April date set for Support Homeless People Luncheon

REOPENING of state borders has prompted scheduling of Friday 8 April for the Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon at the Barn Palais. The announcement follows several COVID-19 induced postponements of the sold-out event. Everything that makes the luncheon special will remain the same, including keynote speaker Melanie Cooper OAM, emcee Rupert McCall AM and … Continued

Positive relationships program encourages Limestone Coast men to change track

THREE Mount Gambier agencies have partnered to deliver the Changing Tracks group program for men with the aim of encouraging positive relationships and preventing negative behaviour, including domestic violence. Mount Gambier’s own not-for-profit broad human services agency ac.care will lead the new joint initiative in collaboration with Baptist Care SA and The South East Junction. … Continued

Renowned poet Rupert McCall to visit Mount Gambier for major charity event

MILESTONE: Go Transit chief operating officer Rick Chapman, poet Rupert McCall OAM and Australian singer and musician Bernard Fanning at the launch of Mr McCall’s Golden Soil poetry anthology.CELEBRATED Australian and internationally recognised poet Rupert McCall OAM will visit Mount Gambier to perform the role of emcee for the 2020 Support Homeless People Luncheon on … Continued

“Nana Barbie” opens heart and home to more than 100 children

TREASURED: Foster carer Barb Sinclair with a treasured gift from one of the many children she cared for in her Mount Gambier home. GRATITUDE: ac.care Limestone Coast foster care program manager Dani Atkinson thanks Barb Sinclair for nearly 10 decades of welcoming children into her Mount Gambier home. A WELCOMING FACE: Barb Sinclair outside her … Continued

Operational manager Michelle celebrates a decade in community service

Michelle Toogood, Operational Manager, Therapeutic Strength Based Care (TSBC), Murraylands and Limestone CoastA FIRM belief all children have the right to feel safe, loved and cared for inspired Michelle Toogood to start a career in community service with ac.care a decade ago.She recently celebrated her 10 years of service milestone with the non-government community welfare … Continued

Lindy-Lou brings extensive experience to Family Relationship Centre manager role

Lindy-Lou Badger, Manager, Family Relationship Centre, Mount GambierA LEADERSHIP role with ac.care has allowed Lindy-Lou Badger to settle close to her extended family in the vibrant Limestone Coast after an extensive career in education and social services.She was recently appointed manager of ac.care’s Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre, leading a team of counsellors and other … Continued

Rewarding career opportunities over 10 years for Dianne

Dianne Doll, Counsellor, Family Relationship Centre, Limestone CoastDIANNE Doll has enjoyed a decade-long career in community services after starting as a receptionist with ac.care and progressing through to now nearing completion of a Bachelor of Counselling.She was recently recognised for 10 years of service after working in a variety of roles with the “country specialist” … Continued

Homelessness Week 2018 Limestone Coast

Homelessness Week 2018 Limestone Coast35% experiencing mental health issues   Homelessness week is 6 to 13 August 2018.  ac.care provides the Limestone Coast Generic Homelessness Service and has been providing homelessness services in the Limestone Coast since 1986.  Read more

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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