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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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Why am I now paying for aged care services?News

Why am I now paying for aged care services?

For Aboriginal Elders across the country the new Aged Care Act has brought on extra financial pressures due to the…
April 14, 2026
Walk of Awareness for the Stolen Generation 2026News

Walk of Awareness for the Stolen Generation 2026

On the 13th of February ACS staff and Elders from the Aboriginal Elders Village walked proudly alongside community in solidarity…
March 4, 2026
Why we encourage complaints in Aged CareNews

Why we encourage complaints in Aged Care

Complaints, giving feedback, and whistleblowing are often taboo. From childhood, many people are taught not to speak up, especially if…
February 3, 2026
Aged Care Manager’s Heartfelt Message to Aboriginal Elders and StaffNews

Aged Care Manager’s Heartfelt Message to Aboriginal Elders and Staff

The Aboriginal Elders Village Site Manager Ingrid has kindly shared her speech that she made at the Village's Christmas party…
January 28, 2026
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Aboriginal Community Services back VACCHO’s call for government to exclude Aboriginal Elders from aged care co-contributionsNews

Aboriginal Community Services back VACCHO’s call for government to exclude Aboriginal Elders from aged care co-contributions

The Interim Commissioner of First Nations Aged Care, Andrea Kelly, wrote in her 2024 report: “An equity-based approach is required…
January 14, 2026
Who is the ACS Board and what do they do?News

Who is the ACS Board and what do they do?

Who is the appointed Board of Management for 2025-2026? You can view our Board Member biographies here. What are the…
December 19, 2025
Outcome of Successful 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)News

Outcome of Successful 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

On behalf of the Board of Management, we are pleased to announce the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 19…
December 19, 2025
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
How will aged care changes impact you?NewsUpdates

How will aged care changes impact you?

2025 is a year of changes for the Aged Care industry. These changes will impact Elders and our organisation. Our…
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