WELCOME
To all who support the SBA and follow us on this website, be advised that the COVID crisis has affected our activities and our plans to take the Southern Barossa forward in these troubling times. A number of events we planned for 2020 and 2021 have had to be put on hold as a result of the restrictions deemed necessary to keep us all safe. As the threat of COVID contamination begins to lift we are looking to resurrect planned community events, but the process remains painstaking given the COVID rules still in place. We can only say, please stay in touch as we announce new events post COVID.
TO THAT END, CHECK OUT OUR FIRST EVENT FOR 2021 BELOW!
TO THAT END, CHECK OUT OUR FIRST EVENT FOR 2021 BELOW!
Come and Try Barossa Nature Adventure Day
Spending time in nature is good for you
The COVID-19 crisis and the associated restrictions and uncertainty has placed significant stress on the Health and Well Being of the Barossa community, particularly their mental health. The restrictions have made it difficult for the community in the Barossa to engage in outdoor active recreation and social engagement activities that builds resilience and supports mental health in our community.
Getting into nature and participating in outdoor recreation activities has been shown to have many positive effects on physical, social and mental health and subsequently the resilience of country communities.
In the past year The Barossa Council have been working collaboratively with SA Water and the State Government Department for Environment and Water to open up the Warren and South Para Reservoirs near Williamstown to the public.
The Southern Barossa Alliance is hosting a community based "Come and Try" Nature Adventure Day in the South Para Reservoir Reserve near Williamstown 8.45am – 1 pm Saturday 20th March.
The aim of the day is to promote people in the Barossa Community to contact with nature and to take the opportunity to try a variety of the great outdoor recreation activities available in our local reservoir reserves.
The event includes free 'come and try' kayaking and nature trail running/walking sessions as well as an entertainment hub with local talented music entertainers, a BBQ stall run by the Southern Barossa Men's Shed, nature based activities for families and information booths on local National Park, Forest and Reservoir Reserve facilities and local mental health services.
For the kayaking, Barossa Kayak Hire is providing the free hire of 12 single kayaks for four scheduled hire sessions of three quarter of an hour. The free hire includes basic kayaking instructions, a safety brief and the kayak (including lifejacket and paddle) for half an hour of paddling time on the South Para Reservoir adjacent to the launch site. 14 – 17 year olds can book a single kayak as long as an accompanying adult (over18) is also booked into the hire session.
There are two self paced, recreational run/walk sessions scheduled over a marked 5km trail along Grade 3 fire trails in the South Para Reservoir Reserve.
The event is supported by SA Water, The Barossa Council, the Barossa Local Drug Action Team, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and Barossa Kayak Hire.
Due to COVID Restrictions and uncertainty the event has a strict limit of numbers and all attendees must register on line to gain entry to the event and book for the kayaking and trail running sessions.
More information and the event-brite links are here:
SBA Nature Adventure Day- Community Entrance Ticket Tickets, Sat 20/03/2021 at 8:45 am | Eventbrite
SBA Nature Adventure Day- 5 KM Fun Run Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sba-nature-adventure-day-kayaking-event-tickets-143013670739
For Kayaking Registration, everyone must complete the Barossa Kayaking Hire Terms and conditions pre-check prior to the event (insurance conditions). https://web.wherewolf.co.nz/ss8fvh
Everyone will also need to sign a personal injury waiver for the Trail Run event.
The Reservoir Reserve is a No Smoking, no pets and no swimming area. Further, being a Community Family Event and early in the day, the event is alcohol free.
For any further information, contact: Simon Taylor Ph: 0439 509 207 E: info@southernbarossaalliance.com
Getting into nature and participating in outdoor recreation activities has been shown to have many positive effects on physical, social and mental health and subsequently the resilience of country communities.
In the past year The Barossa Council have been working collaboratively with SA Water and the State Government Department for Environment and Water to open up the Warren and South Para Reservoirs near Williamstown to the public.
The Southern Barossa Alliance is hosting a community based "Come and Try" Nature Adventure Day in the South Para Reservoir Reserve near Williamstown 8.45am – 1 pm Saturday 20th March.
The aim of the day is to promote people in the Barossa Community to contact with nature and to take the opportunity to try a variety of the great outdoor recreation activities available in our local reservoir reserves.
The event includes free 'come and try' kayaking and nature trail running/walking sessions as well as an entertainment hub with local talented music entertainers, a BBQ stall run by the Southern Barossa Men's Shed, nature based activities for families and information booths on local National Park, Forest and Reservoir Reserve facilities and local mental health services.
For the kayaking, Barossa Kayak Hire is providing the free hire of 12 single kayaks for four scheduled hire sessions of three quarter of an hour. The free hire includes basic kayaking instructions, a safety brief and the kayak (including lifejacket and paddle) for half an hour of paddling time on the South Para Reservoir adjacent to the launch site. 14 – 17 year olds can book a single kayak as long as an accompanying adult (over18) is also booked into the hire session.
There are two self paced, recreational run/walk sessions scheduled over a marked 5km trail along Grade 3 fire trails in the South Para Reservoir Reserve.
The event is supported by SA Water, The Barossa Council, the Barossa Local Drug Action Team, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation and Barossa Kayak Hire.
Due to COVID Restrictions and uncertainty the event has a strict limit of numbers and all attendees must register on line to gain entry to the event and book for the kayaking and trail running sessions.
More information and the event-brite links are here:
SBA Nature Adventure Day- Community Entrance Ticket Tickets, Sat 20/03/2021 at 8:45 am | Eventbrite
SBA Nature Adventure Day- 5 KM Fun Run Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sba-nature-adventure-day-kayaking-event-tickets-143013670739
For Kayaking Registration, everyone must complete the Barossa Kayaking Hire Terms and conditions pre-check prior to the event (insurance conditions). https://web.wherewolf.co.nz/ss8fvh
Everyone will also need to sign a personal injury waiver for the Trail Run event.
The Reservoir Reserve is a No Smoking, no pets and no swimming area. Further, being a Community Family Event and early in the day, the event is alcohol free.
For any further information, contact: Simon Taylor Ph: 0439 509 207 E: info@southernbarossaalliance.com
BREAKING NEWS
On Monday night, February 22, the Barossa came under threat from a grass fire which started in Pewsey Vale and raged toward Rowland Flat and Tanunda.
As our brave firefighters fought the fire throughout the night, the SBA and the Lyndoch community rallied to support them - particularly as they returned, hungry and tired, to the CFS Staging Post at the Lyndoch Oval at dawn and throughout the day on Tuesday.
For more, see our story on 'latest news' page, by clicking here.
As our brave firefighters fought the fire throughout the night, the SBA and the Lyndoch community rallied to support them - particularly as they returned, hungry and tired, to the CFS Staging Post at the Lyndoch Oval at dawn and throughout the day on Tuesday.
For more, see our story on 'latest news' page, by clicking here.
ABOUT US
In the Southern Barossa, residents, businesses and organisations form a vibrant community promoting cohesiveness, lifestyle, heritage, business opportunities, prosperity, events and promotion of the most significant gateway to Australia's premier wine and food region, the Barossa Valley.
The SOUTHERN BAROSSA ALLIANCE is a focal point for this activity - a lively and committed country community and business group whose purpose is to invigorate community pride by energising volunteers and promoting local businesses - all with the aim of enhancing the region's living, lifestyle, economic and environmental prosperity to increase tourism, encourage population growth and stimulate economic and infrastructure development.
Explore our website here to learn more about how the Southern Barossa is the historic centre of the Barossa Valley, and how modern day Southern Barossans continue to vigorously grow and proudly contribute to South Australia's premier wine and food region, the Barossa Valley.
The SOUTHERN BAROSSA ALLIANCE is a focal point for this activity - a lively and committed country community and business group whose purpose is to invigorate community pride by energising volunteers and promoting local businesses - all with the aim of enhancing the region's living, lifestyle, economic and environmental prosperity to increase tourism, encourage population growth and stimulate economic and infrastructure development.
Explore our website here to learn more about how the Southern Barossa is the historic centre of the Barossa Valley, and how modern day Southern Barossans continue to vigorously grow and proudly contribute to South Australia's premier wine and food region, the Barossa Valley.
The SBA is an incorporated organisation which fosters community cohesiveness, promotes regional activities, tourism and local businesses, represents the Southern Barossa at State and Local Government level, organises community events, communicates regional activities and initiatives using 'traditional' media and social media resources, and provides other regional volunteer groups with support, governance and administrative assistance (eg: assists in arranging community-event insurance covers, grant applications and finance support, etc). Essentially, the SBA brings together the whole gamut of support, representation, human resources and administrative assistance for various community and volunteer-led activities.
The SBA was created by a number of businesses, business groups and advocates and has an existing structure with a Constitution, an over-arching Committee, bank account, and network of expertise.
The SBA works with The Barossa Council, individuals (Councillors and locals) and organisations (eg: Barossa Tourism, SA Tourist Commission) to promote the region and lift its profile.
The SBA has successfully run community events (most notably the Barossa Stages of the Santos Tour Down Under), hosted international VIPs and increasingly is acknowledged as a 'go to' resource and a voice and advocate for local businesses and the community. The SBA acknowledges the help and financial support of the Barossa District Council in achieving its goals.
The SBA operates purely on a volunteer basis, where members can opt in or opt out of events, and participation.
The Southern Barossa region is hugely valued by all of us who live and work here.
Our unofficial motto is - we love the place we live!
If you have any questions, you are welcome to email or call ZOE PHILLIPS, Chair of SBA - info@southernbarossaalliance.com - or call 0409 825 885.
Below, you can download our Constitution
The SBA was created by a number of businesses, business groups and advocates and has an existing structure with a Constitution, an over-arching Committee, bank account, and network of expertise.
The SBA works with The Barossa Council, individuals (Councillors and locals) and organisations (eg: Barossa Tourism, SA Tourist Commission) to promote the region and lift its profile.
The SBA has successfully run community events (most notably the Barossa Stages of the Santos Tour Down Under), hosted international VIPs and increasingly is acknowledged as a 'go to' resource and a voice and advocate for local businesses and the community. The SBA acknowledges the help and financial support of the Barossa District Council in achieving its goals.
The SBA operates purely on a volunteer basis, where members can opt in or opt out of events, and participation.
The Southern Barossa region is hugely valued by all of us who live and work here.
Our unofficial motto is - we love the place we live!
If you have any questions, you are welcome to email or call ZOE PHILLIPS, Chair of SBA - info@southernbarossaalliance.com - or call 0409 825 885.
Below, you can download our Constitution
| sba_constitution.pdf |