Tag: homelessness

City takes homelessnesss action

Alocal councillor has been prompted to question what work is being pursued by Mount Gambier City Council after witnessing homelessness in the Blue Lake...

City centre homelessness situation escalates

Moves are being made to address a situation where homeless people are sleeping in Mount Gambier’s Commercial Street. Community concern has been growing regarding several...

Family budgets stretched thin

Alocal service provider helped a record number of the less fortunate during last year’s season of giving through the Mount Gambier Mayor’s Community Christmas...

Severe weather on way

Severe weather impacting Adelaide and many parts of South Australia this weekend has prompted a Severe Weather Activation to assist people sleeping rough remain...

Cost of living crisis takes toll

Homelessness in Mount Gambier persists as an ongoing issue amidst the housing and cost of living crisis.
ac.care Homelessness and Community Services senior manager Trish...

Businesses dig deep to combat homelessness

The organisers of a major Limestone Coast charity event were thrilled with the community’s response following five years of delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions. The...

Businesses make life-changing difference

One of the region’s biggest charity events for 2023 is just 10 days away with The Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon returning to...

Public housing concerns addressed

Minister for Human Services Nat Cook has reassured Mount Gambier residents the government is committed to increasing public housing. The statement comes after Mount Gambier...

Public housing plea

Afrustrated Mount Gambier resident is calling for transparency regarding public housing in the region. Kefi Supports co-founder and chief executive Toby Harrap said he faced...

Major fundraiser back on calendar

One of the Limestone Coast’s biggest fundraising events is back to support the work of ac.care in supporting vulnerable people at risk of or...

Community connects over cuppa

The community hub in Millicent run by ac.care has recently established another friendly way of connecting with locals. “Cuppa Care” it is a weekly time...

‘Get active and care for your community’

Limestone Coast residents are being urged to take on a personal active challenge and raise money for ac.care as the organisation faces unprecedented demand...

Homelessness crisis deepens

Country agency ac.care is calling for support from regional businesses and the community as it faces unprecedented demand on homelessness and emergency relief services. A...