Support in the city
Aboriginal Support Services
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
Places to Stay
On this page:
Hospital Carparking Information
Foodbank Locations
Public Transport
Adelaide Public Hospitals Aboriginal Support Services
How to contact Aboriginal Liaison Officers: Each hospital has an Aboriginal Support Centre that can provide support, advocacy, answer questions, provide referrals and is a safe place to have tea and coffee
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Support Centre: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing Hub
Contact: 0870745460
Website Link: HERE
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Flinders Medical Centre
Northern Adelaide Suburbs
Support Centre: Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Service
Website Link: HERE
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Aboriginal Health Service in Adelaide that
provides culturally safe, holistic health and wellbeing support for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.*
Their services include medical care, social and emotional well-being support, counselling, mental health programs, family support, and community programs. They focus on care that is led by mob, for mob, and grounded in culture, healing, and community connection.
Adelaide (Main Clinic)
Phone: (08) 8406 1600
Nunkuwarrin Yunti
🩺 General Health Care
😁 Dental Services
🧠 Mental Health Counselling
👶 Family and Maternal Health
🧪 Needle and Harm Minimisation Services
📄 Referral and Support Programs
🙂 Social and Emotional Wellbeing Support
🧬 Chronic Health Conditions Support
*Please note, these services are not always available and are often booked out far in advance. Please call to ask about service availability.
Places to Stay
Hospital Stays has a list of places to stay close by major Adelaide Hospitals, you can book through their website.
Mulgunya Hostel is an affordable accommodation for First Nations people, located in central Adelaide.
Kanggawodli is free accommodation for Aboriginal people travelling to Adelaide for health care. You will need a referral and to fill out PATs forms → Kanggawodli application form
You can use services like Booking.com, Wotif, Trivago, Airbnb and Last Minute to find the best accommodation deals.
If you or a family member is receiving care at Flinders Medical Centre or Flinders Private Hospital, you get a 15% discount at Marion Holiday Park.
What are other options?
Car Parking at City Hospitals
Parking your car at the hospital can be expensive, especially when you need to park for multiple days. Assistance is available, and never be afraid to ask for help.
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Daily parking: $19–$34
Hourly parking: $4–$9
Weekly pass: $55
Available from car park pay stations, the Car Parking Officer, or the RAH
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Patients, or parents/carers of a baby or young child, who must attend the hospital once a week for at least four weeks for clinical reasons
Some other patients, relatives, or carers may also be eligible.
Just ask the Health Facility Manager (or delegate) for approval.
Exact costs are available on the SA Gov Website (CLICK HERE)
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You can call the car parking officers on the following numbers if you have
any questions about parking fees or if you have any further questions
about the free parkingFlinders Medical Centre 0882044088
Lyell McEwin Hospital 0882820218
Noarlunga Hospital 0883849510
Royal Adelaide Hospital 0882227200
Women’s and Children’s Hospital 0881616081
Modbury Hospital 0881612448
Repat Health Precinct 0882044088
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital 0882227200
Foodbank Locations in Adelaide
There are four Foodbank locations in Adelaide.
You will need a referral for these food banks. If you have one for the Ceduna Foodbank, it will also work at these locations:
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59-61 Beach Road
WEEKDAYS: 9 AM – 3 PM
(Closed Public Holiday)
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30 Peachey Road
WEEKDAYS: 9 AM – 3 PM(Closed Public Holidays)
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1167 South Road
WEEKDAYS: 9 AM – 3 PM(Closed Public Holidays)
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697 Port Road
WEEKDAYS: 9 AM – 3 PM(Closed Public Holidays)
Public Transport
TRAM
A tram stop is right outside the RAH on North Terrace
Travel is free in the Free City Tram Zone (from South Terrace to the Entertainment Centre).
You can catch the free tram from the Adelaide Railway Station (2 stops).
TRAin
Get off at Adelaide Railway Station (the main station).
Walk 15 minutes to the hospital or catch the free tram directly
outside the station.
Bus
Some buses stop close to the Royal Adelaide Hospital
Helpful tips
Use the free tram in the city whenever possible to save money.
Look for stops named “North Terrace” or “Port Road” near the hospital.
Adelaide buses do not take cash — you need a MetroCARD or a pre-paid ticket.
Use the Adelaide Metro Journey Planner to check times before you leave.
Buses and trains are not free. A single trip costs a small fare (around $5).
You can also use the Adelaide Metro “How To” site