New era for Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care

New era for Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care

03 August 2018

A 26-bedroom expansion of UnitingSA Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care in Salisbury North is complete, delighting residents and staff. Read More →

Positively Ageing in the Lefevre Peninsula - Get involved!

Positively Ageing in the Lefevre Peninsula – Get involved!

10 July 2018

UnitingSA’s Ethnic Link Services in partnership with Lefevre Uniting Church welcome you to a community consultation in September. Read More →

Winter Appeal provides critical support

Winter Appeal provides critical support

05 July 2018

Your support can bring warmth & relief to those facing hardship this winter. Donate to UnitingSA’s Winter Appeal & help change lives today. Read More →

ACE effort from UnitingSA’s Employment and Training adult learners

ACE effort from UnitingSA’s Employment and Training adult learners

10 May 2018

Two participants in UnitingSA Employment and Training Support's Adult Community Education program named ‘Face of ACE’ in Adult Learners week. Read More →

Contract win will help more parents find work

Contract win will help more parents find work

09 May 2018

UnitingSA selected to deliver an expanded ParentsNext program to help parents with young children prepare for future employment. Read More →

Incredible results when science and cooking collide

Incredible results when science and cooking collide

26 April 2018

UnitingSA Hotel Services Manager Vitish Guddoy is using molecular gastronomy to improve food experiences for people in Residential Aged Care. Read More →

The heartbeat of a country community

The heartbeat of a country community

12 April 2018

UnitingSA's Wesley Social Enterprises (WSE) provides meaningful employment and activities for people with a disability and supporting staff. Read More →

Townhouse transformation creates affordable housing in the west

Townhouse transformation creates affordable housing in the west

04 April 2018

UnitingSA has transformed 8 townhouses in Pennington to create more affordable housing in Adelaide's west. Rental prices are capped at 75% of market value. Read More →

A celebration of food, culture and migration

A celebration of food, culture and migration

27 March 2018

UnitingSA’s Ethnic Link Services and the Migration Museum brought together the migration stories of nine CALD communities. Read More →

Volunteering brings personal fulfilment

Volunteering brings personal fulfilment

15 March 2018

Experience the power of giving with UnitingSA, where every moment spent volunteering brings personal fulfilment and transforms lives, including your own. Read More →

Kicking goals for older South Australians

Kicking goals for older South Australians

27 February 2018

UnitingSA unveils plans for a $50 million, five-storey aged-care hub at West Lakes - blending memory support, retirement living and community amenities. Read More →

The power of pets in aged care

The power of pets in aged care

21 February 2018

Regency Green supports the bond between pets and owners, helping residents like Irene stay connected with their beloved animals in aged care. Read More →

Nobody can do everything but everyone can do something.

UnitingSA relies on the generosity of donors to help deliver innovative programs and support for people in need across metropolitan and regional South Australia.

“I would still be on the streets if it wasn’t for the support of UnitingSA. It means the world to me to have a house for my whole family and to be able to tuck my children in at night.”

William,
Received support from UnitingSA Homelessness Services

Emergency Assistance Suburbs

UnitingSA is only able to provide material assistance (food and/or clothing vouchers etc.) to individuals and families residing in the Western suburbs of Adelaide.

Suburbs in our current service area are listed below.

Suburb
Postcode
Alberton
5014
Albert Park
5014
Birkenhead
5015
Cheltenham
5014
Ethelton
5015
Exeter
5015
Findon
5023
Fulham
5024
Fulham Gardens
5024
Gillman
5013
Glanville
5015
Grange
5022
Hendon
5014
Henley Beach
5022
Henley Beach South
5022
Kidman Park
5025
Largs Bay
5018
Largs North
5016
New Port Quays
5015
North Haven
5017
Osborne
5017
Ottoway
5013
Pennington
5013
Peterhead
5016
Port Adelaide
5015
Queenstown
5015
Rosewater
5013
Royal Park
5014
Seaton
5023
Semaphore
5019
Semaphore Park
5019
St Clair
5011
Taperoo
5017
Tennyson
5022
West Lakes
5021
West Lakes Shore
5020
Wingfield
5013
Woodville
5011
Woodville West
5011
West Beach
5024

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Client Advisory Workshop

Registration Form

Quality Care Advisory Committee

Nomination Form

A gift for the 40%

Items must be new, unopened and in their original packaging.

  • Toiletries packs
  • SunSmart items – bucket hats, UV protection sunglasses
  • Flameless decorative candles
  • Aftershave
  • Perfume
  • Light up magnifying mirror
  • Aroma diffuser sticks
  • Perfumed wardrobe or draw liners
  • Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker
  • Clock Radio AM/FM – with larger time, date and some include weather display too
  • Retro flip clock
  • Projector style night lights for children but also work well as a present for aged care residents
  • Low vision keyboard
  • Long handled or extendable shoe horn
  • Warm flat slippers
  • Mirror and comb
  • Mirror and old style bristle brush
  • Non slip style socks
  • Cotton cardigan, navy, forest green, grey, black
  • Cotton, wool or viscose vest or sleeveless jumper – available from Kmart, Suzanne Grae, Best Less, Harris Scarfe, Big W, Target
  • Cotton jumper, soft pastels or patterned
  • Soft occasional cushion or a throw blanket
  • Small canvas art or decorative items

Items of Greatest Need

Items must be new, unopened and in their original packaging.

  • Sets of sheets, single, double or queen – double is most popular
  • Twin pack of pillows
  • Quilts, doonas or blankets
  • Bath towel and face washer
  • Sleeping bags
  • Swags
  • Travel size toiletries packs for adults and children
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Nappies from newborn to toddler
  • Wipes safe for children

Toys & Gifts

Items must be new, unopened and in their original packaging.

Toys & gifts for children 0-10 years of age

  • Baby bath soap/toys
  • Soccer balls, basketballs, footballs
  • Lego or Duplo sets
  • Play-Doh single pots and sets
  • FurReal Pets
  • Frozen characters, colouring books and activities
  • Character bike helmets
  • Scooter, trike or bicycle
  • Disney character or similar dolls
  • Matchbox or Hot Wheels toys
  • Books/novels
  • Wooden puzzles – toddlers
  • Dinosaur model kits
  • Bug catchers
  • Board games like wooden Chess & Draughts, Jenga, Guess Who, Connect 4, tabletop Air Hockey, Scrabble – all ages
  • Disney/Harry Potter puzzles
  • Soft play mats for babies
  • Alphabet soft mats for toddlers
  • Summer/Christmas PJs
  • SunSmart items – bucket hats, UV protection sunglasses, UV-resistant swimsuits/rashies/Sun shades
  • Beach gear including towels

Tweens & Youth 10-18 years of age

  • Travel size toiletries packs
  • Dreamcatchers
  • Flip flops/thongs/slides
  • Flameless decorative candles
  • Aftershave
  • Perfume
  • Make-up packs
  • A5 journals with a pen
  • Mindfulness-style colouring books that include set of pens
  • Books/novels/non-fiction/photography/mindfulness
  • Puzzles or board games
  • Lipstick/lip gloss and small mirror
  • Boxed chocolates & lollies like Favourites, Party Mix, Snakes
  • Summer/Christmas PJs
  • Bluetooth waterproof speaker
  • SunSmart items – bucket hats, UV protection sunglasses, UV-resistant swimsuits/rashies
  • Beach gear including towels and bathers/boardies/thongs
  • Bikes
  • Helmets
  • Basic unlocked mobile phones or phone credit
  • Gift cards – Kmart, JB-HIFI, BIG W, Platypus Shoes, Skechers, General Pants, Cotton On $15, $25, $50, $75 or $100

Individual adults, parents & guardians

  • Travel size toiletries packs for adults and children
  • SunSmart items – bucket hats, UV protection sunglasses,
  • UV-resistant swimsuits/rashies/boardies
  • Mirror and comb or brush
  • Flameless decorative candles
  • Aftershave
  • Perfume
  • Boxed chocolates & lollies
  • Lipstick/lip gloss and small mirror
  • Puzzles or Bboard games
  • Books/novels/non-fiction/photography/mindfulness
  • Mindfulness-style colouring books that include set of pens
  • A5 journals with a pen
  • Make-up packs
  • Summer/Christmas PJs
  • Track pants size S, M, L
  • Zip up hoodies size S, M, L
  • Men’s short sleeve shirt size S, M , L – can be a polo style with a collar and a pocket
  • Ladies shirts size S, M, L – can be festive colours, floral cotton or viscose short sleeve shirt
  • Flat slippers, slides or thongs
  • Bluetooth waterproof speaker
  • Clock radio AM/FM
  • Basic unlocked mobile phones or phone credit

Festive Food Items

Items must be unopened and within their best-before or use-by date.
Items most needed:

  • Christmas bon-bons
  • Christmas serviettes
  • Packs of bottled water (600ml)
  • Fruit juice boxes for children (250ml)
  • Shortbread (200g packets)
  • Small Christmas puddings (microwavable)
  • Christmas fruit mince pies
  • Cadbury Sharepack Marshmallow Santa
  • Cadbury Sharepack Magical Elves
  • Smyths Christmas Lollies Mixture
  • Roses or Favourites boxed chocolates
  • Cadbury Dream White Christmas Family Block
  • UHT custard (1 litre)
  • UHT milk (1 litre)
  • UHT whipping cream
  • UHT small flavoured milks
  • Cranberry jelly/sauce
  • Self-saucing puddings (microwaveable)
  • Picnic size salt and pepper
  • Squeezy mayonnaise
  • Tomato sauce

Non-perishables

Items must be unopened and within their best-before or use-by date.
Items most needed:

  • Packs of bottled water (600ml)
  • Cup a Soup
  • Cup-a-Noodles
  • Ready-made pasta sauces in jars
  • Dry pasta; spaghetti, macaroni, penne are most popular
  • Dry rice noodles
  • UHT milk 1 litre, full cream, low fat, skim and lactose free
  • UHT milk alternatives: oat, almond, soy
  • UHT small flavoured milks
  • Spreads: vegemite, peanut butter, jam, honey
  • Breakfast cereals
  • Tea bags, instant coffee & herbal tea bags
  • Nesquik, Milo or hot chocolate mix
  • Muesli bars
  • Mixed nuts and trail mixes
  • Mixed dried fruit
  • Canned tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey
  • Canned soups
  • Canned baked beans & spaghetti
  • Canned vegetables: green beans, carrots, corn, peas, potatoes, mushrooms
  • Canned fruit: peaches, pears, fruit salad
  • Heinz Big & Chunky meals in a can range
  • Tom Piper Braised Steak & Onion in a can
  • Fray Bentos Steak & Gravy or Steak & Kidney pie in a can range
  • Shelf-stable meals (food that can be stored at room temperature, vacuum sealed)

Everyday Essentials

New, unused items most needed:

  • Travel size toiletries packs for adults and children
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Nappies from newborn to toddler
  • Wipes safe for children
  • Packs of bottled water (600ml)

Winter Essentials

New, unused items most needed:

  • Tents and tarps
  • Swags for two
  • Sleeping bags
  • Beanies, jumpers, socks, jackets, fleecy hoodies and track pants for all ages
  • Sets of flannelette or plain sheets, single, double or queen – double is most popular
  • Sleeping pillows
  • Quilts, doonas or blankets
  • Bath towels and face washers
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