Tag: homelessness

Vulnerable people empowered in demanding year

Empowering vulnerable country people to build strong connections and achieve independence remained a focus for ac.care throughout the 2023/24 financial year.
The country agency was...

Day out brings welcome relief from hardship for those doing it tough

People experiencing hardship in Mount Gambier were recently invited for hair and beauty sessions or to enjoy a cinema screening through experiences organised by...

Heart-warming winter appeal

Country South Australians helped bring warmth to people experiencing hardship this winter with donations of blankets, jumpers, beanies, bedding and more being made to...

Country foster carers needed to help vulnerable children shine

Country foster carers needed to help vulnerable children shine Caring adults living in regional South Australia can provide children and young people unable to...

Seniors show their true colours

Residents and staff at a Millicent aged care facility certainly stepped up to the challenge of raising funds for those experiencing homelessness.
As part of...

Winter warmer appeal calls on community to help bring comfort

Donations of blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing and supplies are in demand by country agency ac.care as it works to support vulnerable people...

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...