April date set for Support Homeless People Luncheon

REOPENING of state borders has prompted scheduling of Friday 8 April for the Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon at the Barn Palais. The announcement follows several COVID-19 induced postponements of the sold-out event. Everything that makes the luncheon special will remain the same, including keynote speaker Melanie Cooper OAM, emcee Rupert McCall AM and … Continued

20 years of care in Millicent community

A DIVERSE human services centre established in Millicent two decades ago when a need was identified for local support for vulnerable people continues to serve the community.Twenty years of service delivery at the ac.care Millicent Community Centre was recently celebrated with clients invited to express what the centre meant to them, prompting praise for the … Continued

Care for vulnerable more important than ever amid pandemic

RELATED TOPICS:Mother and daughter duo devoted to foster careFirst Christmas on the Limestone CoastFoster care staff learn together to keep children safeMORE than 372 children and young people were placed in safe homes with foster carers across eastern regional South Australia by ac.care last financial year. Meanwhile, over 378 families and individuals in the regions … Continued

Pop-up clinics help ensure COVID-19 vaccine reaches homeless

MORE than 80 people were immunised against COVID-19 last month when pop-up vaccination clinics were held at ac.care sites to ensure people experiencing or at risk of homelessness did not miss out on the statewide roll-out of the vaccine.ac.care partnered with Country SA PHN to hold pop-up vaccination clinics at the Mount Gambier Community Centre … Continued

Free clothing boutique on wheels provides fresh new looks for vulnerable people

KELLY turned to ac.care when the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the loss of her employment and subsequently left her at risk of homelessness.“I lost everything, but support from ac.care made a huge difference through COVID,” she said.Kelly was supported by a case worker at ac.care’s Limestone Coast Homelessness Service, who connected her to the organisation’s … Continued

Mobile wardrobes stocked with new clothing visit Limestone Coast

A MOBILE clothing service operated by not-for-profit partners AnglicareSA and Thread Together is on the way to the Limestone Coast to provide new threads to people doing it tough.Thanks to support from CMI Toyota’s CMV Foundation and an RAA grassroots giving sponsorship, the colourful "mobile wardrobes" are visiting Mount Gambier and Millicent on Wednesday and … Continued

Staff share commitment to care

OUR 243 staff and numerous volunteers work across more than 40 programs and services, but share a common mission and uphold the values of The ac.care Way. The ac.care Way, endorsed by the agency in 2020, focuses on showing compassion and adaptability, embracing excellence and building relationships. Distribution of The ac.care Way statement ensures all … Continued

Clients, staff and volunteers unite to bring colour to Mount Gambier

SOME magic was added to the Mount Gambier Community Centre when it was “Fringed Up” in March as a contribution to the city’s Fringe festivities. Clients, staff and volunteers adopted the Fringe Mount Gambier blue theme, creating an enchanted wonderland for the community to enjoy, with a welcome splash of colour and creativity during the … Continued

ac.care board listens, learns and connects on country during Ngarrindjeri cultural experience

THE ac.care board was privileged to hear direct from Aboriginal people about their experiences, cultures and views about service delivery during the organisation’s board development cultural event in April. The event began with a question and answer panel session featuring inspiring Aboriginal people, including Traditional Yankunytatjara Elder Jack Crombie OAM, his wife Gwen Crombie OAM, … Continued

Celebrating culture and connection to country

RIVERLAND staff member Aaron McArthur (pictured) encourages other Aboriginal men to seek support if they face challenges in their life that they struggle to cope with alone, explaining there is strength in working together with others. He once faced the threat of being homeless with his sons, but sought support from ac.care in the Riverland, … 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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