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National Homelessness Week exhibition shares Murray Bridge voices

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PEOPLE who have experienced sleeping rough in Murray Bridge will share their experiences in a special photography and audio exhibition to mark National Homelessness Week.The Reflections on Homelessness - Our Future Can Still Be Bright exhibition will be hosted at Murray Bridge Town Hall by ac.care.ac.care's Murray Bridge homelessness staff have encouraged people they have … Continued

Donated data keeps vulnerable people connected and safe through crises in country SA

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FREE mobile calls and data will be available to help country South Australians in crisis as homelessness and community services regional agency ac.care steps up support to vulnerable people.Clients at ac.care's Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Berri and Millicent sites now have access to free prepaid Optus SIM cards to ensure they can remain connected."We are … Continued

Boandik mural celebrates culture and connection at Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre

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A BOLD Boandik artwork has been installed on ac.care's Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.The event on Tuesday, May 31, followed the launch of the country not-for-profit organisation's Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan in Berri on May 25, outlining three years of bold action to make a difference in the lives of … Continued

ac.care launches bold vision for change with Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

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COUNTRY not-for-profit organisation ac.care has launched its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, outlining three years of bold action to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The document has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia as part of a national movement and was launched on May 25 with a community event at … Continued

Volunteers play vital role

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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 a community-based … Continued

21 years of care and culture for children

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MORE than 20 years of providing childcare services for the Aboriginal community and vulnerable families in Murray Bridge is being celebrated by country agency ac.care.The organisation is celebrating 21 years of Minya Porlar Creche after a 20th anniversary community party could not be held last year due to COVID-19 regulations.“We are celebrating 21 years of … Continued

Study shows vulnerable people priced out of housing

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Vulnerable priced out of housing About ac.care's homelessness services Snapshot Methodology Findings in detail Policy Implications Vulnerable priced out of housingVulnerable priced out of housingA STUDY of properties available in southern country South Australia has found the private rental market is failing people on low incomes."Some people may have shelter or accommodation, but for many … Continued

Limestone Coast Homelessness Service clients join in Fringe fun

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SHARING TALENT: Friend of ac.care Damien was inspired by Fringe performer Mat E Tricks to share some of his own juggling and circus skills. Picture: TIM ROSENTHALCLIENTS of ac.care's Limestone Coast Homelessness Service shared in the colour and festivities of Fringe Mount Gambier 2022.Street circus performer Mat E Tricks took his startling stunts to the … Continued

ac.care joins Racism. It Stops With Me campaign

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WE believe everyone is entitled to feel they belong.But sadly we are aware racism, including in country South Australian communities, continues to prevent people from equal opportunities and outcomes.Monday, March 21, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, also known as Harmony Day. This year, at ac.care we focused throughout Harmony Week … Continued

ac.care calls for affordable housing priority in state election

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RELATED TOPICS:ac.care helps keep people in their homesVulnerable people priced out of homesHousing crisis highlighted during national homelessness weekREGIONAL agency ac.care is calling on South Australians to consider commitments by candidates to addressing the growing housing crisis in regional areas when they vote in the state election this weekend.The homelessness services provider is seeing an … Continued

ac.care Locations

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.

Mount Gambier
Head office and Foster Care

(08) 8724 5400
70-72 White Avenue Mount Gambier, SA 5290
PO Box 1842 Mount Gambier SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Mount Gambier
Community Centre

(08) 7725 3000
22-24 Ferrers Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Mount Gambier
Family Relationship Centre

(08) 8721 3500
1 Helen Street (cnr Bay Road) Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday
9am to 5pm
Tuesday
10:30am to 5pm
Wednesday
9am to 5pm
Thursday
9am to 5pm
Later by appt
Friday
9am to 5pm
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Berri Community Centre
Servicing the Riverland

(08) 8580 5300
5 Kealley Street, Berri, SA 5343
PO Box 1345 Berri, SA 5343
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Murraylands Centre
Servicing the Murraylands, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula

(08) 8531 4900
29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
PO Box 2090 Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Millicent
Community Centre

(08) 8735 5700
57-59 George Street Millicent, SA 5280
PO Box 378 Millicent, SA 5280
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
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