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Foster carers celebrated

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SOCIAL OUTING: Foster carers Rebecca Moroney and Jess Peters with ac.care placement support worker Anne-Maree Irvine.THE remarkable contribution of foster carers providing safe homes to vulnerable children has been celebrated by ac.care with Easter barbecues.The country specialist agency hosted a Limestone Coast Easter barbecue for foster care families, with the Mount Gambier Rapid Relief Team … Continued

Super-mum Michelle provides a loving home for six children

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COUNTRY South Australian mum Michelle was juggling work commitments and caring for her three children as a sole parent when she decided she still had space in her heart and home to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a foster carer.Today, her career is on hold, but her house is full of love, colour and … 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

Country people urged to consider foster care

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SHARE YOUR HOME WITH A CHILD: ac.care’s Deb Salt and Lisa Fry will be encouraging visitors to The South East Field Days to consider opening their hearts to country children in need of safe homes, positive relationships and opportunities to learn and grow.THE need for more caring adults to open their homes to babies and … Continued

Community Connections program to connect people and overcome social isolation

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CONNECTING: ac.care Community Connections manager Sue Watt (second left) with ac.care Community Support Workers Deanne Swift, Cindy Koolmatrie and Sheila Millington are working to connect people in the Murraylands affected by isolation or loneliness to local support groups, community activities, social opportunities and other services.NEW opportunities will be provided to help isolated country people connect … Continued

Mount Gambier foster care coffee morning

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Do you have space in your heart and home to offer a child in the Limestone Coast your love and support as a foster carer?ac.care is seeking caring adults to become foster carers to support vulnerable local children long-term, short-term, in emergency situations or to provide occasional respite for other carers. You can find out … Continued

Foster Care information session coffee morning – Berri

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Do you have space in your heart and home to offer a child in the Riverland your love and support as a foster carer? ac.care is seeking caring adults to become foster carers to support vulnerable local children long-term, short-term, in emergency situations or to provide occasional respite for other carers. You can find out … 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
5 Percy Street 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) 8724 5400
5 Percy Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to 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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