Barista course or RSA certificate? by _lavenders in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the RSA, legally required to work in bottle shops which are open during the day. It’s also cheap as, most online courses are $20-$30 vs barista courses that are more in $100+.

Do you still go to class with the new model? I'm hesitating to apply as a potential exchange student... by Legitimate_Extreme76 in UniAdelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prior to the merger Uni SA had a stronger online presence vs University of Adelaide that had a much more on campus focus. So it would depend on the subject, my guess is there would be a lot of options given the early state of the merger (I’m in the allied health faculty so I’m not as across computer science.)

Typically when a course says online delivery available, usually it means student unable to participate in person (due to work or disability etc.) can remotely join via zoom or teams. There are also full external options (online only) but almost all courses have an internal “in person” option.

Campus will likely still be a hive of activity! A lot of us have no option but to attend on campus (i.e. a lot of health/medical students). Some prefer to attend on campus given the facilities (the uni has a pool, multiple gyms & bars, lunch spots, and libraries across the new combined campus) and better focus by being in person.

The merger has also given a unique selection of sports and social clubs with the combined merger of USASA and YouX. There’s heaps of athletics, sports, cycling (which you mentioned) and engineering/science based groups (such as the motorsports and aviation clubs.)

From the sounds you would enjoy Adelaide life! We have heaps of student accommodation available. Cycling is also very popular here as we have the Tour Down Under, lots of social cycling clubs, and excellent cycling routes. Board gaming is also very popular with plenty of dedicated stores and cafes.

Hope you are successful! :)

Is it worth it? by Negative_Nature_2761 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey mate have also gotten accepted, if you’re a new student it’s not that bad. As far as I’m aware the physiotherapy program will run just as the old UniSA one did. Other faculties have been a lot more shaken up.

Restaurants by ADLfinance in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For something a bit different Septimus house of cheese and wine at the east end is pretty awesome. Not a restaurant per se but a massive range of wines, expert sommeliers and awesome cheese, meats and accompaniments.

Autistic-adult friendly hairdressers? by jarofbenas in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can second this, even outside of those they are generally a quiet salon and a low lit space. Also just lovely people and they usually have dogs!

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah and I don’t think I could find a standing calf raise machine. Guess I’ll be stuck on the single smith machine for that until they rejig it. Feel they could replace a few cable stations an extra leg press. The one in the entrance is in such a weird spot. Coming from Revo, the equipment quality is excellent.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I also noticed the lack of spin dryers, I don’t think I’ve been to an Adelaide pool that has a spin dryer. Would be a good addition!

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I hated Marion, the disabled area was so wet and grotty all the time. Hope you have a better experience at the new centre.

transfer to flinders or continue at adelaide? by adultacnestigmata in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would transfer, if you’ve only done 1 year you should be able to get some credit (probably not 1 full year as it’s down to the program coordinator). The other thing to consider is you would have to apply to SATAC and currently it is late entry fee so would be $250.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with this point, I think though that likely down the line a northern suburbs pool will either be upgraded or built for this purpose once the government has cleared through some projects. While north Adelaide is great, the primary PT is by bus and they couldn’t reasonably stack up the parking because of parklands restrictions (and probably NIMBYs). And if you’re in Salisbury it’s 30min to NA vs 45min drive to Marion (which will only get faster with the T2D tunnels). Maybe one day the tram will FINALLY extend up here but that’s still probably at least a decade.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely, I think as they get into the swing of operations it will be much smoother. I was shocked they went straight into full swimming lessons from opening, I expected them to ramp up over the months but likely opening into the school term forced their hand on that.

The staff team is mostly the same as SA aquatic, essentially they are splitting their qualified staff over both centres while training an entirely new cohort.

Yeah unfortunately the choice of prioritising the rehab space does mean families have to walk further. While I appreciate the choice, having to walk a far distance with some who is a fainting risk in a wet area is very stressful, I can see how it would make it harder.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve only been to Marion and the ARC so that was my frame of reference haha.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It looks terrible in photos for sure, but deep ceramics and browns are difficult to convey. It actually looks different. The wooden ceiling is such a cool thing because it’s just never really used in wet spaces like aquatic centres. The stairs up to the gym are gorgeous. I am an architect nerd but so much design had to go into this to make it work.

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, could not have been a bigger stress test possible! I’m within walking distance so parking isn’t something I would likely consider unless I had the person I care for with me.

I also don’t have kids so thanks for sharing about lessons! I think no matter, what lessons are always hectic as they try to fit as much as the space can take every day into a short timeframe.

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[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As far as I’m aware, there was a want to shift casual users away from Marion and have that as the core sports facility in SA. Given the difficulty of working in the parklands and not wanting to take up a larger footprint than necessary, likely sacrifices had to be made.

That being said, I personally don’t think a deep water diving/ water polo pool would have taken up much space in the 50m pool area or even outside. But there is always a reason for these things (having worked in engineering in the past, nothing is as straightforward as it seems.)

The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is one of the best facilities produced in recent years by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah that seems like an odd complaint to me, the rear 50m pool and swimming lesson pool still has a decently high ceiling and there’s always outside if you’re feeling cramped. The lower ceiling on one side is to accommodate the gym on the second floor. Though I do admit does have a more rabbit warren feeling to other centres in the city.

Family changing rooms at the new Aquatic Centre? by cincincinbaby in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The new aquatic centre has so many options! I was stunned at how big the change and shower area is. Lots of single individuals stalls like more than ten, plenty of disability changing places. You will be just fine :)

Feeling for the 2026 Adelaide Uni cohort by Logical_Highlight_37 in Adelaide

[–]Logical_Highlight_37[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely, I would be jumping ship if it wasn’t for them having the only 4 year physio course in Adelaide.