Lutheran Care

04/11/2026

A big thank you to FIA SA for inviting our Head of Brand, Communications and Partnerships, Katrina Ranford, to speak at its Showcase about Lutheran Care's Be the Village marketing campaigns to recruit foster carers, created with help from Adelaide creative agency WO Advertising.

It was great to share how we're using joyful, playful messaging to raise awareness and generate enquiries from people who might consider becoming foster carers.

We received some good feedback, particularly around the value of hearing about a marketing objective that isn't measured in dollars raised, but in awareness, engagement and potential foster carer enquiries. There was also a real appreciation for the use of positive, uplifting messaging in a world that can often feel full of doom and gloom.

The Showcase was also a wonderful opportunity for our team to connect with other organisations and charities doing fantastic work across fundraising and marketing.

Congratulations to FIA SA on a successful Showcase.

To watch the most recent TV commercial in the Be the Village series, titled Dog, visit: https://youtu.be/2cDq7t6SGug

04/11/2026

This is lovely. What did our volunteer do to help an older gentleman with vision impairment experience the familiar sights of England once again?

She decided to be his eyes, using descriptive storytelling and Google Maps to take him on a journey through places he remembers from his homeland.

Another beautiful connection through Lutheran Care's Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme.

A Lutheran Care volunteer has brought colour and connection back into the life of an older man with vision impairment, thanks to Google Maps.

03/11/2026

“Our financial counsellors spend significant time helping people simply prove their identity or access basic banking services. Add distance, rising fuel costs, enormous food prices and digital barriers, and even the most basic assistance can become out of reach."

Lutheran Care responds to the Northern Territory Council of Social Services' report looking at cost of living increases over the past decade.

03/11/2026

Just one of the many great things happening at Family Zone Ingle Farm 🎨🖌

02/11/2026

Representatives from Lutheran Care attended the FIA SA Fundraising Showcase on Friday, where local fundraising professionals and not-for-profit leaders gathered for a day of learning, connection and fresh thinking under this year's theme 'Fundraising Reframed' 🧡

Representing Lutheran Care was Head of Brand, Communications and Partnerships Katrina Ranford, Communications Officer Amelia Dawkins and Donor Relations Officer Paola Mavrogiannis.

Katrina was also a guest speaker on the day, shining the spotlight on Lutheran Care's successful Be the Village Foster Care campaign, which used humour, joy, everyday family chaos, authentic stories and distinctly South Australian experiences to make fostering feel more human and achievable.

It was a fantastic event, full of interesting presentations, case studies, panel discussions and peer learning - all focused on the evolving future of fundraising.

The team enjoyed the opportunity to learn, collaborate and reframe what fundraising can be in a rapidly changing environment, and the chance to connect with others in the sector 😊

29/10/2026

Lutheran Care's Head of Brand, Communications and Partnerships Katrina Ranford will be speaking at the SA Fundraising Showcase tomorrow, shining the spotlight on Lutheran Care's successful Be the Village Foster Care campaign 🧡

Rather than relying on traditionally serious or sombre foster care advertising, our Be the Village campaign used humour, joy, everyday family chaos, authentic stories and distinctly South Australian experiences to make fostering feel more human and achievable.

Katrina and some members of her team will join fundraising professionals, not-for-profit leaders and sector changemakers for a day of learning, connection and fresh thinking under this year's theme 'Fundraising Reframed'.

We look forward to sharing details from the event 😊

26/10/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer and want to know more?

Say hello to our friendly Foster Care team and make some bracelets!

This Saturday 31 October, visit Lutheran Care at the Prospect Spring Fair and have a chat with us about how Foster Care might work for you. Whether it’s providing respite or full-time care, there are opportunities for everyone to give a little of your world and change a child or young person's life 🫶

Register for our upcoming in person or online information sessions by visiting https://www.lutherancare.org.au/foster-care-information-sessions/

25/10/2026

Share the love this Christmas and donate to Lutheran Care's Emergency Relief Program 🫶

Whether it's food, clothing, or bedding, your gift can help South Australians this Christmas.

Please help us extend our services to meet demand, so more people can be supported when they need it most by visiting a donation drop off location today.

Learn more about our Emergency Relief Program at https://www.lutherancare.org.au/emergency-relief/

23/10/2026

Last Friday, Daniela from Family Zone and Bhaama, Family and Relationships Counsellor, attended the Murray Bridge Mental Health & Well-being Expo. At this event, they built connections, engaged with a range of local service providers, and promoted mental health awareness 🫶

Family Zone offers a variety of support programs for families that benefit children and young people and their families, and people in the broader community. Find out more at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/family-zone/

20/10/2026

Lynne visits two older people regularly. One has experienced a particularly difficult period, including time in hospital, rehabilitation and a nursing home. Although their visits were initially arranged for every fortnight, Lynne felt he needed more company. So she made a decision: she would visit every week instead.

Lynne knows the connection works both ways. Visiting keeps her active and positive, while reminding her how fortunate she is to be able to help someone else feel connected. Having lost her husband, she believes he would be proud of what she does today.

Read about Lynne, one of our wonderful volunteers with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme:

Lutheran Care volunteer Lynne's role in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme makes all the difference to an older person facing isolation.