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From joyful photos of our inter-generational playgroup to heartfelt acknowledgements of Elders during NAIDOC Week, Our News brings together the moments, milestones and messages that matter to our community.

It’s a place for Elders, loved ones, staff and the wider community to stay connected to what’s happening across Aboriginal Community Services — including key updates, event highlights and important announcements about our services and programs.

Whether it’s celebrating together, or sharing essential information, Our News keeps our community informed and included.

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Aboriginal Community Services says “thanks for caring” on Aged Care Employee DayNews

Aboriginal Community Services says “thanks for caring” on Aged Care Employee Day

Day in, day out, Community Support Workers are in the homes of Elders making sure they are living comfortably. Cooks…
August 7, 2025
Elders urge youth to keep culture alive at 30th anniversary of Adelaide’s first Aboriginal aged care providerNews

Elders urge youth to keep culture alive at 30th anniversary of Adelaide’s first Aboriginal aged care provider

"Know who you are, stand tall, get a good education and learn your language"— these are the powerful messages from…
July 28, 2025
Celebrating 9 years in the APY LandsNews

Celebrating 9 years in the APY Lands

Aboriginal Community Services would like to reflect on the 9 wonderful years we have been providing care to the APY…
April 30, 2025
Community Support Workers empower Elders to thrive in their own homesNews

Community Support Workers empower Elders to thrive in their own homes

Community Support Worker Joyleen Rigney has been working at Aboriginal Community Services for six months, and in her time here…
April 7, 2025
How Elders can protect themselves from scamsNews

How Elders can protect themselves from scams

What are scams? Defined by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; scams happen when criminals deceive people to steal their…
April 7, 2025
ACS holds Yarning Group for EldersEvents & ActivitiesNews

ACS holds Yarning Group for Elders

Yesterday ACS held our first Yarning Group for Elders! This marked the beginning of our social programs in Adelaide for…
February 20, 2025
Clinical Team Complete Assessments in APY LandsNews

Clinical Team Complete Assessments in APY Lands

Last month Maggie and Tom from the ACS Clinical Team travelled to the APY Lands, accompanied by Community Engagement Officer…
February 19, 2025
Helping Elders Live With DignityNews

Helping Elders Live With Dignity

Debra Calliss (left), Mel (right)
February 6, 2025
Zoe strengthens relationships with Elders in WhyallaNews

Zoe strengthens relationships with Elders in Whyalla

Zoe McAllister is one of Aboriginal Community Service's Regional Coordinators, based in Whyalla. Aged Care Coordinators manage a case load…
January 5, 2025
Keeping Elders safe in the heatNews

Keeping Elders safe in the heat

Its the time of year where things start heating up, and we want to ensure Elders know how to keep…
December 11, 2024
My Job as a Receptionist at Aboriginal Community ServicesNews

My Job as a Receptionist at Aboriginal Community Services

I often get asked by family and friends what I do here at ACS. My reply is a receptionist and…
December 2, 2024
Elders’ Stories Shared Nation-WideNews

Elders’ Stories Shared Nation-Wide

Aboriginal Community Services has developed a record-keeping project aimed to keep the stories of Elders alive and share their inspiring…
August 26, 2024