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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.

12/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we recognise and celebrate the more than 3 million Australians who care for a family member or friend. While this is important unpaid work that makes a big impact, we also know that many carers face burnout and failing mental health.

Being a carer is challenging work, so it’s important for carers to take steps to look after their mental health and wellbeing. Bec is a senior Local Area Coordinator who works with carers of people with disability. She’s got some amazing advice for carers on how to stay well and avoid burnout.

This week, take the time to thank someone you know who is a carer and offer help where you can. ❤️❤️❤️

09/10/2026

Exams are important, but so is mental health.

Our clinicians have some useful advice for young people doing their exams on how to cope with stress and maintain good mental health. These tips cover common things like getting good sleep and taking breaks, but there’s also strategies if you start to feel panicky ahead of a big exam.

Yas and Jeremy are from Parramatta Headspace, a service delivered by Uniting. They work every day with young people aged 12 – 25 who are experiencing mental health challenges. Uniting is here to support you with your mental health at each step of your life journey. Always reach out if you need support.

Share this with a young person in your life who may benefit from these tips.

08/10/2026

Why is Uniting and the Uniting Church attending Pre-COP?

At Uniting, we aim to create a better future for families and communities by tackling entrenched disadvantage, and central to how we do that is through climate justice. We know that climate change affects people inequitably and we stand together with those people most at risk.

Core to the Uniting Church's values is the belief that humanity has a shared responsibility to care for and protect the natural world. At Pre-COP, the Uniting Church stand with the Pacific community and advocate for those that will be most affected.

We're there to listen and advocate where needed.

Uniting Church in Australia, Uniting Church NSW & ACT

06/10/2026

Bula from Fiji! Some of our team have landed in Fiji ahead of day one of Pre-COP.

What is Pre-COP and why is it so important? Pre-COP is a series of preliminary discussions ahead of COP31, the UN climate summit, held this year in Turkiye. Pre-COP is being held in the Pacific this year to help bring global attention to the countries most at risk from the climate crisis.

We'll keep you updated on what happens at Pre-COP and what people from the Pacific have to say about the effects of climate change on their communities.

02/10/2026

Across Sydney, people are sleeping rough with little protection from rain, cold and changing weather conditions.

That's why Uniting is supporting GoodNight Sydney, a community fundraising campaign helping provide Backpack Beds and sleeping bags to people experiencing homelessness.

These practical, portable shelters are distributed through homelessness services and outreach teams supporting people on the ground.

👉If you're in a position to help, every donation contributes to providing emergency shelter to someone sleeping rough.

01/10/2026

If you’ve ever felt low, anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated - you’re not alone.

October is Mental Health Month, and it reminds us of the importance of looking after our mental health. This month, we’re providing you with some useful tips on how to look after your mental health and how to spot if someone near and dear to you may need some support.

It’s ok to seek help if you need it. Uniting provides mental health services for young people, adults, families and carers, and people on an NDIS plan. Go online, do your research, and find the support that’s right for you.

29/09/2026

We believe in a stronger mental health system for everyone. Currently 80% of people in NSW who need mental health supports outside the NDIS are not receiving them.

Ahead of the 2027 NSW State Election, we’re joining the call from the Mental Health Coordinating Council to ask government to strengthen community-based mental health care. This means investing in supports that help people access care earlier, stay connected to their communities and receive the services they need beyond crisis.

While hospitals and public services are important, we know that community-based supports that provide help earlier before people reach a crisis point is essential.

We’re asking you to start talking about community-based mental health care, spread the word and get involved: mhcc.org.au/care-beyond-crisis

Mental Health Coordinating Council

28/09/2026

🟢 From 1 October 2026, you will no longer pay an out-of-pocket contribution for approved personal care services under Support at Home, provided you have enough funding available in your Support at Home budget.

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing, personal hygiene, eating, continence support and self-administered medication.

If cost has stopped you from asking for this support, the upcoming change could make it worth speaking with your home care provider about your needs and available funding.

25/09/2026

For two days on Worimi Country, the Ngumbadal Network came together to connect, learn and celebrate.

This year's Gathering, Deadly Leaders, Deadly Futures, brought First Nations staff from across Uniting together to share stories, strengthen relationships, and yarn about leadership, culture and their experiences at Uniting.

First Nations Leaders and allies joined us for conversations about leadership and outcomes through our First Nations People and Place Strategy.

We also celebrated the incredible achievements of First Nations staff through the Deadly Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all finalists and winners. The energy and generosity our network brought made it something truly special.

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