South Australians struggling to pay bills and put food on the table will be treated to a night at the… Read More →
UnitingSA welcomes budget focus, but calls for more
This week’s State Budget targets critical issues like the housing crisis and soaring energy costs, but doesn’t go far enough. Read More →
Urgent call for volunteers at Aged Care sites
UnitingSA urgently seeks volunteers to support aged care residents. Make a meaningful difference today. Read More →
More youth facing homelessness this Youth Week
Nearly a quarter of the 122,494 Australians experiencing homelessness are youth aged 12 to 24 years, according to new ABS Census figures. Read More →
Government housing announcements welcome
UnitingSA supports the Malinauskas government's housing initiatives, urging a focus on affordability to assist South Australians facing housing stress. Read More →
Budget promise to regional Australians will help fill the gap in access
UnitingSA has welcomed the Federal Government’s $47 million investment in bulk-billed psychiatry for rural and regional areas. Read More →
Cash injection welcome, but it won’t solve the big issues
A once off, lump sum payment this week will help, but it won’t go far enough to help South Australians living below the poverty line. Read More →
Courses and skilled migrant intake won’t help unless we have more homes
UnitingSA warns that the lack of affordable housing could hinder the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at bolstering the skilled workforce. Read More →
Grant funding to tackle financial disempowerment among women
UnitingSA has been awarded more than $16,000 in grant funding to launch a Women’s Economic Empowerment project to support vulnerable… Read More →
More support to help escape family violence
UnitingSA will lead a pilot program providing financial assistance and wrap-around support to assist people to escape family violence. Read More →
“I was feeling depressed and anxious before coming to Taperoo Community Centre and now I feel as though I belong for the first time in my life. The classes have helped me believe in myself and that I am capable of learning.”
Dorothy,
Taperoo Community Centre participant (pictured with Centre Coordinator Kathy)