Uniting Communities

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 fo

undations of our past, we're taking bold steps into the future through innovation, social responsibility and sustainability.

It was a privilege to join Reconciliation SA’s National Reconciliation Week Breakfast this morning – the largest event o...
27/05/2026

It was a privilege to join Reconciliation SA’s National Reconciliation Week Breakfast this morning – the largest event of its kind in Australia.

Our team was proud to represent Uniting Communities, and it was especially meaningful to stand alongside so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members from across our organisation.

We left the morning feeling proud of the work happening across South Australia, grateful for the leadership of First Nations peoples, and committed as ever to continuing the work of building culturally safe and respectful services.

Reconciliation South Australia

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. 🖤💛❤️This year’s theme is ‘All in’. It's a time to reflect on ...
27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. 🖤💛❤️

This year’s theme is ‘All in’. It's a time to reflect on our shared history, strengthen relationships, and consider the role each of us can play in creating a more just and connected future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Across Uniting Communities, teams are marking the week in different ways – from attending local events and learning opportunities, to creating space for conversation, reflection and connection in their workplaces and communities.

Whether you’re joining an event, starting a conversation, or taking time to learn more, every action contributes to a stronger culture of respect, understanding and truth-telling.

How are you recognising Reconciliation Week? Check the events happening across South Australia. Remember, these events are open to everyone: www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar

26 May is National Sorry Day. Today, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, and we ...
26/05/2026

26 May is National Sorry Day.

Today, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, and we reflect on the ongoing impacts of forced child removal on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.

At Uniting Communities, this message connects to the work we do alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities every day. It reminds us of the importance of listening, learning, truth-telling and continuing to strengthen culturally safe and respectful services.

We recognise the knowledge, leadership and strength of First Nations peoples, and the work still required to support healing and lasting change.

As we lead into National Reconciliation Week, we encourage you to get involved with these community events: www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar 🖤💛♥️

Last week, more than 250 people attended our inaugural Health & Wellbeing Education Expo in Mount Gambier.With 38 stallh...
25/05/2026

Last week, more than 250 people attended our inaugural Health & Wellbeing Education Expo in Mount Gambier.

With 38 stallholders from across the Limestone Coast, the Expo brought together a wide range of health, wellbeing and community services, creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and access valuable support and information.

It was fantastic to see so many meaningful conversations, new connections and collaborations throughout the day.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, hosted a stall, volunteered or helped spread the word.

Events like this highlight the importance of connection, collaboration and accessible support in building healthier communities. 💚

See highlights from the day 👇

As part of National Volunteer Week, yesterday we hosted a special morning tea to thank and celebrate the more than 350 v...
21/05/2026

As part of National Volunteer Week, yesterday we hosted a special morning tea to thank and celebrate the more than 350 volunteers who make UC what it is. 💚

Across Lifeline Adelaide, Family by Family, Bfriend, Goodwill South Australia, headspace Mount Gambier and many more programs, volunteers show up for people across our communities every day.

We were also honoured to welcome Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Health & Wellbeing, who visited the Lifeline Adelaide phone room and heard firsthand from Crisis Supporter Andy about what it means to answer the phone when someone has nowhere else to turn.

The Minister thanked volunteers for their essential contribution to the community and recognised the vital role they play in the health and wellbeing of South Australians.

He also congratulated Lifeline Crisis Supporter Keith Clark, recipient of the Joy Noble Medal, the highest honour for an individual volunteer in South Australia. 🏅

Thank you to Blair Boyer MP for joining us to celebrate National Volunteer Week. And to every UC volunteer, thank you for showing up for people when they need it most, often quietly and behind the scenes. You make our impact possible.

Our volunteers make a profound difference to people’s lives across South Australia, and we’re proud to see their impact ...
20/05/2026

Our volunteers make a profound difference to people’s lives across South Australia, and we’re proud to see their impact recognised.

This National Volunteer Week, Lifeline Adelaide Crisis Supporter Keith Clark was awarded the Joy Noble Medal at the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2026 – the highest honour for an individual volunteer in South Australia.

For more than 11 years, Keith has been there for thousands of people during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

He’s also mentored new volunteers, supported community outreach activities, and spent decades serving his local community through the Aldgate Country Fire Service.

Anyone who has met Keith knows he would never seek recognition for himself. But that's what makes this acknowledgement so deserved.

Congratulations Keith. Thank you for the care, kindness and quiet reassurance you bring to so many people. 💛

And thank you to every volunteer making a difference in our community, this week and always.

Volunteering SA&NT

SA Law Week is back from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2026! Held nationally each May, Law Week is all about raising aware...
13/05/2026

SA Law Week is back from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2026!

Held nationally each May, Law Week is all about raising awareness of legal rights, promoting access to justice, and celebrating the essential work of community legal centres like ours.

Our Law Centre team will be out and about all week, popping up throughout the community to help more people understand their rights and how to get support when they need it.

Here’s where you’ll find us during Law Week:

📣 Free Legal Help in Rundle Mall
📅 Wednesday 20 May from 9:30am
📍 Rundle Mall (outside Adidas, near Pulteney Street)

⚠️ Scams & Shams: Staying Safe in 2026
📅 Thursday 21 May | 12:30pm
📍Adelaide City Library, 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall
🔗 Register here: https://cityofadelaide-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/law_week_seminar_2026

⛰️ NDIS & Centrelink: Your Questions Answered
📅 Friday 22 May | 10:30am
📍 Mount Barker Community Centre
🔗 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-and-centrelink-your-questions-answered

For more information, contact us on 8202 5960. We can’t wait to meet you!

Ready, set, thrive! The countdown has begun for our Health & Wellbeing Education Expo in Mount Gambier. Come along for t...
07/05/2026

Ready, set, thrive! The countdown has begun for our Health & Wellbeing Education Expo in Mount Gambier.

Come along for this FREE community event bringing together local health and wellbeing services in one welcoming space.

😊 Connect with local services and supports
💡 Access helpful information and advice
🩺 Learn about prevention and early intervention
💚 Explore ways to better manage health and wellbeing

Thank you to the City of Mount Gambier and all our amazing stall holders for supporting this community event. 💚

📅 Wednesday 20 May 2026
🕙 10:00am – 4:30pm
📍 City Hall, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier (enter via Cave Gardens)

Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there!

On a sunny Thursday morning, ten adventurous youth from our South, West, and North sites joined Family by Family Kid Coa...
05/05/2026

On a sunny Thursday morning, ten adventurous youth from our South, West, and North sites joined Family by Family Kid Coaches at the Parklands for team building, tree climbing, and zip-lining! 🌳

These incredible young people are part of the Family by Family program, where volunteer families with life experience, care, and knowledge walk alongside others doing it tough. The children in these families play an important part too, stepping up as role models and supporting kids in their linked households.

It was a wonderful chance to connect, try something new, and build meaningful relationships. It was truly heartwarming to see the kindness and support shared by everyone, especially as some were meeting for the very first time. 💙🧡

Recently, our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Development Manager, Keisha, Lifeline Adelaide Manager Abram,...
01/05/2026

Recently, our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Development Manager, Keisha, Lifeline Adelaide Manager Abram, and Lifeline Adelaide Centre Supervisor Dona had the honour of attending the National Indigenous Mental Health and Su***de Prevention Conference here in Adelaide, on Kaurna Country.

The conference held moments of deep heaviness, particularly in acknowledging the realities faced by First Nations communities in South Australia. At the same time, it was also a space filled with hope.

Over three days, they witnessed powerful expressions of healing. “Being on Country, surrounded by our people, reminded me of who we are and the strength we carry. Our ways of knowing, being and doing aren’t just important… they are everything. They are where healing lives,” says Dona.

Highlights included impactful storytelling, time spent in shared cultural practices, and meaningful connection at the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre. These moments reinforced that healing often happens in community, culture, and connection, not just in clinical settings.

They leave the experience holding a mix of emotions: reflection, sadness, pride, and hope - with a renewed commitment to walking alongside community in culturally safe and meaningful ways.

Creating space for First Nations people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to share stories, lead conversations, and guide healing is how we move forward. 🖤💛❤️

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