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July 13, 2026
From judgment to compassion: Ophelia’s story.
Ophelia felt like she was being victim-blamed. “I was made to feel like because I’d taken this drug, like what did I …
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Uniting leads discussion for Support. Don’t Punish Day.
June 26, 2026
Uniting hosted a sector conversation, From judgment to compassion: Uniting for a supportive response to illicit drug use and possession.
From judgment to compassion: Iliana’s story.
June 24, 2026
Iliana never imagined it would turn into an addiction, with cycles of drug use linked to traumatic life-events and depressive episodes throughout her …
In early May, Uniting made a submission to the Tasmanian Government’s consultation on the next Mental Health Strategy, drawing on the experience …
Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the Victorian 2026/27 budget measures across homelessness, food security, financial counselling, disability inclusion, and the continuation of free kinder …
Research exploring consumer experiences of family services has uncovered how families navigate parenting and family violence supports, with findings highlighting both key differences in their respective journeys, and the practices that help them thrive.
Families, young people and individuals are facing intensifying pressures rooted in structural inequities across housing, financial security, social services and community infrastructure. These pressures are increasing demand for crisis responses, overwhelming frontline systems and undermining the aims of Victoria’s major reform agendas.
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