ac.care CEO Shane Maddocks retires after a decade of impact

Mar 27, 2026

After nearly 10 years leading ac.care, our Chief Executive Officer Shane Maddocks has announced that he will retire from the role in November as part of a planned transition. During Shane’s time as CEO, ac.care has strengthened its early‑intervention focus to help country people avoid crises, expanded support options to meet growing demand, deepened community … Continued

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Ribbon cut on ac.care’s new Percy Street home

Mar 2, 2026

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

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Country foster carers share their voices in our new Why I Care video series

Feb 27, 2026

We’re proud to share Why I Care – a six‑part video series featuring foster carers from across country South Australia who have opened their homes and hearts to children in need. Across the series, carers speak honestly about their own “why” – the reasons they chose foster care and the moments that continue to inspire … Continued

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Powerful parenting documentary to explore healing and connection

Feb 18, 2026

PARENTS and carers across the Limestone Coast are invited to a special community screening of SEEN: The Film, a powerful and heartfelt documentary exploring how our own stories, stress, and healing shape the way we parent. Blending neuroscience, real experiences, and compassionate insight, the film offers a gentle reminder that when parents feel supported and … Continued

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Celebrating 40 years of caring for country communities

Feb 12, 2026

FOUR decades of support for country communities are being recognised today as we unveil our new 40‑year anniversary logo. Since 1986, we have worked alongside country people to ensure everyone has a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Our new anniversary logo marks this milestone and reflects our ongoing commitment … Continued

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Supporting Limestone Coast families to build strong, positive relationships

Jan 29, 2026

The ac.care Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre helps families build strong, positive relationships. We support families who want to strengthen their connections, families who want to stay together through challenging times, and families who are going through separation. Whatever your situation, you don’t have to face it alone – we are here to help. Our … Continued

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Community support gifts joy of Christmas to people in need

Jan 14, 2026

TOYS, food, and vouchers were provided to country South Australians in need last month to help spread Christmas joy. Community donations brought relief and support to families across the Riverland, Murraylands, and Limestone Coast, underscoring the vital role of community contributions during the holiday season. In the Riverland, ac.care staff contributed to the Riverland Christmas … Continued

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A message from the ac.care chief executive

Dec 24, 2025

To our valued supporters, As we close the year, I want to thank you for helping increase ac.care’s impact. Your support drives positive change for country people. Together, we have made considerable strides toward our vision of disrupting cycles of disadvantage and strengthening the fabric of our communities. Country people living in communities across the … Continued

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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

5 Percy Street 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

5 Percy Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to 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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