About Us
We support grandcarers to improve the welfare of children
Our Story
Established in 2002 (formerly known as Grandparents For Grandchildren SA), we are a small nonprofit organisation devoted to supporting grandparents and other informal kinship carers, who we refer to as “Grandcarers”, all of whom provide full time primary care for children from their families.
We understand the unique challenges faced by grandparents and kinship carers in South Australia. At Grandcarers SA, we are here to provide support, resources, and a caring community to help you navigate your journey. Discover how we can empower and advocate for you and your family.
Our aim is to help grandparents and other kinship carers to deal with the emotional, practical and financial challenges they face, whilst trying to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children in their care.
Our Values
We believe that grandcarers who have taken on the role of primary carers for their kins’ children deserve our utmost respect, support, and assistance.
We are committed to these values
We also believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that must guide all of our work. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity that recognises and celebrates the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of all grandcarers, including those from historically marginalised and under-represented communities.
To this end, we are also committed to these values
Our Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal Reconciliation
Grandcarers SA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, paying respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We recognise the deep and enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters, and community.
As a not-for-profit supporting kinship carers, we are committed to reconciliation and recognise the ongoing impacts of colonisation, including the Stolen Generations. We believe in the importance of culturally safe and inclusive practices to support kinship carers and their families. Click on link below to see the Reconciliation document.
Acknowledgement of Country
As an organisation we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and the hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Separation
“The feeling of being shattered when you’re separated from someone you love.”
Artist: Kel Rankine from the Ngarrindjeri Group
Acrylic on canvas 11/12/2017
Presented to Grandparents For Grandchildren 2018.
Our Documents
Governance
Our most recent constitution was approved by the board in October 2025.
Our most recent Board Charter
2026 AGM
Strategic Plan
Social and Financial Impact Infographic for 2025
Advocacy
Go to Advocacy page to view documents.
Our Nominations and Awards
- Semi-finalist, 7News Community Achievement, Enriching Children’s Lives Award 2025
- Finalist in the Department Of Child Protection Awards 2025 - Outstanding Service Award Positive Impact
- Accredited at Certificate Level of the Australian Service Excellence Standards - July 2024 to July 2027
- The Grandcarers SA Village Program was nominated for the 2024 Hesta Excellence Awards
- Finalist in the Department Of Child Protection Awards 2023 - Outstanding Service by Non-Government Organisations category
- Winner of the Andamooka Community Project Award in the SA Volunteer Awards 2023
- Finalist in the South Australian Community Achievement Awards
- Recipient of the 2022 Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service
- Winner of the 2021 Governor’s Multicultural Awards - Community Sector
Representatives of Grandcarers SA with the Andamooka Award, Dept. of Human Services CEO Sandy Pitcher (far left) and the Hon Nat Cook MP, Minister for Human Services (far right).
Our Board
Our Ambassadors
Mrs Le OAM was until recently our Patron, whilst her husband was Governor of South Australia. Mrs Le is enthusiastic about the role of Ambassador and looks forward to participating in activities associated with Grandcarers and their Grandchildren.
We see it as an honour that Mrs Le wishes to continue the relationship with Grandcarers SA, and are naturally excited for her future involvement given her genuine interest in the role grandparents play in society, particularly as primary carers.
As well as representing Grandcarers SA, she has devoted her time to over 40 groups and organisations ranging from Cystic Fibrosis SA, to the Children’s Book Council, the Rose Society of SA and Palliative Care South Australia. Mrs Le received the Order of Australia medal in the 2025 Australia Day Honour Rolls.
Jane Reilly OAM is one of South Australia’s most recognized and loved media presenters having enjoyed a distinguished media career spanning four decades.
During her illustrious media career Jane won the 1984 South Australian TV Week Logie Award for Most Popular Female Personality and has been awarded numerous national media awards.
In August 2015 she received an Order of Australia Medal for services to the broadcast media and charitable groups.
After 44 years working in the South Australian media she recently retired from the Fiveaa Radio Breakfast Team, where she was the program’s roving reporter.
Jane currently fills her days with her volunteering and family life. As well as being an Ambassador for Grandcarers SA, she is also an Ambassador for the Norwood, Payneham, St Peters Council, Food Secrets.
However, her primary focus is being “Nana” to Oscar and Hugo, and “Jane” to her 5 step-grandchildren.