Financial counselling team shares guide for COVID-19 support options

  Click the link to access our COVID-19 financial support explainer: ac.care COVID-19 financial support explainer 03042020 THE Australian Government and various government departments, agencies and other organisations have rolled out support packages and special payments to help people affected financially by measures to control COVID-19.ac.care’s financial counselling team has helped compile a handy list … Continued

ac.care welcomes $1.1b Commonwealth COVID-19 package to support vulnerable Australians

ac.care has welcomed a national moratorium on evictions as an important measure to help regional South Australians avoid the risk of becoming homeless amid economic uncertainty resulting from COVID-19. Meanwhile, the organisation is assessing the Federal Government’s $1.1b package, which was announced on Sunday, to support vulnerable people nationally to ensure the benefits reach regional … Continued

ac.care maintains services to assist vulnerable people while making changes to reduce COVID-19 risk

CONTINUING SUPPORT: ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks says the organisation has modified its operations in line with advice from officials to reduce risks around the spread of COVID-19, while maintaining delivery of services to the community.SERVICES to support vulnerable people are increasingly important as uncertainty grows over the impact of COVID-19 in regional South … Continued

COVID-19 update for ac.care sites and services

ac.care sites and services remain open across regional South Australia and we have implemented measures to safeguard clients, employees, volunteers and site visitors in response to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19.Measures introduced include requirements for people at risk of carrying coronavirus to contact ac.care via phone on 1300 ACCARE (1300 222 273) rather than … Continued

Appeal launched for housing project to provide accommodation and support for young people at risk of homelessness in Murray Bridge

DONATE NOW REGIONAL agency ac.care is leading a bold cross-agency project to deliver accommodation and support for young people at risk of homelessness in Murray Bridge.A fundraising target of $100,000 has been set to make the vision a reality with a vacant property now secured, partnerships formalised and a broad program designed to address the … Continued

2020 Support Homeless People Luncheon sold out

THE 2020 Support Homeless People Luncheon to be held on Friday 3 April at the Barn Palais has sold out. Five hundred people will gather to be entertained by emcee Rupert McCall OAM and hear keynote speaker Melanie Cooper AM at the premier fundraising and business networking event for the Limestone Coast.The first luncheon was … Continued

Renowned poet Rupert McCall to visit Mount Gambier for major charity event

MILESTONE: Go Transit chief operating officer Rick Chapman, poet Rupert McCall OAM and Australian singer and musician Bernard Fanning at the launch of Mr McCall’s Golden Soil poetry anthology.CELEBRATED Australian and internationally recognised poet Rupert McCall OAM will visit Mount Gambier to perform the role of emcee for the 2020 Support Homeless People Luncheon on … Continued

Hieke welcomes babies into heart and home

MURRAYLANDS woman Hieke decided over a decade ago her mission in retirement would be to nurture infants in her home. Today, her walls are adorned with the faces of close to 40 babies she has cared for, providing a safe and stable environment, often from birth to the age of three months and sometimes longer.Hieke … Continued

ac.care extends hours in response to heatwave

REGIONAL homelessness services provider ac.care will extend its opening hours during extreme weather conditions this week to help anyone in the community access a cool space out of the heat.The agency’s community centres in the Murraylands and Riverland will open late until 7pm from Tuesday to Friday to provide a relaxed environment with access to … Continued

Mentoring program keeps people in homes

OUR River to Home trial program designed by the Riverland Homelessness Service team was a finalist for a state award and featured on ABC radio, state-wide television and online.The program supports homelessness service clients with a mentor once they have found a home to help ensure they retain their accommodation and avoid eviction.Providing support during … 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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