15 July 2008, The Border Watch, 'Free Tax Help'

A free service to help people complete tax returns will be provided at the Community Support Centre from 21st July

11 July 2008, The Border Watch 'Proud Family History on Show'

Elaine Kropinyeri made no secret of how proud she was to be related to the smiling man on our $50 note, her great-uncle David Unaipon

10 July 2008, WinTV South East

Elaine Kropinyeri interviewed on WinTV for NAIDOC week. Elaine told the proud history of her family and her great-uncle David Unaipon, whose picture appears on our $50 note.

10 July 2008, ABC Radio South East

Elaine Kropinyeri interviewed on ABC radio for NAIDOC week. Elaine told the proud history of her family and her great-uncle David Unaipon, whose picture appears on our $50 note. Listen to Elaine and read about her proud family history on ABC South East

9 July 2008, WinTV Riverland

Kirsty Barnett, Anglican Communtiy Care Riverland Manager, interviewed by WinTV in relation to the increase in the minimum wage

1 July 2008, The Border Watch 'Help for Strained Families'

The new Mount Gambier Family Relationship Centre would be an important resource for families

1 July 2008, ABC Radio South East

Kelly Gribben, acting Manager Family Relationship Centre, interviewed regarding the opening of the new Family Relationship Centre.

1 July 2008, WinTV South East

Rob Foggo, CEO Anglican Community Care, interviewed by WinTV regarding the opening of the new Family Relationship Centre.

19 June 2008, South Eatern Times 'Foster Care Drive'

The gathering stressed the urgent need for local carers in the region. Around 25 locals attended the information session.

10 June 2008, The Border Watch, Penola Pennant,

'Desperate need for foster carers'

In a joint effort to recruit more foster carers, Anglican Community Care and Baptist Community Services will run information sessions in the South East. http://www.borderwatch.com.au/

5 June 2008, The Border Watch, '$190m funding pledge praise'

Anglican Community Care CEO, Rob Foggo, said he hoped significant funding would be provided to children in rural and regional communites. http://www.borderwatch.com.au/

20 May 2008, The Border Watch, 'Foster Care Emergency'

Responding to the news that the State Government spent $14.7m last year on motel accommodation for
carers and children in crisis, Anglican Community Care (ACC) chief executive officer Rob Foggo
described the shortage of carers as an emergency situation

11 April 2008, The Border Watch, 'Families battle to pay bills'

At least two Mount Gambier families have lost their homes in the past weeks. Local welfare agencies have also noticed drastic increase in families seeking emergency relief

11 April 2008, ABC radio South East - Homelessness

8 April 2008, WinTV - Homelessness

interview Rob Fogg (CEO Anglican Community Care) regarding Australia's Homeless Youth report and the local Safe as Houses working party for 14-17 year olds who fall through the gaps of existing services.

8 April 2008, The Border Watch, 'Student chases special Olympics goal'

Anglican Community Care organised with the SA PGA Championship committee and Arena Sports for a local youngster to be supplied with a range of sporting goods for this trip to the Special Olympics Junior National Games.  We can report that Amechai was successful in winning two golds and one silver in his events. Congratulations and thank you to SA PGA Championship committee and Arena Sports in Mount Gambier!!

April 2008, Tenison Woods College newsletter 'Outdoor Classroom success'

'... the organisation was extremely pleased the pilot programme in 2007 was successful and they were able to secure funding to run it again this year.'

3 April 2008, The Border Watch, 'Safe House Funding Push'

A Mount Gambier welfare agency is hoping it can establish a safety house for homeless children.

19 March 2008, River News, 'Fundraiser held for local families'

Anglican Community Care in conjuction with the Riverland Vintage Widows held a community fundraiser to financially support two Waikerie families more (PDF download approx 139kb)

26 March 2008, The Border Watch, 'Amalgamation to deliver affordable housing boost'

More affordable housing will be available to the South East following the amalgamation of 50 houses from Blue Lake Housing Cooperative witih Anglican Communtiy Care's Housing Association more

21 March 2008, The Border Watch, 'Turned Away'

A welfare agency has been forced to turn away more than 20 Mount Gambier children seeking refuge front page, continuation, editorial

21 March 2008, The Border Watch, 'Cautious support for bonus changes'

Proposed changes to the baby bonus scheme have been given a cautious welcome by South East community agencies ... more

February 2008, The Courier

Adelaide Hills families are being encouraged to open their homes to a foster child, as the number of children needing care has quadrupled in the area more

29  February 2008, The Border Watch

with Mount Gambier's new domestic violence court up and running Heidi Thompson speaks to Stopping Violence group course facilitator, Tony Byfieldt from Anglican Community Care more

19 February 2008, The Border Watch

11 February 2008, The Advertiser

Outcry as disability funding slashed more

15 February 2008, The Border Watch

Symbolic apology delivers powerful message more

1 February 2008, The Border Watch

Counselling demand surge more

30 January 2008, The Advertiser

Creche keeps doggie blues at bay, The Advertiser more

18 January 2008, The Border Watch

Unique doggy day care proves popular more

17 January 2008, ABC Radio - South East

25 January 2008, The Border Watch

parenting initiative praise more