Uniting

At Uniting NSW.ACT, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Call us on: 1800 864 846 Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT, through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide services for people through all ages and stages of life, and drive solutions to systemic issues so people experiencing disadvantage can live their best lives. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We value diversity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.

21/08/2026

What is OSHC or OOSH? And how does it help my child?

Outside School Hours Care or Out of School Hours is an important service for many families, providing a safe and welcoming space before and after school. Uniting’s OSHC creates an inclusive environment, helping children to build their sense of belonging.

OSHC can be like a second home for children – a place to play, learn and grow. As the connection between school and home, we take our role in each child’s life seriously. We know each child is different, which is why we tailor activities to bring out the best in each child.

To learn more about what sets our OSCH apart, visit https://www.uniting.org/blog-newsroom/uniting-life/families/building-childrens-sense-of-belonging-in-oosh

17/08/2026

You wouldn't think this was made for aged care. That's exactly the point. 🍰😮

Suraj Pradhan is a chef at Uniting Bankstown, and he takes enormous pride in his food. In the video he prepares lunch and dessert for resident Lyn, both made with texture modified recipes designed to be eaten safely and to give residents the nutrition they need.

Here's why his work matters. When a meal looks and tastes this good, it changes how people eat. Residents come back to the dining room. They share food with others instead of eating alone. Nobody thinks twice about what's on their plate. The meal becomes what it should always be, something to look forward to and enjoy together.

For a long time, meals for people with swallowing difficulties were limited and unappealing. Suraj and chefs right across Uniting are changing that. Every year our chefs take part in the Plate Up competition, getting creative to make texture modified food more enticing and enjoyable. Suraj's plates took out the win, and it's easy to see why.

Thanks to Suraj and all of our chefs for showing great food is care. 👏👏

13/08/2026

👏👏👏Thank you for generously supporting our Winter Appeal for the young changemakers of Uniting’s youth leadership programs in the Bay and Basin region on the NSW South Coast and Mid North Coast

Because of you, young people can continue to build the confidence, skills and connections they need to create positive change in their schools and communities.

Your donation will help get our young changemakers where they need to be, whether that's a leadership workshop, a community consultation, a Youth Voice event or a chance to advocate for issues that matter to them.

From all of us at Uniting, thank you for believing in the potential of young people.

11/08/2026

Life is looking brighter for Christine – her son is thriving, she’s secured stable housing and looking forward to starting a new career. A few years ago, her life looked very different. Forced to leave her family home for the first time when she was pregnant, and then again with a newborn baby, due to family violence, Christine found herself facing homelessness. Christine was referred to Uniting’s Wiyanga refuge for young women aged 16 to 24 who are pregnant or raising young children and are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

With the help of Shanique at Wiyanga, Christine has achieved the goals she set for herself. The program helps young women with parenting, doctors appointments, mental health counselling, financial and employment advice, housing and other wraparound supports.

This Homelessness Week, while we celebrate the success of people like Christine in securing stable housing, let’s not turn away from the growing number of people in our community experiencing homelessness.

10/08/2026

Gwen was 19 when she stood on a train platform and said goodbye to her fiancé Tom.

The last thing he said to her was: "If anything happens to me, find a good man and marry him." 😭

Tom didn't come back. He volunteered to stay behind with the wounded. Within three days, he was gone.

Gwen kept going and she found that good man. She raised two daughters, built a career from the shop floor to office manager, spent decades in and out of the surf, and just turned 106.

We sat down with Gwen at Uniting Boronia Gerringong to hear her story. She talked about Tom, the life she built after and what 106 years of living has taught her.

Her advice for all of us?

"Enjoy every day.
Find something in the day to make you happy.
If you can't change it, accept it.
Life is a surprise.
It's the whole surprise packet. And you take it."

We think Gwen just said everything worth saying.

Happy birthday, Gwen and thank you for sharing your wisdom. 💜💜

06/08/2026

Happy Aged Care Employee Day. 💖

To every nurse, care worker, cleaner and chef who makes up our Uniting aged care teams, today is for you.

You know our residents. Not just their names, but their stories, their favourite chair, the way they take their tea, the things that make their day better.

It's been a huge year, and through it all, you've kept showing up with energy, patience and heart. We see it, and we're proud of every bit of it.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.

Happy Aged Care Employee Day, from all of us at Uniting. 🤗

05/08/2026

It’s not always easy to tell when an older loved one is struggling with their mental health.

Clinician Kylie Gruber from Uniting’s C2bMe program shares some of the early warning signs to watch for: like sudden confusion, mood swings, withdrawal from social activities, or changes in sleep and appetite.

These signs are often mistaken for “just getting older,” but as Kylie explains, it could be something more.

If you notice a change that doesn’t sit right, don’t ignore it. Start a gentle chat, listen with care, and reach out for support.

With the right help, older people can recover and feel like themselves again.🤗

04/08/2026

Children deserve belonging before bureaucracy, relationships before services, family before strangers, voice before decisions and connection before compliance.

Today we celebrate all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We recognise the role they play in the future of the country and our role in supporting them to continue their connection to kin, community, and culture.

Uniting is proud to join the First Nations NGO Alliance to call for continued action on reducing the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.

03/08/2026

Becoming a mum is filled with challenges, even more so if you’re experiencing homelessness. Tamara was forced out of housing and lived in insecure housing with her newborn son. After spending a number of nights on the streets, police supported her to find assistance. They connected her with the local hospital who referred her to a refuge for young mums run by Uniting.

Wiyanga is one of only a handful of services for women aged 16 to 24 who are pregnant or raising young children and are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The number of women requiring this service is growing due, in part, to the increasing rates of family violence. For Tamara, the support she’s received at Wiyanga has helped her get back on her feet, increase her confidence, improve her parenting skills and secure stable housing.

As highlighted in our Uniting Families Report: ‘It takes a village to raise a child’, our findings show that families without stable housing, secure income or sufficient support face the greatest barriers to forming and maintaining a village. We know this village is vital in helping families. And where the village is not there, it is critical the service system is ready to respond. Programs like Wiyanga not only enable a safe and stable place for women to stay, they also enable safe spaces to help women build their network of support, including with other mothers and families who have been through similar experiences.

This Homelessness Week, we're shining a light on the experiences of people facing homelessness, and on the hope and opportunity that the right support can create.

28/07/2026

Meet Skye. He’s a fighter despite having experienced heartbreak and loss. After a life-changing accident 30 years ago, Skye is working hard towards greater independence with the support of the NDIS and his Uniting Local Area Coordinator Yaw.

Skye’s story helps shine a light on the experiences of people living with acquired disabilities.

Learn more about our work helping people with disability navigate the NDIS and other supports: https://www.uniting.org/services/disability-services/lac

Uniting NDIS Local Area Coordination

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222 Pitt Street Level 4
Sydney, NSW
2000

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http://www.uniting.org/

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