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.

Andy stands up to violence against women

Andy Wong is wearing orange today to show that he condemns gender-based violence. The Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Manager is standing in solidarity with others around the world who, like him, are determined to change it. ``As a man, I...

Centacare staff rise to the challenge

From practicing gratitude to morning meditation, Centacare staff found news ways to stay calm and client-focused amid the statewide circuit-breaker last week. As South Australians were instructed to retreat to the familiarity of home, essential workers stayed put on the...

Domestic violence support continues

If it is unsafe at home, it is ok to leave. That’s the message from Susie Smith, Manager of Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service, who today reiterated that specialist support remains available for individuals at risk of domestic and family...

PERINATAL ANXIETY: Tell someone who cares

`Tell someone who cares' is the theme for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Action Week (8-14 November). The message is not lost on Clinical Nurse Annette Brown who experienced perinatal depression after the birth of her daughter. Annette is urging friends...

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.