THREE days a week, Janet Becker drives 30 minutes from her home to the ac.care Berri Community Centre, where she helps run cooking groups, supports art sessions and welcomes people into the space with warmth and humour. While she now volunteers regularly at the centre, Janet first connected with ac.care during a difficult period in … Continued
THE impact of country agency ac.care has always been powered by people – staff, partners and, importantly, the volunteers who help us reach further and support more country South Australians every day. As we celebrate National Volunteer Week (May 18-24) and its 2026 theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” … Continued
COUNTRY agency ac.care officially opened our new Percy Street site on Friday morning, bringing together community members, partners and supporters to celebrate a space created to better serve people across the Limestone Coast. We welcomed staff, Board members, Anglican parish representatives, service providers, local businesses, civic leaders and families connected to our work for a … Continued
LIMESTONE Coast trans man Mark Collins earns a living helping people in need at ac.care’s Mount Gambier Community Centre, which sits in stark contrast to his first visit to the Ferrers Street site several years ago on the brink of homelessness. It has been a challenging journey for Mark, made more difficult by managing a … Continued
COUNTRY people are being encouraged to join a fun and valued network of volunteers increasing the impact of local charity ac.care and directly supporting vulnerable people. Volunteers are being sought to support ac.care’s service delivery at its community centres in Berri, Mount Gambier and Millicent, which provide valuable day-to-day opportunities for vulnerable people. Duties include … Continued
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
CELEBRATING the meaningful impact and significant contribution of our foster carer network is important to our agency. We work with an amazing community of foster carers across the Limestone Coast, Riverland, Murraylands, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, who every day are making a difference in the lives of children and young people. One way we were … Continued
Do you want to help local people and give back to your community this year? Our community centres in Berri, Millicent and Mount Gambier are currently seeking volunteers to help deliver services and programs, support the agency’s day-to-day and share their skills and experience with others. Volunteering with ac.care can be fun and flexible, ranging … Continued
THE rising cost of living, lack of affordable housing and impacts of the River Murray floods led thousands of country South Australians to seek support from regional agency ac.care last financial year. Data collected during the 2022/23 financial year showed increased demand across many key ac.care services, including homelessness and emergency relief, financial counselling, as … Continued
TWO proud Ngarrindjeri women have developed resource packages for Indigenous children living in care in the Riverland to create and grow connection to local First Nations culture.
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.
