The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation (WCH Foundation) has celebrated an exciting milestone, the start of construction for a new Community Health and Wellbeing Hub in Elizabeth Vale, marked with a Breaking of the Sod ceremony on 17 February 2026.
Construction is being led by Mossop Construction + Interiors, with the Hub expected to open mid-2027. Located adjacent to the Lyell McEwin Hospital, this vibrant facility will bring families, children, and community organisations together, providing access to vital health services closer to home and fostering connection across the community.
With $26 million in funding from the Australian Government’s Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP), the Hub is set to transform the way families access health and wellbeing services in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. The uPPP supports projects that unite communities, grow local economies, and bring essential services closer to those who need them most.
“The Hub has the potential to make a profound difference to a region experiencing entrenched disadvantage. We are excited to be one step closer to bringing to life our vision of a vibrant, village-based approach to health and wellbeing to the community,” said Verity Gobbett, CEO WCH Foundation.
Representatives from WCH Foundation, Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), City of Playford, NAHLN, Flinders University, and the federal government attended the Breaking of the Sod ceremony to celebrate the start of this transformative project.
This Hub isn’t just a building. It’s a place where families, neighbours, and organisations can come together to learn, connect, and thrive. It’s a bright step forward for the North, and for the many children and families who will benefit for years to come.
