KATIE Ireland has developed a deep appreciation of the unique and valued contribution made by foster carers through her role with ac.care. As the agency’s foster care services program support worker for recruitment, assessment and training across eastern South Australia, she is often the first point of contact for compassionate adults seeking the opportunity to make a difference in the…Read more
SHARING the message ac.care is a “country specialist” helping ensure people across eastern South Australia have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships is the focus of the organisation’s new communications department. Leticia Gosse and Jason Wallace have joined ac.care's new communications department. FORMER editor of The Border Watch Newsgroup Jason Wallace has been…Read more
Michelle Toogood, Operational Manager, Therapeutic Strength Based Care (TSBC), Murraylands and Limestone Coast A 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 agency. Michelle is…Read more
Teresa O'Brien, Senior Program Manager, Communities for Children, Murraylands A 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 and work together…Read more
Lindy-Lou Badger, Manager, Family Relationship Centre, Mount Gambier A LEADERSHIP role with ac.care has allowed Lindy-Lou Badger to settle close to her extended family in the vibrant Limestone Coast after an extensive career in education and social services. She was recently appointed manager of ac.care’s Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre, leading a team of counsellors and other staff. “I look…Read more
