Our goal is to create strong and sustainable community networks. We provide a range of programs and services that support health and wellbeing, community connection and social cohesion.

Two you girls holding hands and walking a dog along a pathway in a park.

Animal management

Our priority is to ensure a harmonious and healthy coexistence with animals in the local area.

Governor of South Australia Visit to Barossa Regional Gallery

Arts and culture

The Barossa region has a rich history of arts and culture including heritage grants and resources, as well as supporting a range of creative industries.

Awards and recognition

Cemeteries

We're responsible for seven cemeteries in the council area, specifically in the townships of Nuriootpa, Angaston, Eden Valley, Lyndoch, Mount Crawford, Mount Pleasant and Williamstown.

Governor of South Australia meeting emergency services workers at Williamstown Tavern

Emergency management

Emergency management is a shared responsibility between all levels of government, emergency services, and the community. If you need urgent emergency services assistance call 000.

Two children and their parents bike riding along a path through grape vines.

Events

Have a look at upcoming events, and apply to host a community event.

Two young ladies riding their bikes on the Stockwell Pump Track park trail

Health and wellbeing

We’re here to support the health and wellbeing of members in our community, and have a range of programs that aim to provide assistance to find the help they need.

Heritage Grants Rechner Cottage, Light Pass

Local history and heritage

As our vision and values state we value the unique identity, heritage, land and place of our council area and acknowledge that our story is not just one, but many.

Justice of the Peace

We offer a free drop-in Justice of the Peace service at our Nuriootpa and Lyndoch Libraries

Library staff conversing around table within public library

Library services

We provide a range of library services including digital resources, home library services, library events and workshops, social groups and more.

Mayor Lange Stockwell Pump Track Opening Event

News and media

Stay up to date with the latest projects, events, and services from The Barossa Council

Member for Schubert, Stephan Knoll and Barossa Council Mayor, Bim Lange at Lyndoch Oval

Our partners

Our partnerships with key regional stakeholders are invaluable in maintaining the Barossa's identity.

The Big Project

The Big Project is the Barossa region’s largest and most ambitious community infrastructure project.

Two ladies sitting in Barossa Light Community Transport bus

Transport services

Barossa & Light Community Transport was set up in 1992 to help transport disadvantaged residents of The Barossa Council and Light Regional Council get to appointments and activities.

Volunteering

Volunteering Barossa and Light is a collaborative community service in partnership with Light Regional Council which commenced in March 2009.

Youth

We are committed to supporting and enhancing opportunities for young people in the Barossa.

Your Say Barossa

Your Say Barossa allows you to share ideas, provide feedback on a range of Council projects and activities, and discuss important topics and issues that shape and impact our region.

Community and Wellbeing