Jack Young Centre (JYC)

The Jack Young Centre (JYC) is a friendly, welcoming and accessible leisure centre for older people. The purpose-built facilities are fully accessible, offering a unique blend of programs, activities and services.

Getting there

The Jack Young Centre is a two-minute walk from Salisbury Interchange. Several bus and train routes service this Interchange. A car park is available for Members' use. Please visit the Adelaide Metro website for details about public transport services and current timetables.

Weekly program

At JYC, we offer an extensive variety of programs and activities to keep our members active, engaged, and socially connected. From fitness classes and arts and crafts to educational workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our programs are designed to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities, ensuring that every member feels included and valued.

View the Jack Young Centre and Pine Lakes weekly program

Call the friendly team on 8406 8525 if you would like to know more about any particular group or program.

Social opportunities

The Jack Young Centre is a vibrant social hub where members can build new friendships and strengthen existing ones. Whether you’re participating in an organised event or just enjoying a cup of coffee in our lounge, the JYC is the perfect place to connect with others in your community.

Meals at the Jack Young Centre

Jack's Café is renowned for its freshly prepared nutritious, affordable and tasty meals including traditional home-cooked style meals, soups and desserts.

Whether you prefer to dine in, take away, or grab something quick, we offer a variety of meal options from Monday to Friday.

Dine-in service

• Hours: dine-in is available from 12 to 1pm, Monday to Friday.
• How to book: pre-order and reserve your meal by calling 8406 8525 between 8.30 and 11.30am on the same day.
• Menus: explore our dine-in menu here or check out this month’s specials below.

Take-away meals

• Fresh take-away meals are available Monday to Friday.
• Pre-order from the dine-in menu or select from our specials.
• Same-day pickup: call before 11.30am and pick up your meal between 12.30 and 2pm.

December specials

Frozen Meals

• Hours: frozen meals are available for pickup from 10am to 2pm, weekdays.
• Pre-orders: pre-order up to a week’s worth of frozen meals by calling the centre. Meals can be collected during regular hours or by arranging an alternate pickup time.

Grab-and-go options

If you’re on the move, Jack’s Café also offers convenient grab-and-go items, including:

• Sandwiches: $4 each
• Coffee, biscuits, sweets, and savoury items: starting from $2.50

Pricing and Payment

• Dine-in meals: $8 for subsidised customers with a My Aged Care referral, and $10 for non-subsidised customers.
• Soups and desserts: $3.50 each.
• Take-away containers: a 50-cent fee applies for take-away containers.
• Please bring the correct change or use our tap-and-go payment option for convenience.

For any orders or enquiries, please call 8406 8525.

Membership at seniors centres

Becoming a member at our seniors centres provides you access to a range of programs, activities, and communal spaces across multiple locations:

• Jack Young Centre (JYC) 2 Orange Ave, Salisbury
• Para Hills Seniors Centre located within Para Hills Community Hub at 22 Wilkinson Rd, Para Hills
• Pine Lakes Centre16 Homestead Place, Parafield Gardens
• Burton Communal Garden located within Burton Community Hub at 380 Waterloo Corner Rd, Burton

Membership is free, and all new visitors are welcome to try out activities before committing—your first session is on us!

Member benefits

• Subsidised meals and activities: If you are aged 65+ and registered with My Aged Care, you are eligible for subsidised meals and activities at our centres.
• Affordable participation: Although membership is free, participants pay a small weekly fee of $3 to $10, depending on the program, to help cover costs.
• Flexibility: Those requiring additional support, such as a carer or assistant, are welcome to join you to ensure you can fully participate in activities. Agency workers referring clients should coordinate with our Wellbeing Programs Coordinator on 8406 8251 for a seamless referral process.

Non-members welcome!

Even if you’re not a member, you can still dine-in or enjoy fresh take-away or frozen meals from Jack's Café at the Jack Young Centre. It’s a great way to stay connected with the community and enjoy healthy, convenient meal options.

Other services for seniors

Staff can also give you information about help at home through Home Assist and the Housing Support Program.

For more information, go to the Home Assist page or the Housing Support Program page or call the team on 8406 8225.