JobSeeker increase not enough to lift people out of poverty

THE Federal Government’s commitment to a $25 per week long-term rise to the JobSeeker rate is not enough, according to ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks. He said the $50 per fortnight increase, equating to $3.57 per day, when the $150 coronavirus supplement expires at the end of March, would lock job seekers back into … Continued

Murraylands foster care forum to focus on needs of vulnerable young people

TICKETS: Scroll to bottom of article to book tickets below Day Hour Minute SecondA COMMUNITY forum in Murray Bridge will highlight the need for more people to open their hearts and homes to children and young people as foster carers.ac.care will host the Supporting Vulnerable Children in Our Community forum on March 16.“There are sadly … Continued

HIPPY research launch featured on SBS World News

THE launch of landmark research into the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters at the ac.care Murraylands Centre made headlines on SBS World News on February 11, 2021. Read more: RESEARCH LAUNCH: www.accare.org.au/national-research-launch/ KATISHA’S JOURNEY: www.accare.org.au/inspired-to-support-families/

Katisha inspired to support families through education leadership role

KATISHA Jackson is a proud advocate for families in her community after progressing from a HIPPY participant to tutor and then Riverland coordinator of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters. The proud Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba woman was first involved with the program while supporting her nephew and quickly saw the benefit … Continued

National research launch hosted at ac.care

ac.care hosts national research launch showing strong results of early education program TWO landmark academic studies have found a pre-school program delivered in Murray Bridge and the Riverland by ac.care to prepare parents and their youngsters for their educational journey has delivered strong outcomes, particularly among Aboriginal people. WELCOME TO COUNTRY: Harley conducts an official … Continued

Committee drives ac.care support despite COVID-19 stalling truck show

COVID-19 may have stalled the Mount Gambier Family Truck Show for 2020, but it did not stop the dedicated committee behind the unique event continuing to deliver significant support to ac.care in time for Christmas. Faced with the cancellation of the 2020 event, the committee continued various initiatives to maintain its valued contribution to ac.care, … Continued

December 2020 Community News – Christmas Edition

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from ac.care!December 2020 Community News - Christmas EditionFrom the CEOFirst Christmas for foster familyNew chairman appointedA snapshot of our 2019/20 statisticsNew treasurer appointedClick Here or on the image alongside to open the web version of the latest newsletter.

Community support helps ac.care brighten Christmas

LIMESTONE Coast charity ac.care has welcomed support from across the community to spread some festive cheer to those who need it most this Christmas. “Organisations such as ours rely on the support of the communities in which we work so we can reach out to those struggling in country areas,” ac.care chief executive Shane Maddocks … Continued

First Christmas on the Limestone Coast

 A ONE year old child unable to live with her biological parents will be surrounded by a loving foster family this Christmas as they share their first festive season together.Limestone Coast parents Brooke and Mark have extended their family of four boys, including four-year-old Harry, seven-year-old Charlie and two older sons of Mark’s, by welcoming … Continued

ac.care spreads Christmas cheer across the Murraylands

YOUNG people have 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. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Anne at Concordia … 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

70-72 White Avenue Mount Gambier, SA 5290
PO Box 1842 Mount Gambier SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Mount Gambier
Community Centre

22-24 Ferrers Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Mount Gambier
Family Relationship Centre

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

Berri Community Centre
Servicing the Riverland

5 Kealley Street, Berri, SA 5343
PO Box 1345 Berri, SA 5343
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Murraylands Centre
Servicing the Murraylands, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula

29 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge, SA 5253
PO Box 2090 Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Millicent
Community Centre

57-59 George Street Millicent, SA 5280
PO Box 378 Millicent, SA 5280
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
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