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Truck show drives charity support

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Mount Gambier Family Truck Show chairman Peter Burchell, committee member Michelle Nicholls, founder Adam Smith and ac.care Limestone Coast homelessness service manager Jill Pulleine inside the emergency accommodation unit maintained with funding from the annual event to help people in crisis.FIFTY adults, many with children, may have been left with nowhere safe to … Continued

ac.care partners with high school to deliver art therapy

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CREATIVE GROWTH: ac.care program facilitator Lynne Kain has been sharing the benefits of art therapy with Mount Gambier High School students, including Jade Calverley.AN INNOVATIVE program is encouraging youths at Mount Gambier High School to focus on the therapeutic benefits of art to promote self-esteem and address mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.The … Continued

“Nana Barbie” opens heart and home to more than 100 children

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TREASURED: Foster carer Barb Sinclair with a treasured gift from one of the many children she cared for in her Mount Gambier home. GRATITUDE: ac.care Limestone Coast foster care program manager Dani Atkinson thanks Barb Sinclair for nearly 10 decades of welcoming children into her Mount Gambier home. A WELCOMING FACE: Barb Sinclair outside her … Continued

Katie welcomes potential new carers

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KATIE Ireland has developed a deep appreciation of the unique and valued contribution made by foster carers through her role with ac.care.As the agency’s foster care services program support worker for recruitment, assessment and training across eastern South Australia, she is often the first point of contact for compassionate adults seeking the opportunity to make … Continued

March 2019 Community News

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We have recently revamped our community newsletter, take a look! March 2019 Community News ContentAustralia Day honour for our chairmanThree people celebrating 10 years with ac.careNew communications team shares ac.care's storyExtensive career leads to management role at Family Relationship CentrePartnerships with ac.care to support our country communitiesDates for the diaryOther ac.care newsClick Here or on the … Continued

Operational manager Michelle celebrates a decade in community service

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Michelle Toogood, Operational Manager, Therapeutic Strength Based Care (TSBC), Murraylands and Limestone CoastA FIRM belief all children have the right to feel safe, loved and cared for inspired Michelle Toogood to start a career in community service with ac.care a decade ago.She recently celebrated her 10 years of service milestone with the non-government community welfare … Continued

Teresa celebrates 10 years helping children thrive in our community

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Teresa O'Brien, Senior Program Manager, Communities for Children, MurraylandsA FOCUS on making a difference in her home community has delivered Teresa O’Brien a sense of satisfaction over her 10 years working with ac.care, currently as the senior program manager for Communities for Children in the Murraylands.“Through Communities for Children, we are able to provide support … Continued

Lindy-Lou brings extensive experience to Family Relationship Centre manager role

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Lindy-Lou Badger, Manager, Family Relationship Centre, Mount GambierA LEADERSHIP role with ac.care has allowed Lindy-Lou Badger to settle close to her extended family in the vibrant Limestone Coast after an extensive career in education and social services.She was recently appointed manager of ac.care’s Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre, leading a team of counsellors and other … Continued

Australia Day honour for our chairman

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MICHAEL Bleby OAM has seen ac.care grow from employing a few staff in Mount Gambier to building a team of more than 250 delivering a broad range of vital services across regional South Australia.

Instant Family film night gets community talking about foster care

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ac.care Instant Family film night gets community talking about foster care ac.care staff Lisa Fry, Dani Atkinson, Leticia Gosse and Cindy Climas with the foster care information stand at the Oatmill CinemaOUR film night at the Oatmill Cinema on Wednesday, February 13, attracted close to 100 people to engage in an emotional and engaging event … 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
Contact

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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