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

Callington community to show it cares at Cally Camp Out

ADELAIDE Hills and Murraylands communities will come together for a meaningful night of family fun around a campfire this winter with a goal of raising $100,000 for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The inaugural We Care Cally Camp Out, presented by Australian Portable Camps, will feature live performances and guest speakers during a … Continued

Pensioner digs deep for homelessness after personal housing struggle

A MOUNT Gambier pensioner has provided basic living essentials to support more than 10 vulnerable residents as a way of giving back following her own brief involvement with ac.care’s homelessness service. Louise Rawle, 77, made the sizeable donation of new clothing, sleeping mats and hygiene products to the Mount Gambier Community Centre after months of … Continued

New initiative has Riverland community chatting

A GLOBAL initiative that connects communities and ‘gets people chatting’ has launched in the Riverland. Country agency ac.care has launched the Riverland’s first Chatty Café, a weekly event at Berri hoping to brighten the day of residents while reducing social isolation in country communities. The Riverland community is invited to join the distinct yellow ‘Have … Continued

Community need drives agency to start shuttle bus

COUNTRY agency ac.care is driving to break barriers for local people by offering a free shuttle bus to key services and retailers in Mount Gambier. The agency has started weekly dedicated return trips for residents to access Foodbank Mount Gambier or the Mount Gambier Marketplace. The initiative was launched last month following feedback from visitors … Continued

Second block of four Studio Purpose apartments for youths at risk of homelessness in Murray Bridge completed and handed over to ac.care

LIVES of vulnerable youths in Murray Bridge will be turned around after the community has worked together to develop a second set of four units to provide housing for youths at risk of homelessness. Charity Habitat for Humanity South Australia has led the construction phase of the project led by ac.care, converting two disused duplexes … Continued

Business gives back with $17,000 project at child and youth care home

A MOUNT Gambier business has made a significant contribution to support vulnerable young people living in an ac.care child and youth residential care property. O’Brien Electrical Mount Gambier donated around $17,000 in goods and labour to improve the local property, including installation of a solar energy system and complete garden makeover of the rear yard. … Continued

Brodie’s big challenge raises $8600 for country homelessness

MOUNT Gambier eight year old Brodie has inspired a community and raised $8600 for country homelessness in the process after completing an acTIVE.care running challenge in January. Brodie pledged to run throughout January while fundraising to support ac.care’s homelessness and emergency relief services with his initial $200 target soon snowballing into the thousands as community … 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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