SEVENTY years of service has been dedicated to ac.care by six staff who marked 10 and 15 year milestones for long-term employment during the financial year. Millicent-based family support worker Cheryl Brennan and client support officer Jenny Morris were both recognised for a remarkable 15 years of service. Ms Brennan said she valued the positive … Continued
OUR 2020 ac.care and connect day brought staff from our diverse programs and sites together at three regional locations in the Riverland, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier. The event began with a Welcome to Country by local elders and other representatives of the local Aboriginal community, an address by chief executive officer Shane Maddocks reflecting … Continued
VOLUNTEERS are vital in delivering ac.care’s mission of ensuring all country people have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Formed in Mount Gambier 35 years ago, the “country specialist” agency combines the efforts of staff, community partnerships and dedicated volunteers to make a difference in people’s lives. “We are … Continued
FOUR Aboriginal trainees joined the ac.care staff team as part of an annual program launched in 2021 to provide opportunities for young people to develop skills to succeed in the workplace.Among the new recruits is Marni, who is undertaking her traineeship at the Mount Gambier Community Centre while studying a Certificate III in Business.“I have … Continued
KATIE Ireland has developed a deep appreciation of the unique and valued contribution made by foster carers through her role with ac.care.As the agency’s foster care services program support worker for recruitment, assessment and training across eastern South Australia, she is often the first point of contact for compassionate adults seeking the opportunity to make … Continued
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.
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