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ac.care extends hours in response to heatwave

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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

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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

Raise the Rate! ac.care backs national campaign to raise social security payments

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ac.care has backed a national campaign to raise social security payments to counteract the growing burden of increased cost of living pressures.The country agency’s call for greater support for the most vulnerable in our community coincides with Anti-Poverty Week.“A fair society is one where everyone can live a dignified life and participate in their community,” … Continued

International artist and business leader secured for biennial Support Homeless People Luncheon 2020

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COMMUNITY FOCUS: Support Homeless People Luncheon chairman Barry Stafford, committee members Robin Reid, Anne Hinkly-Tyler, Di Ind and Astyn Reid and ac.care marketing and communications manager Jason Wallace launch the 2020 program. Picture: THE BORDER WATCHA RENOWNED South Australian business leader and internationally recognised poet will feature at the biennial Support Homeless People Luncheon on … Continued

Quilters’ warm gesture for children in care

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MEMBERS of Mount Gambier’s Pine Tree Quilters were saddened when they learnt children on the Limestone Coast taken into state care often had no possessions other than the clothes they were wearing at the time.Inspired to use their creative skills to make a difference, they have helped turn that trend around in a touching way … Continued

ac.care annual general meeting Oct 16, 2019

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OUR annual general meeting will be held at 5.30pm on October 19, 2019, in Mount Gambier.

We’re moving – Murraylands services to be consolidated in heart of Murray Bridge

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SOCIAL welfare agency ac.care is “crossing the bridge” and consolidating its services for the region in the heart of Murray Bridge.The not-for-profit country agency will close its main office on Kennett Road and relocate to 29 Bridge Street, improving access for people seeking help from the organisation.Meanwhile, staff from ac.care’s Aboriginal services building on Adelaide … Continued

Truck show drives charity support

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Mount Gambier Family Truck Show chairman Peter Burchell, committee member Michelle Nicholls, founder Adam Smith and ac.care Limestone Coast homelessness service manager Jill Pulleine inside the emergency accommodation unit maintained with funding from the annual event to help people in crisis.FIFTY adults, many with children, may have been left with nowhere safe to … Continued

ac.care partners with high school to deliver art therapy

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CREATIVE GROWTH: ac.care program facilitator Lynne Kain has been sharing the benefits of art therapy with Mount Gambier High School students, including Jade Calverley.AN INNOVATIVE program is encouraging youths at Mount Gambier High School to focus on the therapeutic benefits of art to promote self-esteem and address mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.The … Continued

“Nana Barbie” opens heart and home to more than 100 children

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TREASURED: Foster carer Barb Sinclair with a treasured gift from one of the many children she cared for in her Mount Gambier home. GRATITUDE: ac.care Limestone Coast foster care program manager Dani Atkinson thanks Barb Sinclair for nearly 10 decades of welcoming children into her Mount Gambier home. A WELCOMING FACE: Barb Sinclair outside her … 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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