Message from the CEO
Welcome to the first edition of our Supporter magazine for 2026, through which I am looking forward to sharing the stories and moments that reflect the heart of AnglicareSA and the impact we make together.
Turning the clock back to December last year, we celebrated our new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Since 2021, we have taken an in-depth look at our reconciliation journey and how we, as an organisation, can move towards real change with lasting purpose. We involved our employees, First Nations community leaders, and customers to inform our RAP Working Group and ensure ownership and participation in the creation of the approach and commitment to reconciliation. I thank our RAP Working Group, RAP Ambassadors, and everyone within AnglicareSA, as well as external stakeholders who have played a part in the development and delivery of this significant document. I thank you, our dedicated community of supporters who walk alongside us as we serve those who need us the most. Together we change lives.
showcase the work we do to support the South Australian community, but to do it alongside a proud sporting club and its passionate fan base. The Reds also opened their doors to our Foster Care Services team for a special behind-the-scenes look at the Hindmarsh-based club for young people in care and their families, including meeting a number of players and coaches in the weeks leading up to the event. Another of our exciting new initiatives is a partnership with the RAA helping young people with lived care experience to gain their licence sooner and with confidence. With the RAA providing a trained and qualified driving instructor who will be available for four driving sessions of up to two hours each week, we are supporting young people like Hamish (Page 4) to have greater access to independence, opportunity, and connection to work, study, friends, family, and community. February also saw the turning of the sod on a $13.3 million Believe Housing Australia development project to deliver 29 new homes for women aged over 55, who are the fastest-growing cohort of homeless people in Australia. Supported by the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), our housing arm, as trustee of the Laura and Alfred West Cottage Homes (LAWCH) portfolio, is progressing redevelopment projects at three sites in Kilburn and Mitchell Park.
Throughout December and January, our annual Christmas Appeal and Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive proved once again to be a significant highlight, thanks to our generous community of supporters. Through the Christmas Appeal, we raised more than $100,000 to provide crucial emergency assistance to South Australians in need. A strong contingent of volunteers, community groups, and organisations also helped us pack and deliver food hampers and gifts to almost 1,500 homes. The impact of these initiatives is only possible because of the dedication of everyone at AnglicareSA who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make both the Christmas Appeal and the Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive the successes they were. Outside of the organisation, our parishes and school communities also play a significant role in these efforts, often working side by side. It was heartwarming to see the dedication and compassion shown by students and parish members alike in supporting families and individuals in need. We were once again proud to partner with Adelaide United Football Club, becoming a gameday partner in February for another heartwarming Teddy Toss (Page 5). This is a powerful community event, now in its second year, that enables us to not just
Regards Grant Reubenicht
Cover: Hamish is on the road to independence thanks to a partnership between AnglicareSA and the RAA
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