ac.care spreads Christmas cheer across the Murraylands

YOUNG people have 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. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Anne at Concordia … Continued

New home for Murraylands services

Services consolidated in heart of Murray Bridge IT WAS a milestone year for ac.care with access for clients greatly enhanced when three Murraylands offices were consolidated at one site in the heart of Murray Bridge. Opening of the ac.care Murraylands Centre in December brought staff together at the central Murray Bridge location. “The major project … Continued

Hieke welcomes babies into heart and home

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

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

Teresa celebrates 10 years helping children thrive in our community

Teresa O'Brien, Senior Program Manager, Communities for Children, MurraylandsA FOCUS on making a difference in her home community has delivered Teresa O’Brien a sense of satisfaction over her 10 years working with ac.care, currently as the senior program manager for Communities for Children in the Murraylands.“Through Communities for Children, we are able to provide support … Continued

Murraylands Christmas Appeal 2018

Last year the Murraylands community generously donated to the Christmas appeal and ac.care was able to distribute 220 Christmas hampers to families and children in the community. Please donate this year so we can spread some Christmas cheer to local families who have been going through a tough time. For more information contact Thanuja at … Continued

Homelessness Week 2018 Murraylands Adelaide Hills

Homelessness Week 2018 Murraylands43% experiencing mental health issues   Homelessness week is 6 to 13 August 2018.  ac.care provides the Murraylands Generic Homelessness Service and has been providing homelessness services in the Murraylands since 2004.  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, 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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