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Committed to living out the values of justice, kindness, and community care that are at the heart of the Uniting Church’s mission in South Australia.

UnitingCare SA networks between 25 organisations, schools and colleges providing a diverse range of services such as welfare, hospital and health care, accommodation, education, advocacy, emergency support, aged care, children, youth and family support and disability services.

29/10/2026

The Moderator, Rev Peter Morel, lent a hand at Uniting in Care Salisbury this week, helping to unload the OzHarvest food delivery.

Sincere thanks to Peter and to all the staff and volunteers who do such vital work in our relief centres.

29/10/2026

This week (25–31 Oct) is Gambling Harm Action Week. New data on gambling harm in Australia has been released this week, giving us a clearer picture of the impact on our communities.

The Uniting Church in SA is committed to working towards gambling reform at a state and national level.

Test your knowledge with the Spot the Harm quiz, based on the latest data. Which statistics did you find most surprising?

Take the quiz 👉 https://bit.ly/4zc5ZWP

29/09/2026

Congratulations to UnitingSA on their ‘sod turning’ at their new Eleanora housing development at Noarlunga Downs!

Fondly remembered as the ‘Ranch’ when it was owned by Westbourne Park Methodist Church, it was subsequently used as a community centre, homelessness shelter and then crisis accommodation until it closed in 2017.

The two-hectare site will now be developed to incorporate a mix of social and affordable housing as well as some homes that will be sold directly to the open market.

07/08/2026

Early this morning, some of the team from UnitingCare SA and the SA Synod office (including special guest Biscuit!) joined 3,000+ people in Victoria Park to “Walk a Mile in My Boots”.

This fundraising campaign supports the amazing work of Hutt St Centre, which provides essential health and wellbeing support to those experiencing homelessness.

In Australia, it’s estimated that a person sleeping rough walks around 28 km (17.8 miles) each week just to reach essential services and find safety for the night.

Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bCrxSN

06/08/2026

During Loneliness Awareness Week, we’ve been thinking about how we make room for connection.

Some of our most powerful tools for building relationships are local community groups, whether they be churches, sporting clubs, volunteer organisations, or other groups.

As community members, we can promote connection in various ways:
🔹 Host a drop-in event built around a shared interest
🔹 Create a welcoming arrival experience at your community group, with warm faces and clear signage
🔹 Run a ‘bring someone new’ campaign with your group
🔹 Activate public spaces with free, low-barrier events
🔹 Create a local noticeboard (physical or online).

For more tips, visit the official website 👉 https://bit.ly/4vFoSyN

06/08/2026

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week in Australia.

We spend a significant portion of our time at our workplaces, so it’s important that these are spaces for connection.

As coworkers, there are ways we can help each other connect:
🔸 Host a regular team lunch or after work activity
🔸 Create spaces for informal interaction, such as a communal kitchen
🔸 Set up online group chats around interests that staff can join
🔸 Start meetings with a moment to share (make sure it’s optional)
🔸 Create a welcome experience for new starters, such as buddies.

Visit the official website for more tips and resources 👉 https://bit.ly/3RtCf7m

You can also find resources on overcoming loneliness on the Uniting Communities website 👉 https://bit.ly/4vLb59Y

02/08/2026

Did you know that 1 in 2 people living in Australia experience some form of social disconnection?

Today is the start of Loneliness Awareness Week. This year’s theme is ‘Make Room for Connection’.

As individuals, there are simple steps we can take to make room:
🔹 Sit next to someone new
🔹 Wave and stop to chat to those around you
🔹 Invite someone new into something you already do
🔹 Eat with others
🔹 Try a new activity or start an interest group
🔹 Comment or DM instead of simply ‘liking’ someone’s social media post
🔹 Volunteer with a local organisation.

Visit the official website for more info and resources 👉 https://bit.ly/4pBWMmS

Uniting Communities – one of our community care providers – is also committed to addressing the issue through their Overcoming Loneliness project. Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4vLb59Y

10/07/2026

A wonderful Pancake Day fundraiser! Uniting in Care Salisbury is one of our many Relief Centres, providing vital support to their local community.

22/05/2026

The Food Relief Centre at Lefevre Uniting Church Taperoo is 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀.

This week is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 – a time to recognise the vital work of volunteers across Australia. The theme for 2026 is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ – could it be yours?

Every Tuesday, Taperoo averages 60 people coming through their doors in need of food relief. Between 150 and 180 meals are sent into the community each week.

If you can help, please contact Maria at [email protected] to register your interest.

Find out more about the Relief Centre here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PRaBjP

24/04/2026

9 News reported on the growing need for food relief programs across our state. This clip features Lesley Larecki from the Grove Uniting Church Food Relief centre.

We're raising money for our relief centres during Pancake Day season, which runs until the end of June. If your church, school or community group would like to help support these vital programs, there's still time to host your own fundraising event.

Find out more and register here 👇
https://unitingcaresa.ucasa.org.au/donations/

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Adelaide, SA
5000

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https://unitingcaresa.ucasa.org.au/

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