Question 1

About the directory

Accepted Answer

The Community Asset Directory is a free publicly accessible map of community assets across the Barossa region, the people, places, groups, services and programs that contribute to wellbeing. It is a living map of what helps people in the Barossa stay happy healthy and connected.The key question: Would a Barossa resident benefit from knowing this exists, and does it genuinely contribute to their health, wellbeing or connection? If yes — it belongs.

Question 2

Eligibility criteria

Accepted Answer

To be listed in the Community Asset Directory, an asset must meet the following criteria: 1. Located in or primarily serving the Barossa region
The asset is based in the Barossa Council area or is directly accessible to and primarily serving Barossa residents.
2. Contributes to community wellbeing
The asset demonstrably supports one or more of the four themes of The Barossa Council's Wellbeing and Inclusion Plan:Being WellBeing IncludedBeing ConnectedBeing Empowered
3. Is community-facing and accessible
The asset is open to community members to access, use or participate in.
4. Is a legitimate, currently operating entity
The asset is currently active and operating. Dissolved organisations, inactive groups or one-off events are not eligible for a permanent listing.Types of Assets that are eligibleCommunity groups, clubs and associations (sporting clubs, craft groups, men’s sheds, garden clubs, neighbourhood groups)Walking trails, parks, playgrounds and outdoor recreation spacesHealth and wellbeing services (GPs, allied health, mental health, alcohol and drug support, disability services)Community support services (food relief, emergency support, financial counselling)Early childhood, youth and aged care services and programsCultural, arts and creative programs and organisationsEducation and lifelong learning programs (libraries, TAFE, community education)Faith communities and spiritual support organisationsVolunteer organisations and programsGovernment services directly relevant to community wellbeingTypes of Assets that are not eligiblePrivate commercial businesses without a specific, accessible community wellbeing functionNational chains or franchises without a specific local Barossa presence or programPolitical parties or campaign organisationsOrganisations under investigation or subject to regulatory actionAssets that have ceased operatingDiscretionary DecisionsSome assets will sit in grey areas. The Barossa Council's Community Development team applies the following test:“Would a Barossa resident benefit from knowing this exists, and does it genuinely contribute to their health, wellbeing or connection?” If yes, include it. If no, exclude it.Decisions can be appealed by emailing wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au

Question 3

The listing process

Accepted Answer

If your organisation, group or community space contributes to health, wellbeing or connection in the Barossa you may be eligible to be listed.Submit your request

Email wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au to request a listing. Tell us the name of your organisation, group or space and a brief description of what you offer. We’ll send you a listing link to complete the form.
Complete the listing form

The form asks for:NameContact Person and TitlePhoneEmailWebsiteAddress (If your address is Out of region, please choose the district closest to your address. EG: Gawler, Select Lyndoch – Kalbeeba) If your address is No fixed address or in Adelaide, please select Nuriootpa – Stockwell as the default district.)DistrictAsset CategoryThematic CategoryOverview / Mission Statement: A brief description (2–3 sentences)Age ranges servicedLevel of involvement with The Barossa CouncilConsent to share information
Your submission is reviewed

The Barossa Council's Community Development team reviews your submission against the listing criteria within 3 business days. We may contact you if we need more information.
Your listing goes live

If approved, your listing will automatically appear on the Community Asset Directory. We’ll send you a link so you can see your listing live. If not approved, we will notify you. Please contact us at wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au if you’d like to discuss it further.NB: If you have indicated you do not consent to your details being shared publicly, Barossa Council Staff will be able to see your details, but they will not be published on the Community Asset Directory.

Question 4

Keeping your listing current

Accepted Answer

The Community Asset Directory is only valuable if it is accurate. If your details change — new address, new phone number, new program, new contact person — re-submit your details and they will be updated within 3 business days.You can update your listing at any time using the original link provided and your Unique Asset ID Number. If you haven’t been sent your Asset ID Number, please reach out at wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au . Open the form using the linkEnter your Asset Number: XX in the first question — this links your submission to your existing recordComplete the form with your updated detailsIndicate whether you consent to your details being shared publicly on the Community Asset Directory (If you do not consent, Barossa Council Staff will be able to see your details, but they will not be published online.)Submit the formNB: Every twelve months, we’ll contact you via email to verify your details are still current.

Question 5

Twelve-Monthly Review Process

Accepted Answer

The Community Asset Directory is only valuable if it is accurate. Every twelve months, we’ll contact all listings via email to verify your details are still current.Pre-review checkBefore each review, The Barossa Council's Community Development team will do a quick check of all current listings to remove any obvious issues — things like duplicates, closed organisations, or outdated contact details.Review link sentA review email is then sent to your nominated contact, including an overview of your current details, a link to submit any changes and the 3-week response deadline.Response window opensYou have three weeks to review your details and submit any changes through the link provided.Response window closesApproved updates are applied to the directory. A non-response is treated as confirmation that your listing is current, and no changes will be made.Review process completeAfter updates are complete, The Barossa Council's Community Development team record the date of review and note any significant changes for our internal records.Between review cyclesListings can be updated at any time using the original link provided and the Unique Asset ID Number. If you haven't received your Asset ID Number, please reach out at wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au .

Question 6

Removing your listing

Accepted Answer

A listing will be removed from the directory if:The asset requests removal - Requests can be sent to wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.auThe asset is found to have ceased operatingThe listing no longer meets the eligibility criteriaThe listing has been the subject of a community complaint that is upheld by The Barossa Council's Community Development team Assets will be notified where possible before their listing is removed. Removal decisions can be appealed by emailing wellbeing@barossa.sa.gov.au.

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Frequently asked questions

About the directory

Eligibility criteria

The listing process

Keeping your listing current

Twelve-Monthly Review Process

Removing your listing

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