Hieke welcomes babies into heart and home

Jan 21, 2020
MURRAYLANDS woman Hieke decided over a decade ago her mission in retirement would be to nurture infants in her home. Today, her walls are adorned with the faces of close to 40 babies she has cared for, providing a safe and stable environment, often from birth to the age of three months and sometimes longer.Hieke … Continued
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ac.care extends hours in response to heatwave

Dec 16, 2019
REGIONAL homelessness services provider ac.care will extend its opening hours during extreme weather conditions this week to help anyone in the community access a cool space out of the heat.The agency’s community centres in the Murraylands and Riverland will open late until 7pm from Tuesday to Friday to provide a relaxed environment with access to … Continued
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Mentoring program keeps people in homes

Nov 4, 2019
OUR River to Home trial program designed by the Riverland Homelessness Service team was a finalist for a state award and featured on ABC radio, state-wide television and online.The program supports homelessness service clients with a mentor once they have found a home to help ensure they retain their accommodation and avoid eviction.Providing support during … Continued
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Raise the Rate! ac.care backs national campaign to raise social security payments

Oct 17, 2019
ac.care has backed a national campaign to raise social security payments to counteract the growing burden of increased cost of living pressures.The country agency’s call for greater support for the most vulnerable in our community coincides with Anti-Poverty Week.“A fair society is one where everyone can live a dignified life and participate in their community,” … Continued
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International artist and business leader secured for biennial Support Homeless People Luncheon 2020

Sep 26, 2019
COMMUNITY FOCUS: Support Homeless People Luncheon chairman Barry Stafford, committee members Robin Reid, Anne Hinkly-Tyler, Di Ind and Astyn Reid and ac.care marketing and communications manager Jason Wallace launch the 2020 program. Picture: THE BORDER WATCHA RENOWNED South Australian business leader and internationally recognised poet will feature at the biennial Support Homeless People Luncheon on … Continued
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Quilters’ warm gesture for children in care

Sep 23, 2019
MEMBERS of Mount Gambier’s Pine Tree Quilters were saddened when they learnt children on the Limestone Coast taken into state care often had no possessions other than the clothes they were wearing at the time.Inspired to use their creative skills to make a difference, they have helped turn that trend around in a touching way … Continued
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ac.care annual general meeting Oct 16, 2019

Sep 23, 2019

OUR annual general meeting will be held at 5.30pm on October 19, 2019, in Mount Gambier.

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We’re moving – Murraylands services to be consolidated in heart of Murray Bridge

Aug 14, 2019
SOCIAL welfare agency ac.care is “crossing the bridge” and consolidating its services for the region in the heart of Murray Bridge.The not-for-profit country agency will close its main office on Kennett Road and relocate to 29 Bridge Street, improving access for people seeking help from the organisation.Meanwhile, staff from ac.care’s Aboriginal services building on Adelaide … 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

(08) 8724 5400
70-72 White Avenue Mount Gambier, SA 5290
PO Box 1842 Mount Gambier SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Mount Gambier
Community Centre

(08) 8724 5400
22-24 Ferrers Street Mount Gambier, SA 5290
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Mount Gambier
Family Relationship Centre

(08) 8724 5400
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
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Berri Community Centre
Servicing the Riverland

(08) 8580 5300
5 Kealley Street Street Berri, SA 5343
PO Box 1345 Berri, SA 5343
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Murraylands Centre
Servicing the Murraylands, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula

(08) 8531 4900
29 Bridge Street Murray Bridge, SA 5253
PO Box 2090 Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
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Millicent
Community Centre

(08) 8735 5700
57-59 George Street Millicent, SA 5280
PO Box 378 Millicent, SA 5280
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
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