Foster care staff learn together to keep children safe

Oct 20, 2021

KEEPING all children safe and Aboriginal young people connected to culture were among core focus areas when foster care staff from across ac.care’s regions gathered for three days of intensive development and learning opportunities. Staff from the Limestone Coast, Riverland, Murraylands and Adelaide Hills gathered in Murray Bridge in May to develop their practice skills … Continued

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Long-serving staff members recognised

Oct 14, 2021

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

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Staff unite to celebrate diversity

Oct 14, 2021

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

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Thank you to our dedicated volunteers

Oct 14, 2021

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

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Young people receive start in sector through traineeships

Oct 14, 2021

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

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ac.care provides more safe homes for vulnerable young people

Oct 1, 2021
MORE safe homes will be available for young people unable to live with their birth families in the Riverland and Mount Gambier as ac.care expands its residential care services.The country agency is recruiting child and youth workers to be rostered 24/7 for the first residential care home in the Riverland and an additional home in … Continued
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Special contributions of foster carers celebrated

Sep 21, 2021
DEDICATION: Cindy Driver’s 15 years of dedication to foster care was recognised by ac.care Mount Gambier foster care manager Sherri Winter at an SA Foster and Kinship Carers Week function at the Limestone Coast Pantry on Thursday.MOUNT Gambier’s Cindy Driver stopped counting how many children she had welcomed into her home as a foster carer … Continued
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Trampoline donation brings joy to young girls in care

Sep 21, 2021

A GROUP of young girls in residential care were thrilled to receive a Vuly Ultra medium-sized trampoline recently when Vuly Play decided to donate one of the products to an ac.care therapeutic strength-based care home. The homes are staffed 24/7 by ac.care to care for and support children who are unable to live with their … 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

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 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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