

• High youth unemployment, low levels of educational outcomes, intergenerational unemployment and a lack of access to critical services all contribute to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes for people living in the North compared to any other region in our state.

Key Initiatives

• Our Partnership will use its strong identity to advocate for policy initiatives tailored to respond to the unique needs of the North.

• We welcome collaborators aligned to our vision, and offer access to our collective strengths to drive generational change and lasting impact.

3. PHIDU. 2020. Social Health Atlas of Australia (as referenced in NALHN Clinical Services Plan)

4. Good Shepherd. 2022. Northern Adelaide Financial Inclusion Action Plan.

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The Partnership acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the lands where we live, work and meet. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.