With cost-of-living pressures and waitlists for mental health services at an all-time high, councils across the state are providing pathways for people to access support – from opportunities for participation and social connection to suicide prevention networks and providing safe and accessible environments such as libraries, community gardens, men’s sheds and more.

A South Australian first

Libraries have always been more than just books or quiet spaces for study – they are vibrant, inclusive spaces at the heart of their communities, open to all, regardless of circumstance.

With this in mind, the City of Salisbury has become the first local council in South Australia to introduce a library social worker.

Since November 2024, the City of Salisbury has worked in partnership with not-for-

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