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.

Pandemic sparks rise in children with OCD

Primary school student Chloe* believes her tablet is contaminated with bad luck, so she has stopped taking it to class. She worries that disaster will befall her family and friends if she uses the device. Chloe fell behind with her studies last...

Centacare welcomes new director

Sarah McRae has commenced as Director of Centacare Catholic Family Services following the retirement of Dale West after 32 years in the role. Formerly Chief Operating Officer of the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), Sarah brings to community services...

Leah’s message on World Day of Social Justice

Leah Howard’s upbringing is a heartening lesson in what compassion and kindness can do for a person. Adopted by her mum and dad at the age of just seven weeks, Leah is unsure where she would be today if not...

SCY team takes happiness on the road

Centacare is playing a key role nurturing the mental health of young people living in rural South Australia. Through the Supporting Children & Youth (SCY) program, we work with families to build their resilience and overcome challenges in their lives. ...

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.