COUNTRY agency ac.care reached a new milestone in its near-40-year history this month as it officially transitioned to a nationally recognised Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG).
This significant step has been carefully managed by the ac.care Board to align the agency with best practice governance standards and ensures its structure reflects the scale and responsibility of the community services it provides.
Importantly, the support ac.care provides to country South Australians and the agency’s skilled, passionate workforce have not been affected by this transition, which changes the organisation’s legal name to Anglican Community Care Limited, trading as ac.care.
With the transition from Association to Company in effect from October 1, ac.care Board Chair Rick Fisher said it was a positive step that reflected ac.care’s growth and maturity as an organisation.
“The CLG structure is the standard for larger charities and not-for-profits in Australia and this change positions ac.care to continue expanding services, partnerships, and funding opportunities,” Mr Fisher said.
“It also strengthens our reporting and compliance with policies, procedures and governance frameworks all being updated to reflect the new structure, ensuring clear decision-making and accountability,” he said.
“The people we support in the community should not notice any impact in how we deliver care, but these more robust governance processes will help ac.care continue to build strong, sustainable services for the communities we serve.”
Mr Fisher said agency staff across the Limestone Coast, Murraylands and Riverland were unaffected by the transition and there would be no change to how ac.care interacts with other businesses and organisations.
“With ac.care celebrating 40 years of serving country communities in 2026, this transition is a proud milestone for the organisation and I thank the Board, ac.care staff and supporting legal and governance specialists who have supported this process,” Mr Fisher said.
