Our story

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework informed by the values and principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Support is provided regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background.

Specialist Domestic Violence Services

We support women and children to reclaim and maintain their fundamental human right to safety. Centacare provides accommodation, outreach services, case management, counselling and other crisis support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic and family violence.

Relationship Support Services

We work in partnership with individuals, families and children to provide sustainable parenting and relationship support. From playgroups to specialist children’s counselling, family dispute resolution, chaplaincy support and pre-marriage education, services are tailored to your personal needs.

Growing demand for foster families for primary school aged children

The five-year-old face of Centacare’s new foster care campaign is one of the lucky ones. After spending eight months in residential care, `Jamie’ found stability and love with a foster family shortly before his fourth birthday. Sadly, he is the...

New room a delight for the senses

A giant beachfront mural sets the scene in Centacare’s new sensory room at Seaton. Under a blue sky, footprints in the sand lead to the water, instilling a sense of peace and calm in the space unveiled today...

Join our circle of care! New foster care recruitment campaign launched

Meet, Jamie. The cute, brown haired five-year-old is among a cast of faces fronting a new Centacare campaign to encourage people to become foster carers. Launched today by Centacare Foster Care, the campaign puts children at the heart of our...

NCPW2020: Tarnia intent on seeing young mums thrive

Tarnia Parker is a Team Leader with Centacare's Young Family Support Program at Louise Place. The service provides 24-hour accommodation and support to help young mothers nurture their baby and build independence. Parenting is difficult at any age, but try...

Ways To Give

Centacare stands with those in our community who experience poverty, unemployment, discrimination, racism and other forms of exclusion. Your donations help ensure the continuing provision of quality services.