South Australia
Joined May 2010
ac.care supports National Close the Gap Day to close the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. We must achieve health equality by 2030. closingthegap.gov.au
Happy NAIDOC Week 2021. Celebrations arrived late due to COVID-19, but the ac.care Murraylands team was thrilled to support this year’s events throughout last week, including the bridge walk and Deadly Colour Fun Run. #DeadlyColourFunRun #NAIDOC #Murraylands
Thrilled to see our senior Aboriginal advisor Kathy Rigney recognised today at the Ngarrindjeri Nation NAIDOC Awards as the Elder of the Year. Kathy is a valued member of the team, providing valued guidance on cultural matters and supporting staff in learning and development.
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Have you registered to attend our Riverland foster care forums to find out how your care could transform the life of a local child? Visit accare.org.au for details. August 19 at Berri (noon) and Renmark (6pm).
Community partnerships increase the impact of our donated funds. Have you considered becoming a regular donor to your local, not-for-profit human services agency? Ensure your tax-deductible donation dollars help people in country South Australia - accare.org.au/donate
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We want to ensure country people have safe homes, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. How we strive towards those aims and evolve as a NFP dedicated to country people is outlined in our strategic plan accare.org.au youtu.be/i1JgxC6hM8U
A COMMUNITY forum in Murray Bridge will highlight the need for more people to open their hearts and homes to children and young people as foster carers. ac.care will host the community forum on March 16. Register: eventbrite.com.au/o/accare-3…
THE Federal Government’s commitment to a $25 per week long-term rise to the JobSeeker rate is not enough, according to ac.care chief executive officer Shane Maddocks. accare.org.au/jobseeker-incr…
The longer-term impact of COVID-19 is now coming to light more clearly, particularly on the most vulnerable people in our society, with fears of a looming homelessness crisis in regional SA. accare.org.au/housing-crisis…
ac.care hosted the launch of landmark academic studies finding a pre-school program we deliver in Murray Bridge and the Riverland to prepare youngsters and parents for their educational journey delivered strong outcomes, particularly among Aboriginal communities.
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ac.care Mount Gambier Community Centre 22-24 Ferrers Street is open until 7pm tonight offering food, water, sunscreen, hats and shelter.
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ac.care Mount Gambier Community Centre 22-24 Ferrers Street open until 7pm tonight #mountgambier #homelessness xitter.cf/SA_DCSI/status/9534870…
#CodeRed activated for people sleeping rough due to extreme #heat. Westcare Centre 11-19 Millers Crt open until 8pm, Trace-a-Place 135 Currie St open until 7pm on Wed, Thurs &Fri. @LWBAustralia 12 Crawford St Berri open until 7pm Wed&Thurs. Find out more bit.ly/2mLouzk
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No cuts to community services! Tax cuts lead to pot holes! We're ready for the @tourdownunder and tomorrow's Unley Gourmet Gala on @kingwilliamroad ! #saparli
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The Pine Tree Quilters recently donated 16 hand made quilts for ac.care to distribute to foster children in the Limestone Coast. Read More here ow.ly/CRpu30hbVcs
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Our 9-pt plan to cut cost of energy, water & essential telecommunications. Tiser story - bit.ly/2AdzJoP Our full policy- bit.ly/2iTzpE Join our mail list- bit.ly/2AdQFLX Become a SACOSS member - bit.ly/2BXsv8R #saparli
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Thank you Murray Bridge Lions Club for the donation of Christmas food hampers.
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Annual General Meeting Wednesday 18th October at 5:30pm accare.org.au/single-post/20…