Boandik mural celebrates culture and connection at Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre

May 31, 2022
A BOLD Boandik artwork has been installed on ac.care's Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.The event on Tuesday, May 31, followed the launch of the country not-for-profit organisation's Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan in Berri on May 25, outlining three years of bold action to make a difference in the lives of … Continued
Find out more

ac.care launches bold vision for change with Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

May 27, 2022
COUNTRY not-for-profit organisation ac.care has launched its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, outlining three years of bold action to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The document has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia as part of a national movement and was launched on May 25 with a community event at … Continued
Find out more

Volunteers play vital role

May 26, 2022
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 a community-based … Continued
Find out more

21 years of care and culture for children

May 18, 2022
MORE than 20 years of providing childcare services for the Aboriginal community and vulnerable families in Murray Bridge is being celebrated by country agency ac.care.The organisation is celebrating 21 years of Minya Porlar Creche after a 20th anniversary community party could not be held last year due to COVID-19 regulations.“We are celebrating 21 years of … Continued
Find out more

Foster carers celebrated

May 11, 2022
SOCIAL OUTING: Foster carers Rebecca Moroney and Jess Peters with ac.care placement support worker Anne-Maree Irvine.THE remarkable contribution of foster carers providing safe homes to vulnerable children has been celebrated by ac.care with Easter barbecues.The country specialist agency hosted a Limestone Coast Easter barbecue for foster care families, with the Mount Gambier Rapid Relief Team … Continued
Find out more

Super-mum Michelle provides a loving home for six children

May 5, 2022
COUNTRY South Australian mum Michelle was juggling work commitments and caring for her three children as a sole parent when she decided she still had space in her heart and home to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a foster carer.Today, her career is on hold, but her house is full of love, colour and … Continued
Find out more

Study shows vulnerable people priced out of housing

Apr 27, 2022
Vulnerable priced out of housing About ac.care's homelessness services Snapshot Methodology Findings in detail Policy Implications Vulnerable priced out of housingVulnerable priced out of housingA STUDY of properties available in southern country South Australia has found the private rental market is failing people on low incomes."Some people may have shelter or accommodation, but for many … Continued
Find out more

Limestone Coast Homelessness Service clients join in Fringe fun

Apr 8, 2022
SHARING TALENT: Friend of ac.care Damien was inspired by Fringe performer Mat E Tricks to share some of his own juggling and circus skills. Picture: TIM ROSENTHALCLIENTS of ac.care's Limestone Coast Homelessness Service shared in the colour and festivities of Fringe Mount Gambier 2022.Street circus performer Mat E Tricks took his startling stunts to the … Continued
Find out more
1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 30

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
Contact

Mount Gambier
Community Centre

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

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
Contact

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
Contact

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
Contact

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
Contact
© All rights reserved ac.care 2024
Designed and Developed by DMAOK
Seek Help