The controversy over a new drug and alcohol clinic in Glenelg, South Australia continues, as local residents argue that they have been ignored by the church that established the facility.

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 00:05:06 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-30 03:17:46

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The Adholme Clinic, operated by the Uniting Church, opened in an industrial estate just off Jetty Road, near to schools and family-friendly venues.

Residents claim that the clinic, firstly, should not have been located so close to these areas, and secondly, they should have been consulted on the decision, neither of which occurred. They feel that the presence of the clinic could threaten the safety of schoolchildren and that its location undermines the area's character.

Fred Blake, a resident said, "We understand the need for such a facility in the broader Glenelg community, but this is the wrong location on so many levels."

The Uniting Church stated that the clinic is needed to provide much-needed outpatient services for addiction treatment in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide, claiming that it is ideally located to provide anonymity and privacy for patients.

They maintain that the decision to open the clinic was made in strict accordance with all relevant regulations and that they have been communicating with local residents over the past year regarding the clinic's operations.

The situation has divided the community and has highlighted the difficult balance between the need for such facilities and their potential impact on the wider community.

As it stands, the clinic appears set to continue operating, but the controversy around it may lead to longer-term changes in how these types of facilities are introduced and situated.

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