UnitingCare Australia

UnitingCare Australia We're the national body for the Uniting Church's community services network.

UnitingCare Australia is the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services, the largest social services network in Australia. The UnitingCare network supports 5.8 million interactions every year across 1,600 sites in urban, rural, and remote communities, with over 55,000 staff and 17,000 volunteers. Together we believe that everyone should live life to its fullest and with dignity, no

matter their circumstances. We’re advocates for social justice and we work across party lines to give a voice to the most vulnerable in our community. We’re innovative, ambitious and passionate about inspiring a better world.

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We welcome engaging conversations on social media within reasonable bounds. We also reserve the right to remove content that is not in the spirit of thoughtful and respectful conversation. Please do:
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- Use language including, but not limited to, excessive polemic or rhetoric that vilifies others based on their race, gender, sexuality, religion, other beliefs.
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- Post inappropriate/explicit content or spamming.
- Distribute false and/or misleading information.
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05/06/2026

What does effective, community-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) support look like in practice?

Programs like Uniting NSW.ACT's Medically Supervised Injecting Centre and Uniting Vic.Tas' Catalyst show what works — practical, evidence-based approaches that reduce harm and support people to live and stay well.

Last week, we took these examples to the AOD Inquiry to highlight the real outcomes these services deliver, and why greater investment in community-based care matters.

Hear from Dr Marianne Jauncey and Adrian Webber as they share how these programs work and their life-changing impact.

🔗 Link to our full AOD submission here: https://bit.ly/3Q5Sjvl

As extreme weather events intensify due to climate change, so does the pressure on frontline care workers. Today at Parl...
02/06/2026

As extreme weather events intensify due to climate change, so does the pressure on frontline care workers.

Today at Parliament House, the UnitingCare network launched new research highlighting the overlooked human toll of more frequent and more extreme weather events - and that’s the impact on frontline care and community service workers.

Surveying more than 800 workers, it was found that 9 in 10 have been affected by extreme weather in the past five years, causing disrupted access to clients, heavier workloads, and growing pressure on their mental and emotional wellbeing.

These are the people supporting communities through crisis, and they need support too.

We’re calling on the Government to invest in the care economy to strengthen the resilience of our sector and help services adapt to the realities of climate change - because those who care for others must be supported too.

Thank you to Uniting NSW.ACT for leading the report in partnership with 89 Degrees East, and to the UnitingCare network providers for supporting the report and contributing to the research.

👉 Learn more about the findings and read the full report here: https://bit.ly/43GSsIF



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Today we appeared at Parliament alongside our network partners, Uniting and Uniting Vic.Tas to call for a better respons...
29/05/2026

Today we appeared at Parliament alongside our network partners, Uniting and Uniting Vic.Tas to call for a better response to Alcohol and Other Drug use (AOD) in Australia.

Our message is clear: we must invest in what works. Right now, fewer than half of people who need treatment can access it — while proven, evidence-based approaches that reduce AOD related harm remain underfunded.

We advocated for a shift towards:
👉 prevention and early intervention
👉 community-based support
👉 compassionate, stigma-free care

Thank you to Dr Marianne Jauncey and Adrian Webber for their leadership in delivering life changing, community-based treatments that improve health and social outcomes through equitable, compassionate, and person-centred care.

Read our full media release here: https://bit.ly/4fejZbI

It’s been a busy week for the UnitingCare Australia team — swipe for our 2026-27 Budget wrap up.As the national body rep...
15/05/2026

It’s been a busy week for the UnitingCare Australia team — swipe for our 2026-27 Budget wrap up.

As the national body representing the UnitingCare network, with 55,000 staff across 20 organisations and 1,600 sites in communities across Australia, the Federal Budget matters as it shapes how essential services are funded and delivered every day in urban, rural and remote areas.

Beyond the Budget, we will continue to work with Government to ensure the voices of providers and the people they support are heard, and that decisions are truly ambitious where it matters most.

What does the 2026–27 Federal Budget mean for the UnitingCare network?Swipe to see some of the key announcements and the...
13/05/2026

What does the 2026–27 Federal Budget mean for the UnitingCare network?

Swipe to see some of the key announcements and their impact on investment in services supporting our communities.

This Federal Budget takes some steps forward, but falls short of what’s needed to meaningfully support people and commun...
12/05/2026

This Federal Budget takes some steps forward, but falls short of what’s needed to meaningfully support people and communities under pressure in increasingly tough times.

UnitingCare Australia will continue to advocate for a system that truly supports people and the services they rely on, before more are pushed to the margins.

Read our full media release: https://bit.ly/4v2MrSz

12/05/2026

The 2026–27 Federal Budget is out.

Tonight, Tamara Thomas is speaking to media on what this means for the UnitingCare network and the people behind the numbers. Because every line item represents someone seeking support, and what matters is whether this budget delivers where it’s needed most.

11/05/2026

Tomorrow night, the Government will hand down what it’s calling an ambitious Budget.

For us, ambition means real investing in people by strengthening the supports we all rely on when times get tough.

We’ll be at Parliament House on Budget night, ready to share what it means for our network and the communities we serve.

As reforms have placed dignity and rights at the centre of our aged care system there is still more to do to ensure ever...
07/05/2026

As reforms have placed dignity and rights at the centre of our aged care system there is still more to do to ensure every older person—no matter their income or postcode—can access safe, high‑quality care.

In the lead‑up to the Federal Budget, UnitingCare Australia has called on the Government to fund support for aged care delivery in remote communities and to increase the Aged Care Accommodation Supplement so it reflects the real cost of providing residential care for people of low means.

These investments are essential to stop aged care drifting further into crisis—and to build a system that truly supports older Australians, now and into the future.

Our vision for the upcoming Federal Budget is to make everyday life better for everyday Australians.When investment is g...
06/05/2026

Our vision for the upcoming Federal Budget is to make everyday life better for everyday Australians.

When investment is grounded in inclusion, resilience and wellbeing, we can build an economy that works for everyone.

Swipe to see why we’re calling for the Government to deliver on this vision, and visit our website to learn more about our Budget asks: https://bit.ly/4duZlBF

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