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.

Voices for change: The Haven volunteers step up to empower women

Christine Plunkett is hoping to be a voice for change by being a good listener. The retired registered nurse and Soroptimist International member is one of the faces behind The Haven, a new safety hub which officially opens today at...

New club takes fuss out of homework

We’ve all been stumped by heavy homework loads at some point. From tricky math equations to ambiguous essay questions and frustrated exchanges with parents who try in vain to help. A new homework club at Wandana Community Centre aims to...

OUR PEOPLE: Diana Mathew, volunteer

Volunteering can sow the seeds of a healthy community, just ask Diana Mathew. Since joining Wandana Community Centre as a volunteer four years ago, Diana has rebounded from illness and honed new skills while reaping the satisfaction that comes with helping...

OUR PEOPLE: Rob Carver, volunteer

Monday mornings at Wandana Community Centre wouldn’t be the same without Rob Carver and his trusty sidekick, Dasher. The duo play important roles in the Centre’s sprawling community garden, where Rob oversees repairs and Dasher keeps everyone on their toes....

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.