Chatty Bench a place to connect at Murray Bridge

CONNECTING the community is at the heart of the bright yellow Chatty Bench that now proudly sits in Murray Bridge’s central retail district. Launched in September, the Chatty Bench is a community wellbeing project encouraging family, friends and strangers alike to sit down and connect through conversation. Located at the corner of Sixth Street and … Continued

Homelessness service provides beauty and cinema experiences for people in hardship

PEOPLE experiencing hardship in Mount Gambier were recently invited for hair and beauty sessions or to enjoy a cinema screening through experiences organised by country agency ac.care. A group of 10 women received free treatments from hair and beauty students at TAFE SA’s Mount Gambier campus, while a crowd of 45 recently attended a screening … Continued

Country communities show warmth during winter months

COUNTRY South Australians helped bring warmth to people experiencing hardship this winter with donations of blankets, jumpers, beanies, bedding and more being made to ac.care. A surge of community support increased ac.care’s impact during the winter period as people sought shelter and comfort amidst the cooler conditions. In the Limestone Coast, 675 blankets and dozens … Continued

Community at heart of new Millicent garden space

A COMMUNITY garden and outdoor space has been created at the ac.care Millicent Community Centre to support social connection and new opportunities in the heart of the township. Raised garden beds and outdoor seating have beautified the centre’s George Street grounds, creating an attractive and functional space for people to meet, learn and connect. ac.care … Continued

Country foster carers needed to help vulnerable children shine

CARING adults living in regional South Australia can provide children and young people unable to live with their birth parents an opportunity to shine in their own community in a safe and nurturing home. This month, ac.care is encouraging country South Australians to consider joining its network of supported foster carers so the state’s most … Continued

Unique experiences of homelessness shared through gallery exhibition

THE stories of people who have faced hardship and homelessness in the Murraylands district are being shared through a special exhibition at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery to mark National Homelessness Week 2024. Over 50 exhibits, including photographs, audio and art, are on display throughout August to highlight the experience of local people who have been … Continued

We Care Cally Camp Out raises $185,000 to support South Australians

THE 2024 We Care Cally Camp Out event has raised a remarkable $185,000 for South Australian charities to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Major donations announced on the night included $100,000 to the ac.care Murraylands Homelessness Service, $65,000 to Adelaide-based women’s homelessness service Catherine House and $10,000 each to the Vinnies Fred’s … Continued

Community forum to inspire people to open hearts and homes to children

PEOPLE passionate about the welfare of children are urged to attend a foster care forum this month in Strathalbyn to learn how they can make a difference in young local lives. Foster carers are needed to support vulnerable children unable to live with their birth parents in the Murraylands, Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide Hills. Regional … Continued

Winter warmer appeal calls on community to help bring comfort

DONATIONS of blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing and supplies are in demand by country agency ac.care as it works to support vulnerable people through the winter months. A pattern of icy cold weather is impacting people experiencing hardship across the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murraylands, many of whom are already facing significant challenges due … Continued

Loxton volunteer uses personal strengths to uplift community

LOXTON man Tony Collier is a shining example of how personal strengths and experiences can uplift others in the community. He is part of a proud group of volunteers making a meaningful impact at ac.care Berri Community Centre. The 54-year-old joined ac.care as a volunteer in February this year but his first interaction with the … 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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