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.

Elsie’s Nature Play Space unveiled

Every now and then a challenge comes along that captures the collective heart of the Southern Community Project Group. All 21 members get on board and skillsets are limited only by imagination. The result of their teamwork and toil will...

Soroptimists and Coolock House team up to celebrate young mums

Young mums at Coolock House have been surprised with picnic baskets packed with goodies ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday. Eight families yesterday enjoyed the spoils of their special gift over an autumn lunch, made possible by the generosity of...

New hub a safe haven for women, children

A new safety hub has opened in Mount Gambier to empower at-risk women and children with information that could one day save their lives. Established by the Women’s Information Service (WIS), The Haven at Mount Gambier Library brings together resources from a...

Calling on creativity to make a difference

What's it like trying to find solutions for young people living homeless when there are no answers? It's tough, harrowing and requires immense creativity, says Renae Heinrich, Intake Worker and Case Manager at the Outer North Youth Homelessness Service. ...

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.