Congratulations to Recycled Runway for their fundraising efforts. Thank you to the committee of: Trudy-Anne, Molly, Leanne and Abby. The bakers – Margaret, Susan, Caroline, Jenni, Sue and Lizzie. The flowers by Robyn. The hall setup helpers – Margaret, Glenn, Janine, Bill and the clothes donated by Anglican Belltwoer Op Shop, Hip Pocket. Photography by … Continued
One of ac.care’s roles is to help prevent a range of social problems impacting Riverland families before they occur, says he Berri based organisation’s new chief executive. Speaking to the Murray Pioneer this week, new ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks emphasised the importance of supporting Riverland children and families to create a stronger community.
Hundreds of homeless people sought refuge at Berri’s ac.care office over a recent 12-month period, emphasising a lack of affordable housing in the Riverland. From July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, 420 people received homelessness services from Berri ac.care workers. Click on the image to read the full article from the Murray Pioneer.
A big thank you to Twisted Threads who donated their knitted scarves, hats, rugs and yarn bombing of the trees at the Mount Gambier Community Centre. These were great to have on hand for the homelessness week lunch. For support please call ac.care’s Limestone Coast Homelessness Service on 8723 0540 (after hours the Homelessness Gateway … Continued
Homelessness week is 7 to 13 August 2017. ac.care provides the Murray Bridge / Adelaide Hills Generic Homelessness Service. ac.care reports for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 their workers provided homelessness services to 501 people who came to the Murray Bridge office. Three hundred and eighty people were new clients. Of … Continued
Homelessness week is 7 to 13 August 2017. ac.care provides the Limestone Coast Generic Homelessness Service and has a range of activities to which everyone is welcome. ac.care reports for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 their workers provided homelessness services to 476 people who came to the Mount Gambier office. Three … Continued
Listen to our retired CEO Rob Foggo’s interview with Ross Womersley about 35 years in the sector here.
Mr Shane Maddocks has commenced as CEO with regional rural non-government organisation and charity, ac.care. The appointment is result of the retirement of previous CEO, Robert Foggo. Mr Maddocks has moved to ac.care from the Red Cross where he served in national leadership roles in community development. He has previously been employed within State government … Continued
The State Government again activated its Code Blue emergency winter response at the weekend for people sleeping rough in South Australia. Housing SA, together with non-government partners, has made additional accommodation available for extended hours due to very cold temperatures. Mount Gambier’s ac.care will provide outreach emergency accommodation and other support. The Code Blue response … 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.
