We have released our 2025-26 Annual Report, sharing the people, partnerships and progress that shaped ac.care’s 40th year of working alongside country communities.
Structured around our five strategic priorities, the report brings together stories from across regional South Australia. It highlights people and families working towards greater stability, communities combining their strengths, and the important contribution of employees, foster carers, volunteers and partner organisations.
ac.care Board Chair Rick Fisher said the report reflected both the impact of the past year and the challenges continuing to shape regional service delivery.
“Our 40th year gave us an opportunity to recognise how far ac.care has come, while remaining focused on the people and communities at the heart of our work today,” Rick said.
“The report celebrates real progress, but it also provides an honest account of the pressures facing country communities and the work still ahead.”
The Annual Report was presented at our recent Annual General Meeting, which followed ac.care’s first full financial year operating as Anglican Community Care Limited.
The gathering also provided an opportunity to recognise outgoing chief executive Shane Maddocks after almost a decade of leadership and formally welcome Stephen Green as ac.care’s new chief executive.
Shane delivered his final AGM report before colleagues and supporters acknowledged his contribution with a standing ovation.
“Shane helped ac.care become a stronger and more capable organisation without losing the compassion, relationships and local understanding at the centre of its work,” Rick said.
“His legacy can be seen not only in what ac.care has achieved, but in the people he trusted, supported and encouraged to lead.”
Steve was formally welcomed following a planned handover that provided continuity while creating space for new leadership.
“Steve understands ac.care, shares our commitment to country communities and brings his own experience and ideas to the role,” Rick said.
“We are confident in the foundations already in place and excited to support him as he shapes the organisation’s next chapter.”
The AGM also confirmed the continuation of ac.care’s existing Board, providing stability through the leadership transition and the organisation’s next phase.
Together, the Annual Report and AGM reflect an organisation proud of its history, grounded in its purpose and ready to take its next steps alongside country communities.
Read ac.care’s 2025–26 Annual Report.
A snapshot of ac.care’s 2025–26 impact
- 314 children were supported in family-based care by local foster carers
- 147 foster carer families provided care through ac.care
- 558 people received early intervention support to help them avoid homelessness
- 1376 people received financial assistance or food through Emergency Relief
- 477 people accessed financial counselling to understand their options and manage financial difficulties
- 196 people moved from homelessness into stable accommodation
- 1152 people accessed programs to strengthen family relationships
- 183 people participated in specialised family violence counselling or group programs
- 63 families were supported through HIPPY to build their confidence as their child’s first teacher
