The Hive Community Resource Hub

The Hive Community Resource Hub is located in the Burton Community Precinct, which includes Salisbury United Football Club and a playground. Springbank Plaza Shopping Centre and a petrol station are conveniently located next door.

Driving

There are plenty of free car parking options available at The Hive with no time limits.

Public transport

Public transport is available to visit The Hive. Plan your journey with Adelaide Metro.

The 401 bus is available from Salisbury City Centre (stop 49 Church St towards Paralowie) arriving outside the Burton Community Precinct (stop 60).

The Hive is open to everyone and there are a range of programs and services to suit your needs and interests so you can learn new skills to help keep your living costs down:

• Monthly repair cafe
• Cooking programs
• Home maintenance workshops
• Community garden workshops
• Free tea and coffee
• Financial counselling
• Weekly playgroup
• Art classes
• Pet care workshops
• Monthly neighbour meet and greet catch ups.

Visit The Hive and see what’s available for you.

No Interest Loans

The Hive also supports the community to connect with a range of services, including the Food Centre ‘No Interest Loan Scheme’ that provides individuals and families on low incomes access to safe, fair and affordable credit.

Conversation cafe

Are you new to Salisbury or keen to connect with neighbours and make new friends? You can join our Conversation Cafe for a free coffee, cake and chat on Tuesday 4 March at 9.30am.

Disability programs

A range of disability programs are held at The Hive. For more information visit the Disability Programs page.

Over 50s programs

There are a range of programs for people aged 50 and over at The Hive.

Join the Over 50’s Friendship Group every Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am to connect with others over a friendly chat or listen to an engaging guest speaker. Your first visit is free, and from $3 for future visits, which includes a tea or coffee. Drop in and introduce yourself to our welcoming volunteers. For more details, contact the Jack Young Centre Wellbeing Programs Coordinator on 8406 8251.

Walking group

Adults of all ages can join the free Burton Heart Foundation Walking Group every Tuesday at 9am. Please meet out the front of The Hive at 8.50am for a 9am start. The walk will go for 40 to 50 minutes, followed by a tea or coffee. For more information, contact the Heart Foundation Walk Organiser, Ray, on 0407 889 862.

The communal garden is available for all community members to help you learn how to grow your own fruit, vegetables and herbs at home and is open during The Hive opening hours. Existing programs and activities will continue in the garden and more will be implemented.

Upcoming programs

A range of free workshops are available at The Hive, facilitated by permaculture guru Kym Ormond.

• All the Dirt on Compost: Saturday 12 April, 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Veggie Patch from Scratch: Saturday 3 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Wicking Bed Intro: Saturday 24 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Contact The Hive to book and to find out more about current programs, events and workshops. For more information about gardening workshops across the City of Salisbury, visit the Gardening Workshops page.

A library collection is available at The Hive, including a dedicated children’s area.

The Libraries SA one card network means you can borrow books from any South Australian public library. You can borrow books from other libraries and collect them from The Hive by placing a hold. Find out more about our libraries.

You can hire rooms at The Hive Community Resource Hub for your next event, program or activity. Contact The Hive for more information or to book a room, visit SpacetoCo.

Recording studio

A recording studio is also available for hire for individuals and community organisations. This creative technology space is well equipped to curate a range of content including podcasts and audio recordings for special projects.