Simple Soup, Big Impact: Bringing communities together this August

A SIMPLE bowl of soup can make a big impact. This August, ac.care is inviting businesses, schools, sporting clubs, community groups and individuals to take part in Simple Soup, Big Impact by hosting a soup lunch, dinner or gathering in support of stronger, more connected communities across country South Australia. The idea is simple. Choose … Continued

Community makes homelessness its business through strong winter appeal support

DONATIONS of blankets, bedding, warm clothing, food and pantry items have helped increase the impact of ac.care on vulnerable country South Australians during winter. Generous contributions from community groups, businesses, schools, and local people were crucial in meeting demand as people experiencing hardship received support from ac.care sites across the Limestone Coast, Murraylands and Riverland. … Continued

Limestone Coast business luncheon raises $135,000 to address homelessness

LIMESTONE Coast businesses have banded together to raise $135,000 to increase the impact of country agency ac.care in supporting people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The major fundraising tally was achieved at the 2025 Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon with business, civic, and community leaders among over 400 guests at The Barn Palais … Continued

Winter warmer appeal encourages community to help meet demand

COUNTRY agency ac.care is calling for community support to help meet strong demand for blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing to keep vulnerable people comfortable this winter. The arrival of cold, wintry conditions has led people experiencing hardship to seek help at ac.care’s sites across the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands, with community support crucial … Continued

Prison community gives back at Christmas

A LARGE donation of non-perishable food items was made by the Mount Gambier Prison community to support local people in need over Christmas. Staff and prisoners continued an ongoing tradition of generously donating a variety of food items to ac.care, which was distributed to people seeking support over the festive period. The donation formed part … Continued

Christmas cheer shared with country people seeking support

FESTIVE cheer was shared among hundreds of country South Australians last month thanks to generous community support. Food, toys, vouchers and other goods were distributed to people in need across the Riverland, Murraylands and Limestone Coast, delivering welcomed relief during the holiday period. Broad support was once again received by the Riverland Christmas Appeal, which … Continued

Winter warmer appeal calls on community to help bring comfort

DONATIONS of blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing and supplies are in demand by country agency ac.care as it works to support vulnerable people through the winter months. A pattern of icy cold weather is impacting people experiencing hardship across the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands, many of whom are already facing significant challenges due … Continued

Trampoline donation brings joy to young girls in care

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

Broad community support spreads Christmas cheer

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 supplies help ease budget pressure

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

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

5 Percy Street 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

5 Percy Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to 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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