SEVENTY years of service has been dedicated to ac.care by six staff who marked 10 and 15 year milestones for long-term employment during the financial year. Millicent-based family support worker Cheryl Brennan and client support officer Jenny Morris were both recognised for a remarkable 15 years of service. Ms Brennan said she valued the positive … Continued
OUR 2020 ac.care and connect day brought staff from our diverse programs and sites together at three regional locations in the Riverland, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier. The event began with a Welcome to Country by local elders and other representatives of the local Aboriginal community, an address by chief executive officer Shane Maddocks reflecting … Continued
VOLUNTEERS are vital in delivering ac.care’s mission of ensuring all country people have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Formed in Mount Gambier 35 years ago, the “country specialist” agency combines the efforts of staff, community partnerships and dedicated volunteers to make a difference in people’s lives. “We are … Continued
FOUR Aboriginal trainees joined the ac.care staff team as part of an annual program launched in 2021 to provide opportunities for young people to develop skills to succeed in the workplace.Among the new recruits is Marni, who is undertaking her traineeship at the Mount Gambier Community Centre while studying a Certificate III in Business.“I have … Continued
A GROUP of young girls in residential care were thrilled to receive a Vuly Ultra medium-sized trampoline recently when Vuly Play decided to donate one of the products to an ac.care therapeutic strength-based care home. The homes are staffed 24/7 by ac.care to care for and support children who are unable to live with their … Continued
WE saw the generosity of regional communities at the end of a challenging 2020, with strong support for our Christmas appeals. Diverse donors, from church groups to service clubs, businesses, schools and individuals across our regions contributed, allowing us to spread some Christmas cheer to hundreds of vulnerable country South Australians. More than 200 children … Continued
FOOD relief became increasingly important for vulnerable clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, with our sites offering free supplies of fresh produce, baked goods and other groceries. An ongoing partnership with national non-profit organisation SecondBite continued to result in significant weekly supplies to the Mount Gambier Community Centre. Meanwhile, connections with businesses across the regions, including … Continued
MORE than 120 blankets and other winter warmers were donated to ac.care to support vulnerable people coping with cold conditions thanks to the TripleM and SAFM 96.1FM Limestone Coast 2021 blanket appeal. Community members and businesses dropped off items at the Mount Gambier and Millicent community centres, while the campaign also led to donations in … Continued
YOUNG people shared the festive spirit by taking part in the Communities for Children Murraylands Christmas tree decorating challenge facilitated by ac.care. Students from schools and kindergartens decorated white Christmas trees with themes of their choice, celebrating the festive season while being encouraged to practice team work, creativity and planning. “The ac.care Communities for Children … Continued
CATCHY tunes created by Murraylands children as part of the Stories Through Song project received a strong response online when shared during National NAIDOC Week 2021.The songs were created by children at St Joseph’s and Tyndale Christian schools in Murray Bridge, along with Mannum Community College.Earlier in the year, children at the schools were joined … Continued
ac.care is a dynamic organisation servicing the South Australian communities the Limestone Coast, Murraylands, Riverland, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.
Our mission is for all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships.
Please find our service locations here or use our contact form to request a service.
