Tag: ac.care

Craft group puts skills to good use

Members of a Millicent craft group have put their talents to good use by assisting the vital community support role of ac.care. The Live and...

Caring for vulnerable more important than ever now

More than 170 children and young people were placed in safe homes with foster carers across the Limestone Coast by ac.care last financial year. Meanwhile,...

Mayor launches Christmas appeal

Local businesses, community groups, families and individuals are being encouraged to consider those who may be struggling this festive season by providing a donation...

Free boutique provides new looks for vulnerable people

Kelly turned to ac.care when the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the loss of her employment and subsequently left her at risk of homelessness. “I lost...

ac.care works to keep community connected

New opportunities will be provided to help isolated country people connect and build positive relationships in the Limestone Coast through ac.care’s Community Connections program. Program...

Foster carers help transform lives

Foster carers make a remarkable contribution to young lives, welcoming children in state care into the safety and security of their own homes. ac.care works...

Learning centre students reveal
 hand-made textile creations

Students at Mount Gambier’s Independent Learning Centre displayed their creative flair recently, taking part in the Recycled Runway competition featuring guests from the Mount...

Family provides loving home

Having two young girls of their own has not held Kate and Jeremy Thomas back from welcoming more than 20 children into their home...

Safe homes sought for vulnerable children

Twenty vulnerable children unable to live with their biological parents in the Limestone Coast could not be placed in long-term family-based placements due to...

Homelessness prevention focusses on tenancy support

Ayoung couple feared they may be evicted from their Mount Gambier home before approaching ac.care for support. The charity’s emergency relief and financial counselling helped...

Community service given fresh new look

The Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre has had a revamp to ensure the site is welcoming to all, catches attention to raise awareness of...