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Uniting Communities We're an inclusive not-for-profit organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians.

For more than 120 years, we have created positive change for South Australian communities. We help those in need find the courage to move forward through enriching their lives and uniting the communities in which they live. By tackling the deep-seated challenges that affect people’s lives, we are working to create systemic change and brighter futures for all South Australians. Building upon the foundations of our past, we're taking bold steps into the future through innovation, social responsibility and sustainability.

Sometimes, a shared meal can be the start of something special. 💜Through our Bfriend program, Eating Out brings LGBTQIA+...
14/10/2026

Sometimes, a shared meal can be the start of something special. 💜

Through our Bfriend program, Eating Out brings LGBTQIA+ people together for free monthly dinners across Adelaide, creating welcoming spaces to make friends and know that they belong.

Eating Out has already brought around 100 people together. Now, we're asking for your support to keep the dinners going into 2027. 🍽️

Today is GiveOUT Day, Australia's national day of giving to LGBTQIA+ causes. Just $30 can give someone the opportunity to share a meal and connect with their community.

And with eligible donations matched dollar for dollar while funds last, your support could go twice as far! 🌈🌈

A big thank you to everyone who has already contributed. If you haven't yet, you can donate today or show your support by leaving a Love Note on our campaign page. 👉 https://giveoutday.org.au/o/uniting-communities-bfriend-program

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Our SETS and GRIT Program teams recently joined the NACYS Spring Carnival, bringing along a community stall and fun, int...
14/10/2026

Our SETS and GRIT Program teams recently joined the NACYS Spring Carnival, bringing along a community stall and fun, interactive activities for children, young people and families.

The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, share information about our programs and services, and create a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone attending.

A special thank you to the SETS and GRIT teams for their collaboration and support in making the day such a success.

We’re proud to work alongside NACYS to support children, young people and families in our community. Partnerships like this help us build stronger connections, share resources and create more opportunities for people to participate, connect and feel supported.

Take a look at some highlights from the day 📸

We were honoured to attend the 2026 SA Child Protection and Family Support Awards on Friday and celebrate the incredible...
13/10/2026

We were honoured to attend the 2026 SA Child Protection and Family Support Awards on Friday and celebrate the incredible people making a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Your dedication, compassion and commitment are truly deserving of recognition. 🙌

We are especially proud of Vashti, who was nominated for Foster Carer of the Year and selected as a finalist by the Department for Child Protection, South Australia.

While she couldn’t attend the event, she had the best possible reason. On the day of the awards, she was on her way back from a 6,000-kilometre Return to Country journey with a young person in her care.

As Vashti reflected: “I can’t think of a more fitting reason to have missed it than being away supporting one of my young people to connect with their family and history.” 💬

Her words are a powerful reminder of the dedication shown not only by Vashti, but also by foster carers across our community every day.

Thank you, Vashti, and thank you to all our foster carers for the care, stability and support you provide for children and young people.

📷 Photos 1-2 courtesy of the Department for Child Protection SA.

This National Carers Week, we’re recognising the people who quietly support family members and friends every day.Caring ...
12/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we’re recognising the people who quietly support family members and friends every day.

Caring can take many forms, and every caring experience is different. What all carers deserve is to feel seen, valued and supported.

There are simple ways we can all care for a carer:

💚 Check in and ask how they are
💚 Listen without judgement
💚 Offer practical help or a break
💚 Remind them that support is available

At Uniting Communities, our Carer Support Programs offer practical advice, emotional support and opportunities to take a break. Whether it’s time to rest, connect with others or find support that suits your situation, we’re here for you and the person you care for.

Learn more about our support for carers: www.unitingcommunities.org/service/older-people/support-for-carers

October is Mental Health Month, and we’re proud to once again sponsor the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia’s m...
07/10/2026

October is Mental Health Month, and we’re proud to once again sponsor the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia’s month-long campaign.

This year’s theme is ‘Find your way to wellbeing’.

Wellbeing looks different for everyone, and so does the path to getting there.

Across Uniting Communities, we work with people at different stages of mental health challenges, distress and recovery through services like headspace Mount Gambier, Chrysalis Forensic Mental Health, Family Mental Health Support Services, Lifeline Adelaide, Therapeutic Counselling Services, Ruby's Reunification Program SA and Reconnect, GRIT Program and Bfriend.

Support starts with understanding what matters to each person, recognising their strengths and working with them towards the outcomes they want to achieve.

Whether you work in the mental health space or simply want to focus on your own wellbeing, explore the Mental Health Month program and find your way to an event, activity or conversation that feels right for you.

🗓️ Check out the full calendar of Mental Health Month events at mhcsa.org.au/events

Planning your end-of-year celebration? 🎉Bring your team together at the U City Function Centre, right in the heart of Ad...
06/10/2026

Planning your end-of-year celebration? 🎉

Bring your team together at the U City Function Centre, right in the heart of Adelaide.

Whether it’s a Christmas party, end-of-year lunch or team celebration, U City offers a memorable place to wrap up the year. And when you book with us, your event has an impact beyond the celebration.

All profits from the U City Function Centre support Uniting Communities’ work across disability, youth services, aged care, homelessness, family counselling and mental health crisis support through Lifeline Adelaide. 🧡

Celebrate the year while supporting people and communities across South Australia.

Find out more and start planning at ucity.com.au/function-centre

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In the lead-up to today’s International Day of Older Persons, we asked some of our residents at Murray Mudge to finish o...
01/10/2026

In the lead-up to today’s International Day of Older Persons, we asked some of our residents at Murray Mudge to finish one simple sentence:

“I know a thing or two about…” 💬

What followed was a beautiful reminder that the people around us are full of stories we might never think to ask about.

A model. A ballerina. A teacher doing cartwheels while seven months pregnant. A singer at the Royal Albert Hall. A marriage spanning 64 years. These stories are still part of who Geraldine, Chris, Ron and Pat are today.

That was the wonderful thing about asking one very simple question. We weren’t just hearing stories about the past. We were discovering parts of people we might otherwise never have known.

This International Day of Older Persons, why not ask a parent, grandparent, neighbour, friend or colleague: “What do you know a thing or two about?”

Take the time to listen. You might be surprised by the fascinating stories you uncover. ✨

Many of our teams at Uniting Communities work closely with young people every day. We know they often face tough questio...
23/09/2026

Many of our teams at Uniting Communities work closely with young people every day. We know they often face tough questions, unexpected problems, or just need a bit of guidance on what to do next. 🤝

If the young people you support are looking for answers, Guglielmo Plain from our Law Centre is here to help.

Guglielmo recently featured in a fantastic two-part ABC Behind the News High series. He helps young people understand their rights, what to expect when dealing with police and the courts, and where they can turn when they need trusted legal advice. ⚖️

Legal language can quickly become confusing or overwhelming. These short videos break everything down into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand information.

You can watch the full two-part series here:

📽️ Part 1: www.abc.net.au/btn/high/what-to-do-if-you-get-in-trouble-with-the-law/107130984
📽️ Part 2: www.abc.net.au/btn/high/what-young-people-should-know-about-the-law-part-2/107157346

Please remember, our Law Centre provides free, independent, and confidential legal advice for young people. For more information or support, reach out to our team on 8202 5960 or at [email protected].

Dementia can change a lot, but it doesn’t change who someone is, the life they’ve lived, the relationships they value or...
21/09/2026

Dementia can change a lot, but it doesn’t change who someone is, the life they’ve lived, the relationships they value or the things that bring them joy.

This Dementia Action Week, we’re recognising the hundreds of thousands of Australians living with dementia, along with the family members, friends and carers who share the journey with them. Around two in three people living with dementia remain in the community, making connection, understanding and inclusion especially important.

Through Uniting Communities Side by Side program, we see just how valuable it can be to spend time with others who understand some of the changes dementia can bring. It might be sharing experiences over a cuppa, learning practical strategies, heading out for an activity, having a laugh together or simply enjoying a few days away from the usual routine.

Because living with dementia is still living, with strengths, humour, friendships, adventures and plenty of stories still to be written.

This Dementia Action Week, let’s keep listening, learning and creating communities where people living with dementia are recognised for who they are, not defined by a diagnosis.

Dementia Australia

Last Friday, Family by Family coaches attended the annual Puddle Jumpers Breakfast. This year’s theme, Let Them Lead, ex...
17/09/2026

Last Friday, Family by Family coaches attended the annual Puddle Jumpers Breakfast. This year’s theme, Let Them Lead, explored what can happen when adults make space for children and young people to have a genuine say in the things that affect them.

The morning connected strongly with the work of Family by Family, where families build on their strengths, share experiences and support each other through the messy, funny and unpredictable reality of family life.

It was a great reminder that supporting families doesn’t always mean adults having all the answers. Sometimes it means listening closely, stepping back a little and recognising that the youngest person in the room might have something pretty important to say. 🫶

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