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WE saw the generosity of regional communities at the end of a challenging 2020, with strong support for our Christmas appeals. Diverse donors, from church groups to service clubs, businesses, schools and individuals across our regions contributed, allowing us to spread some Christmas cheer to hundreds of vulnerable country South Australians. More than 200 children … Continued

FOOD relief became increasingly important for vulnerable clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, with our sites offering free supplies of fresh produce, baked goods and other groceries. An ongoing partnership with national non-profit organisation SecondBite continued to result in significant weekly supplies to the Mount Gambier Community Centre. Meanwhile, connections with businesses across the regions, including … Continued

THE 2020 Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon was postponed until 2022 due to uncertainty around public events as a result of COVID-19. Luncheon committee chairman Barry Stafford said the event remained “sold out” with 500 bookings carried over to a date to be set in 2022 for what is one of the region’s largest … Continued

CONGRATULATIONS to the team behind Recycled Runway, which won the 2021 award for South Australian Community Event of the Year. Since its inception eight years ago, Recycled Runway has grown to become not only a key social event for the Mount Gambier community, but played an instrumental role in highlighting the important issue of textile … Continued

MORE than 120 blankets and other winter warmers were donated to ac.care to support vulnerable people coping with cold conditions thanks to the TripleM and SAFM 96.1FM Limestone Coast 2021 blanket appeal. Community members and businesses dropped off items at the Mount Gambier and Millicent community centres, while the campaign also led to donations in … Continued

YOUNG people shared the festive spirit by taking part in the Communities for Children Murraylands Christmas tree decorating challenge facilitated by ac.care. Students from schools and kindergartens decorated white Christmas trees with themes of their choice, celebrating the festive season while being encouraged to practice team work, creativity and planning. “The ac.care Communities for Children … Continued

  CREATING opportunities for vulnerable country people requires a community effort and we are grateful to be supported by many organisations, businesses and individuals. We sincerely thank you for your time, donations and care. We thank our foster families for their care and commitment. We thank our volunteers for their time and energy. We thank … Continued