Archived News and Information
JCS is now an approved aged care provider
03 April 2017
JCS is now an approved provider of aged care. Click here to find out more about what these changes mean for consumers and JCS.
March Community Connections
14 March 2017
Our March edition of Community Connections is now available. Click here to read the latest news and updates from JCS.
Care Recipients Rights and Responsibilities
27 February 2017
From today the Charter has been amended, in line with the Increasing Choice in Home Care measure. The Charter of Care Recipients’ Rights and Responsibilities – Home Care outlines the rights and responsibilities of care recipients when receiving care in their home.
For a copy of the Charter of Care Recipients Rights and Responsibilities – Home Care, click here or contact us to request a copy.
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Active Choices. Active People.
23 February 2017
Our Active Choices. Active People. model of service promotes Consumer Directed Care (CDC) principles for individuals who access our services, Click here for more information.
Consumer Directed Care
16 February 2017
From 27 February 2017, if you currently have or are considering a home care package in the future, it will become simpler to choose the service provider that is right for you. Click here for more information.
Registered Charity Tick
07 December 2016
The ACNC has developed the Tick of Charity Registration (the Registered Charity Tick) for registered charities to show the public that they are registered with the ACNC.
The Registered Charity Tick aims to give reassurance to the public that registered charities are transparent and accountable by highlighting their presence on the ACNC Charity Register.
You can find out more about JCS including viewing our Annual Information Statements by clicking here
2016 Annual Report
05 December 2016
A copy of our 2016 Annual Report is now available to download.
To download a copy , click here
If you have trouble opening the annual report as a PDF document, please contact us on 8363 5400.
National Volunteer Week 2016
9 May 2016
Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week 2016, which runs from 9-15 May. In 2016 the theme is Give Happy, Live Happy which, explores the research that shows volunteers live happier and healthier lives.
JCS says a huge THANK YOU to all our fantastic volunteers who dedicate many hours to support us deliver our valued services and programs to our community members.
Honouring SA’s Jewish ANZACS, 100 years on
14 April 2016
South Australia's Jewish ANZACS will be honoured in a special event as part of the national Centenary of ANZAC Jewish Program at the Adelaide Hebrew Congregation at 2 pm on April 17. Read More
JCS achieves outstanding result following Quality Review
31 March 2016
Following our Quality Review undertaken by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency on Tuesday, 22 March, we are pleased to advise that JCS successfully met each of the 18 Expected Outcomes. Read More
Are you a Carer within the Jewish Community of SA?
9 March 2016
Are you a Carer within the Jewish Community of SA? You are invited to register for our upcoming Carers Function to be held in April.
For further information, and to register your interest, click here
Changes to Client Fees from 1 March
17 February 2016
From 1 March 2016, there will be changes to client contributions and fees for all JCS programs and services. To learn more about these changes, please visit our information page
Carer support programmes funding extension for JCS
17 February 2016
The Assistant Minister for Social Services, Hon Alan Tudge MP, recently announced a 12 month grant extension for organisations delivering carer support services.
JCS is currently funded as part of the Counselling, Support, Information and Advocacy (CSIA) carer support programme and as part of this announcement we will have our grant agreement extended through to 30 June 2017.
To read the Media Release by Hon Alan Tudge MP, click here
JCS Receives CHSP Funding until 30 June 2018
JCS signs comprehensive funding agreement to deliver quality CHSP services to the Jewish Community until 30 June 2018
To read all the information, click here
