March 2019 Community News

We have recently revamped our community newsletter, take a look! March 2019 Community News ContentAustralia Day honour for our chairmanThree people celebrating 10 years with ac.careNew communications team shares ac.care's storyExtensive career leads to management role at Family Relationship CentrePartnerships with ac.care to support our country communitiesDates for the diaryOther ac.care newsClick Here or on the … Continued

Operational manager Michelle celebrates a decade in community service

Michelle Toogood, Operational Manager, Therapeutic Strength Based Care (TSBC), Murraylands and Limestone CoastA FIRM belief all children have the right to feel safe, loved and cared for inspired Michelle Toogood to start a career in community service with ac.care a decade ago.She recently celebrated her 10 years of service milestone with the non-government community welfare … Continued

Teresa celebrates 10 years helping children thrive in our community

Teresa O'Brien, Senior Program Manager, Communities for Children, MurraylandsA FOCUS on making a difference in her home community has delivered Teresa O’Brien a sense of satisfaction over her 10 years working with ac.care, currently as the senior program manager for Communities for Children in the Murraylands.“Through Communities for Children, we are able to provide support … Continued

Lindy-Lou brings extensive experience to Family Relationship Centre manager role

Lindy-Lou Badger, Manager, Family Relationship Centre, Mount GambierA LEADERSHIP role with ac.care has allowed Lindy-Lou Badger to settle close to her extended family in the vibrant Limestone Coast after an extensive career in education and social services.She was recently appointed manager of ac.care’s Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre, leading a team of counsellors and other … Continued

Australia Day honour for our chairman

MICHAEL Bleby OAM has seen ac.care grow from employing a few staff in Mount Gambier to building a team of more than 250 delivering a broad range of vital services across regional South Australia.

Instant Family film night gets community talking about foster care

ac.care Instant Family film night gets community talking about foster care ac.care staff Lisa Fry, Dani Atkinson, Leticia Gosse and Cindy Climas with the foster care information stand at the Oatmill CinemaOUR film night at the Oatmill Cinema on Wednesday, February 13, attracted close to 100 people to engage in an emotional and engaging event … Continued

Film Night ‘Instant Family’ Mount Gambier 13th February 2019

  Movie Fundraiser Join us for an ‘Instant Family’ film night supporting at-risk local kids. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and watch the comedy about a US foster care family journey based on a true story.After the movie learn about foster services in the South East and how the system compares in Australia from our local experts. … Continued

Rewarding career opportunities over 10 years for Dianne

Dianne Doll, Counsellor, Family Relationship Centre, Limestone CoastDIANNE Doll has enjoyed a decade-long career in community services after starting as a receptionist with ac.care and progressing through to now nearing completion of a Bachelor of Counselling.She was recently recognised for 10 years of service after working in a variety of roles with the “country specialist” … Continued

Recipients Youth Resilience Scholarship

Thanks to Cops for Kids we have been able to issue more Youth Resilience Scholarships.  Please donate to this worthwhile scholarship.   Here is just one quote from a young person and you can read more quotes from young people on the scholarship page   “My goals are too, complete year 12 and graduate with … Continued

November 2018 Community Resolve Brief

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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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