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# Uniting Vic.Tas

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- [News](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/news/) - Stay updated with the latest news, events, and stories from Uniting Vic Tas. Discover how we’re making a difference in communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
- [From judgment to compassion: Ophelia’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/judgment-compassion-ophelias-story/) - Content Warning: This story contains mention of sexual and physical abuse, suicide and drug use. “It’s like you’re in a fire and you’re pouring gasoline over yourself. You’re suffering, and you want it to stop and you don’t know how … but you’re continually adding fuel to the fire.” By 13 years of age,
- [From judgment to compassion: Iliana’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ilianas-story/) - “I was told I’d be reported when I tried to get help.”Iliana was around 19 when she tried methamphetamine for the first time.“I was suffering from severe depression that’s been on and off my whole life, and I tried it with a friend,” explains the now 53-year-old, who has been diagnosed with bipolar and depression.Never
- [Uniting leads discussion for Support. Don’t Punish Day.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/discussion-support-dont-punish-day/) - On 25 June Uniting hosted a sector conversation, From judgment to compassion: Uniting for a supportive response to illicit drug use and possession. The event was held to mark Support. Don’t Punish Day, a Global Day of Action calling for drug policies based on health, human rights and harm reduction. The session brought together people with lived
- [Support in their greatest hour of need.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/support-hour-of-need/) - Tash was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from an emergency c-section, when outreach worker Glenn told her Uniting had secured her family permanent housing. “No more tents, no more cabins, no more anything. It was just something that was ours,” Tash says. For Tash, the news was a glimmer of hope in an extremely stressful situation. Just hours earlier, her baby
- [Above and beyond: stories from a Women’s Group that is changing lives.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/womens-group-changing-lives/) - Towards Equality 2020 and Beyond is a Uniting Communities for Children Hume (CfC) funded project that connects Banksia Gardens with local organisations to run three women’s groups, creating an amazing opportunity for women from diverse cultural backgrounds, including many recent migrants, to connect with their culture, learn new skills and campaign against family violence.This helps
- [Urgent call for winter woollies to keep communities safe and warm.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/call-for-winter-blanket-appeal/) - As the bitter cold sets in this winter, thousands of families across Victoria will struggle to stay warm as cost-of-living pressures puts strain on their household budgets and wellbeing. “Every week we see at least 5 to 10 new clients who are struggling to make ends meet,” says Uniting’s Emergency Relief Coordinator in Wodonga, Catherine.
- [Uniting's submission to the Tasmanian Government’s next Mental Health Strategy.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/submission-tasmania-mental-health-strategy/) - Download the full submission In early May, Uniting made a submission to the Tasmanian Government’s consultation on the next Mental Health Strategy, drawing on the experience of our Tasmanian services, practitioners and leaders. Our submission welcomed the Government’s focus on prevention, early support, lived experience, workforce development and a more connected system. It also emphasised that
- [Changing Lives: The Diversity Project turns 30.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/diversity-project-turns-30/) - For 30 years, the Diversity Project has been supporting LGBTIQA+ youth in Shepparton, making it one of the longest running groups of its kind in regional Victoria. “The Diversity Project is such an important part of the queer community… being from a regional town it almost feels isolating being a young person and just navigating
- [Open your heart to fostering.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/open-heart-foster-story/) - Rebecca* initially had her reservations about becoming a foster carer. As a young, single woman living in rural Victoria, she wondered if she fit the bill. The foster carers she’d seen growing up were typically older couples, who already had children of their own. As the proud aunty to many nieces and nephews, Rebecca had
- [Finally, a place to call home - Trish and Phil's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/finally-a-place-to-call-home-trish-and-phils-story/) - At 71, new Myers Street resident, Trish, has moved house 46 times in her life. She’s raised two children as a single mum, worked countless jobs, and now cares for her husband Phi, 67, who lives with a disability after a series of strokes. “I’ve never really been stable. Never owned a place. I raised
- [Finding hope in the face of homelessness.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/finding-hope-in-the-face-of-homelessness/) - At 73, Edith* should have been enjoying her retirement. Instead, she found herself homeless, living in a campervan in isolated bushlands with no electricity or running water. “It was the first time in my life I was actually frightened,” she shares. “It's a sense of hopelessness. You don't know what to do or where to go.
- [New budget measures fall short of providing long-term solutions to support Victoria’s most disadvantaged.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-response-2026/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the Victorian 2026/27 budget measures across homelessness, food security, financial counselling, disability inclusion, and the continuation of free kinder for all Victorian children. However, the budget fails to provide sustainable long-term funding for vital services. “Whilst these investments are much needed, many households are facing a far greater hardship than this budget
- [Uniting Vic.Tas connecting queer youth across regional Victoria.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/connecting-queer-youth-regional-victoria/) - Over the summer of 2025/26, 25-year-old Uniting Vic.Tas consumer Ruby Wyatt-Carter ran a series of ‘Portraits of Queer GV’ workshops throughout regional Victoria, creating a safe space for young queer people to explore their connection to identity.The project has a simple yet powerful premise – create a paper collage that portrays how you feel about
- [A listening ear in a time of crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-listening-ear-in-a-time-of-crisis/) - As a retired teacher and social worker, Julia knows the importance of having someone to listen during a time of need.Julia has been a Lifeline volunteer for over 25 years.“Listening to people is an essential skill to have in this role,” says Julia.“We’re not there to fix the problem.“We listen, encourage and drop in the
- [Rising above: Athas proves his disability is not a barrier](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sles-rising-above-disability-not-barrier/) - At the heart of Gotham Doughnuts, amidst the aroma of cinnamon and caramel and the symphony of clinking utensils, there’s a young man named Athas who is taking his first step to getting a job. His journey to finding work began like any other teenager's - filled with apprehension, excitement, and a hint of nervousness.
- [Living and working in social housing: “The way the media portrayed us was unkind and untrue”](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/living-and-working-in-social-housing-the-way-the-media-portrayed-us-was-unkind-and-untrue/) - Kelli remembers being locked down in her home for two weeks without warning. “We found out about it when it was announced on the TV. Then we looked outside and saw the police,” Kelli said. In July 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was only a few months old, Kelli and her children, along with thousands
- [Education First Youth Foyer partnership](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/education-first-youth-foyer-partnership/) - Uniting Vic.Tas is partnering with GOTAFE, NESAY Inc. and the Brotherhood of St Laurence to deliver a newly funded Education First Youth Foyer at Wangaratta. The foyer combines affordable medium-term accommodation with education and training. This helps young people aged 16 to 24 years who are at risk of homelessness to complete their studies and
- [A new life for Yasmin* and her son.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-new-life-for-yasmin-and-her-son/) - At just 20 years old, Yasmin made the courageous decision to flee from Somalia with her two-year old son. Arriving in Australia as a refugee in 2015, the family were placed into social housing. Needing an income to support herself and her son, Uniting’s Social Housing Employment Program (SHEP) helped Yasmin find a job as
- [Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Overcoming Bias for a More Inclusive Environment](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/navigating-neurodiversity-workplace/) - Neurodiversity refers to the diverse range of neurological differences that exist among individuals, including conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or dyspraxia. While the concept of neurodiversity was introduced to reinforce the idea that neurological differences are natural variations of the human brain, individuals who are neurodiverse often face unique challenges in the workplace.
- [Uniting Op Shops – where young people thrive.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/op-shops-young-people-thrive/) - Uniting Op Shops across Melbourne are celebrating community collaboration and inclusivity, encouraging everyone to discover their unique style, personality and self-expression.Working with the Employment Services team, Uniting Op Shops are helping young people living with a disability make their way in the world.Nestled in the heart of communities such as Preston, Yarraville and Glenroy, Uniting
- [Young Victorians are getting help to reach their career goals.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/young-victorians-career-goals/) - Ask any school leaver today how they feel about finishing school and taking the next big step into the world, and many will say ‘excited’, ‘nervous’, or ‘uncertain’. Leaving school and thinking about university or work can be daunting. Now imagine how a school leaver living with a disability might feel. According to a 2019
- [Uniting program helps young people living with disabilities ace their 2024 Australian Open jobs.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sles-australian-open-2024/) - Aiden, Leila, Nathan and Ramadan from Uniting Vic.Tas’ School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program have had a fun fortnight working retail and hospitality jobs at 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne. With support from Tennis Australia and Dylan Alcott’s the Field, which connects people with disabilities with organisations looking to hire, the teenagers all gained real-life
- [A green thumbs-up: Lachlan finds his calling outdoors.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lachlans-story-sles/) - When Lachlan joined Uniting’s Pathways 2 Employment group in Melton in 2022, setting off on a pathway to a career – let alone finding something he enjoyed – seemed beyond his reach. For Lachlan – and for so many young people living with disabilities – misconceptions about intellectual disabilities and a lack of awareness mean
- [From tennis to timber: Ramadan has been making strides in his work experience.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ramadans-story-sles/) - At 20 years old, Ramadan already has a number of life experiences under his belt. Having recently finished the School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program with Uniting, Ramadan’s confident and friendly manner has enabled him to quickly advance his skills further, and broaden his horizons considerably with the help of the Uniting Pathways 2 Employment
- [Can’t afford to live](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/cant-afford-to-live/) - Soaring rental and fuel prices alongside rocketing grocery receipts are trapping low-income families in a state of financial distress and pushing many deeper into poverty. Research conducted by Uniting Vic.Tas and Swinburne University’s Centre for Social Impact, lays bare the devastating effects of the rising cost of living on vulnerable low-income earners across both Victoria
- [Submission to the inquiry into extent and nature of poverty in Australia](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/submission-inquiry-extent-nature-of-poverty-in-australia/) - This week, Uniting Vic.Tas provided a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the extent and nature of poverty in Australia. The depth and breadth of our service experience at Uniting means we see the many structural drivers of poverty that impact on people’s wellbeing, in every program we deliver. We also recognise that systemic racism,
- [Jeremey's Story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jeremeys-story/) - At 49 years old, Jeremey found himself sleeping rough. “Looking back, I think lots of things melded together over a long period and led to my homelessness,” he explained. Jeremey’s challenging childhood meant he faced adversity early on. “I came from a broken home, my father left when I was six. “I went to a
- [Twenty years of welcoming asylum seekers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/twenty-years-of-welcoming-asylum-seekers/) - In August 2002, the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre (ASWC) first opened its doors wide to welcome and support people seeking asylum in Australia. The Welcome Centre was born in the wake of the 2001/2002 Tampa affair, when fears existed in the community that large numbers of asylum seekers were arriving unchecked in Australia. A group
- [Funding cut means more homeless will face winter on the streets.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/funding-cut-more-homeless-face-winter-on-the-streets/) - Uniting Vic.Tas is urging the Federal Government to maintain critical funding for homelessness services already struggling to keep up with record demand and a housing crisis. The Victorian Government has written to the state’s homelessness services warning that the Federal Government has decided not to renew its funding as part of the Equal Remuneration Order
- [With the rising cost of living, people are facing new hardships every day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/with-the-rising-cost-of-living-people-are-facing-new-hardships-every-day/) - More and more people are finding themselves in poverty. Watch the video of Nancy's story. That means more people struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table. And the rising cost of living means people already in challenging situations are likely to face further hardship. We know this pressure is also a
- [Thank you for standing with those in crisis.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/thank-you-for-standing-with-those-in-crisis/) - We don’t always see it but behind closed doors many Australians are struggling. Through no fault of their own, the rising cost of living has pushed many families and individuals into crisis. Thankfully your support this winter has made those tough times that little bit easier. Your donations have provided people in need with food
- [No bucks, no worries – serving even more people in Tasmania.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/no-bucks-no-worries-serving-even-more-people-in-tasmania/) - NoBucks Dining Hall provides more than just a meal, it also provides a sense of community and a safe place to make connections you can count on. NoBucks was established in Hobart, Tasmania in 2007 by members of the Wesley Uniting Church congregation when the church was left a gift in a donor’s will. Demand
- ["Uniting helped me make ends meet.”](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-helped-me-make-ends-meet/) - In his younger years, David spent most of his time tending to his 140 acres of land, where Merino sheep would roam freely. Like most farms the day began with the crowing of a rooster, David’s personal alarm clock. Life on the land can be likened to the changing of seasons. Planting in spring, growth
- [Eva’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/evas-story-2/) - To Eva, freedom means living without fear and having the chance to build a better life. Eva and her family came to Australia seeking asylum when their country of origin, Ukraine, was no longer safe. They needed a place where they could live without fear, and they found that in Australia. Their early days in
- [Too Critical to Fail: The Precarity of Emergency Relief Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/too-critical-to-fail-the-precarity-of-emergency-relief-services/) - Emergency relief services are a vital component of Australia’s social safety net, providing essential food and material aid to individuals and families in crisis. A recent study by Uniting Vic.Tas and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) Swinburne highlights both the strengths and vulnerabilities of these services, which are increasingly relied upon by Australians facing
- [Every can, can make a difference](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/every-can-can-make-a-difference/) - For Anne*, a single can of coconut cream gave her the strength to keep going. Alone in an unfamiliar country with a newborn baby to care for, the single mother found solace in cooking a meal that reminded her of home, using groceries donated by Uniting’s Food For Families program. By donating groceries your family
- [Fostering a safe home environment.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/foster-care-seans-story/) - After a conversation with a colleague who fosters, Sean couldn’t stop thinking about the number of young people looking for care and the trauma they experience when bounced from home to home.It was enough to make Sean reach out to Uniting and start the process to become a foster carer himself. Once accredited, Sean had
- [Why workforce, safety and equity must be central to early childhood reform - Uniting's submission to the ECEC Inquiry.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/why-workforce-safety-and-equity-must-be-central-to-early-childhood-reform-unitings-submission-to-the-ecec-inquiry/) - With the Victorian Government progressing much-needed reforms across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, in late 2025, Uniting made a submission to the Inquiry into the ECEC sector in Victoria to meaningfully improve Victorians’ access to safe, high-quality early learning. In Victoria, Uniting delivers kindergarten, long day care, family day care, outside school hours care, and educator outreach programs across metropolitan, regional and rural areas – 45
- [Inquiry into the Health Impacts of Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) use in Australia.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/inquiry-into-the-health-impacts-of-alcohol-and-other-drugs-aod-use-in-australia/) - Uniting Vic.Tas and UnitingCare Australia welcomed the opportunity to make this joint submission to the Inquiry into the Health Impacts of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Use in Australia, undertaken by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability. The UnitingCare network supports productivity with purpose, understanding that productivity is not
- [Jen’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jens-story-heritage/) - In 1949, when she was just 2 years old, Jen spent 9 months at the Presbyterian Babies’ Home in Camberwell, Victoria. It was a fragmented time in her life, and one that had constantly been shrouded in shame.For Jen, accessing Uniting’s Heritage Service was life transformative.The Heritage Service team took Jen through records which enabled
- [Leslie’s Story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/leslies-story/) - Leslie, a musician, had been living in a van for just under two years before she was able to secure housing through Uniting Housing. “I play guitar and I’m a singer. Music is in the blood. My father, my sisters — we’ve all got that gift,” she says. Music was an outlet throughout a difficult
- [Families at the centre: Understanding lived experience in family services.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lived-experience-family-services/) - 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.
- [Statement on Jobseeker Payment increase by Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/statement-on-jobseeker-payment-increase-by-uniting-vic-tas-ceo-bronwyn-pike/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has said today’s announcement of a $50 a fortnight rise to the Jobseeker payment combined with the end of Jobkeeper next month won’t prevent millions of Australians slipping further into poverty.“It (the payment increase) just doesn’t go far enough – it’s a missed opportunity.”“Today’s announcement by the Government is a
- [Ending homelessness together.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ending-homelessness-together/) - This Homelessness Week, we’re joining forces with organisations across the country to help put an end to homelessness. “We know how much of a difference having a home has on every aspect of a person’s life, particularly for people in crisis,” says Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike. “Lack of access to affordable housing directly affects
- [National Reconciliation Week 2021](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/national-reconciliation-week-2021/) - National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme - More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. We all
- [Family values at the heart of Leeann’s Uniting connection](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/family-values-at-the-heart-of-leeanns-uniting-connection/) - Uniting has been Leeann’s second home for over 22 years. “I’ve spent over half of my working life at Uniting, and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” says Leeann. “I’ve had lots of different roles from working in homelessness and family violence services to managing our reception team in Sale. “That’s what I really
- [Tree change brings unexpected benefits.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/tree-change-brings-unexpected-benefits/) - Jannine had longed to leave the hustle and bustle of Melbourne behind. So earlier this year, Jannine and her husband packed up and relocated to Gippsland. “My husband accepted a job in Gippsland over 2 years ago, so he was commuting a lot,” says Jannine. “It was in our 5-year plan to make the move.”
- [Career change brings Kate unexpected joy.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/working-for-uniting/) - For 25 years, Kate Janetzki enjoyed her career in the travel industry. When COVID-19 hit and the travel industry was turned upside down, her employer was forced to close the office. After a few temporary jobs, Kate came across an opportunity to join Uniting in Wimmera as the co-ordinator of a program called Strengthening Parent
- [Charmaine found her work-life balance at Uniting.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/charmaine-found-her-work-life-balance-at-uniting/) - There are lots of reasons to start your career with Uniting. For Charmaine it was finding that work-life balance. Having worked as a secondary teacher for 10 years, she was finding the afterhours and weekend work was taking a toll on her family life. “There was no defined line between family life and work life.”,
- [Bringing ‘fun dad’ vibes to help youth in need.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/bringing-fun-dad-vibes-to-help-youth-in-need/) - “The voice for children that don’t have a voice”, is how Kris describes his role as an Intensive Family Support (IFS) Worker at Uniting. When vulnerable youth are getting lost in the system, be that at home or school, they need a little extra support. “We come in to help. Not just directly with the
- [Samantha’s passion led to new career opportunities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/samanthas-passion-led-to-new-career-opportunities/) - It was through working at Horsham Uniting Early Learning that Samantha discovered her passion for supporting families doing it tough. “We were working with a number of vulnerable families, and I was very passionate about developing the sense of trust they needed,” she says. When families were referred to additional support services, Samantha found herself
- [People just need to feel listened to](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/people-just-need-to-feel-listened-to/) - Content warning: this story references mental health and suicide. If this story raises concerns for you, please contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Respect 1800 737 732 “So many times, people just need to feel listened to.” Anthony was first inspired to become a Lifeline volunteer by a friend at university. “When I was a medical
- [Unity through solidarity - Twenty years of welcoming asylum seekers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/unity-welcoming-asylum-seekers/) - Since August 2002, Uniting’s Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre (ASWC) in Brunswick, despite divisive social and political climates, has stood firm as a place of refuge, unity and humility. While waiting for decisions on their applications to be recognised as refugees, many asylum seekers are isolated in the community with very little or no form of
- [Victoria is at a critical juncture as we head to a state election later in 2026.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-submission-2026/) - 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.
- [Housing Stability & Connection Package - Victorian Budget Submission.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-2026-housing/) - Invest in a Victorian Housing Stability and Connection Package that strengthens early intervention, prevents recurrent homelessness, and ensures people experiencing housing instability.
- [Sustainable Community Services Package - Victorian Budget Submission.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-2026-community/) - Download the full submisson Invest in a sustainable community services sector that is supported by long‑term, stable funding arrangements which reflect the true cost of delivering services, enable workforce stability, and provide fit‑for‑purpose infrastructure so organisations can effectively deliver early intervention, prevention and crisis responses across Victoria. An inclusive, connected and just future depends not
- [Social Service System Navigation Package - Victorian Budget Submission.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-2026-social-services/) - Download the full submisson Invest in a Social Service Systems Navigation Package that embeds navigation as a core, statewide early‑intervention function — complementing existing navigation roles for high‑complexity cohorts and ensuring families and young people can access the right supports earlier, move seamlessly between systems, and prevent escalation into crisis.This Package incorporates and scales navigation‑related
- [Youth Wellbeing and Stability Package - Victorian Budget Submission.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-2026-youth/) - Download the full submisson Invest in a Victorian Youth Wellbeing and Stability Package that consolidates and strengthens early intervention, youth‑appropriate housing and homelessness responses, supported transitions from care, community‑based social connection initiatives, and youth‑focused AOD outreach for young Victorians aged 12–25.This priority recommendation draws on Uniting’s direct service experience, practice evidence, and the lived experiences
- [Resilience in the face of poverty](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/resilience-in-the-face-of-poverty/) - Mum Adara knows all too well the stress and struggle of living in poverty. Adara and her son, 3, risked becoming homeless when the rent on their private rental suddenly increased beyond what she could afford. Growing up in the care system, Adara does not have the safety net of family to fall back on.
- [Join in on the fun of fundraising.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/join-in-on-the-fun-of-fundraising-3/) - Join in on the fun of fundraising. Celebrate with impact. If you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special event, how about asking your guests to donate to Uniting instead of buying a gift? Simply register your celebration with us to create an online fundraising page, or request donation envelopes for an in-person event.
- [Partnership to provide food relief to families during Christmas.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/partnership-food-relief-families/) - Beginning as a modest effort in 1956, the Commonwealth Bank’s Operation Plum Pudding initiative has grown into a 70-year legacy, providing over a thousand meals every year to those in need. Operated by Commonwealth Bank Australia’s Staff Social and Charity Club (CBA SSCC), the initiative sees hundreds of current and retired staff fundraising, packing and
- [Keeping families together: Making a positive difference for families](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/keeping-families-together-making-a-positive-difference-for-families/) - A recent evaluation of our Family Preservation and Reunification Program (FPR) has found strong evidence that the program is making a meaningful positive difference for Victorian families. The FPR Program is an intensive, in-home family service designed to keep children safe while supporting families to stay together where possible. The program forms part of the
- [Compassion on the front line](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/compassion-on-the-front-line/) - Homelessness remains one of the most pressing social challenges in Victoria, with thousands of people without a safe and secure place to call home. For many, the barriers to accessing support are overwhelming. Complex service systems, mental health challenges, and the stigma of homelessness often prevent people from seeking the help they need. That’s where
- [Amber's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/amber-volunteer-op-shops/) - Amber volunteers at Uniting’s Wendouree Op Shop, gaining skills, giving back, and discovering how the shop supports vital community services.
- [Hope, humanity and harm reduction](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hope-humanity-harm-reduction/) - Nathan Farley supports people with AOD dependency through Uniting’s harm reduction and overdose prevention program, promoting safety, stability, and hope.
- [I am who I am because we are](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/i-am-who-i-am/) - Jestiner leads with compassion and cultural insight, strengthening Uniting’s Family Services and CALD Working Group to create more inclusive, community-led support.
- [Uniting Vic.Tas op shops making a difference in our communities.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-op-shops-making-a-difference-in-our-communities/) - From Brunswick to Bendigo, Glenroy to Geelong West, Uniting Vic.Tas Op Shops are all about giving back to their local communities. Our dedicated team of 60 staff and 400 volunteers are passionate about creating warm, welcoming and inclusive spaces. We have 17 stores across metropolitan and regional Victoria and we’re growing. We hope to continue
- [Op Shops, part of the community](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/op-shops-community/) - Celebrate 100 years of op shops with Uniting. Discover affordable treasures, community connection, and support vital programs at Uniting Op Shops across Victoria and Tasmania.
- [From participant to partner](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/participant-to-partner/) - Lahrissa shares how lived experience and Uniting’s support helped her grow, contribute to AOD and family services, and shape more compassionate, person-led care.
- [Allan's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/allans-story/) - Allan enjoys independence and safety in his new Wangaratta community housing, with support from Uniting and a vibrant, connected neighbourhood.
- ['It’s a lifeline’: A Long-Term Approach to Improving Energy Support Programs for Households Facing Vulnerability.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/long-term-approach-improving-energy-support-programs/) - Download the full report Many homes in Australia provide little thermal comfort and these homes are mostly occupied by people who are least able to improve them, such as renters and low-income homeowners. Energy hardship for these individuals and families manifests in a variety of ways including difficulty paying bills, energy rationing, and negative effects
- [Addiction recovery is not without hope.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/addiction-recovery-is-not-without-hope/) - Louise describes her life as full and colourful. She has jumped out of aeroplanes, climbed cliff faces and tried her hand at many trades, including her time as a nightclub manager. But when asked to describe herself, the first word from her lips was “mother”. Motherhood is something Louise always knew she was destined for
- [Affordable, safe, and secure housing is an essential human right.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/affordable-safe-and-secure-housing-is-an-essential-human-right/) - Uniting Vic.Tas provided a submission to the consultation for the Tasmanian Housing Strategy. We had the privilege of hearing directly from Tasmanian consumers about their experiences with housing and homelessness.
- [‘Can’t afford to live’ as rising costs hit most vulnerable.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/cant-afford-to-live-as-rising-costs-hit-most-vulnerable/) - Download the full report Launched on the 19 October 2022 research was undertaken by Uniting in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology in order to better understand the impact of cost of living rises on consumers of community services.The ‘Can’t afford to live: The impact of the rising cost
- [Once in a generation leadership needed to tackle Victoria’s housing and homelessness problem.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/leadership-needed-to-tackle-victorias-housing-and-homelessness-problem/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike today called on the major political parties in the upcoming Victorian Election to commit to an intergenerational step-change in funding social housing and homelessness services. Ms Pike made the call as Uniting launched its Victorian election brief on housing and homelessness. The brief calls on the incoming government to address
- [Government delivers funding certainty for homeless support services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/government-delivers-funding-certainty-for-homeless-support-services/) - Uniting Vic.Tas has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide $67.5 million to address a looming funding shortfall for homelessness services. Funding for the Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) supplementation for homelessness services had been due to expire on June 30 this year. ERO was introduced in 2012 to cover social and community workers recognising the
- [Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes Victoria’s decision to raising the age.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-government-to-raise-minimum-age/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the leadership displayed by the Victorian Government in its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12, and to age 14 by 2027. Uniting fully supports this reform and looks forward to working with the Victorian Government to ensure that all children and young people have access to
- [Joint statement May 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/joint-statement-may-2023/) - Community organisations join forces calling for immediate increase to income support payments to tackle youth homelessness. Five leading homelessness community support organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to substantially increase JobSeeker and Youth Allowance in next week’s Federal Budget to tackle Australia’s youth homelessness epidemic. While we welcome the Government’s consideration of
- [Bronwyn Pike launches national homelessness magazine in Hobart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/bronwyn-pike-launches-national-homelessness-magazine-in-hobart/) - In early November, Bronwyn Pike launched the ‘Poverty and Homelessness’ edition of Parity magazine at the Hobart Town Hall. Parity is a national magazine published monthly by the Council to Homeless Persons. Poverty and homelessness are inextricably linked. In Bronwyn's opening remarks she called for collective action to challenge the myth that Australia is a country where everyone gets
- [Uniting Walks Against Family Violence in Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-walks-against-family-violence-in-melbourne/) - In a year where we continue to count women killed by acts of violence, walking in solidarity with victim survivors is an act of hope. Uniting staff from a range of services across the state joined the 5000+ person strong march last Friday, November 24, marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism campaign
- [Uniting for an inclusive, connected and just future in Tasmania.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/tasmanian-election-priorities/) - Discover Uniting Vic.Tas' 2025 Tasmanian Election priorities for a more inclusive, connected and just future. Read the full statement.
- [Uniting calls on Federal Government to raise the rate.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-calls-on-federal-government-to-raise-the-rate/) - Uniting urges the Government to raise income support and fund affordable housing as over 3 million Australians face poverty this Anti-Poverty Week.
- [Workforce is the key to building child-safe environments.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/elc-joint-statement-law-reform/) - Joint Statement from Not-for-Profit Early Childhood Education and Care Providers to changes to National Law. Download statement As leaders of some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit early learning providers, we welcome the National Law changes being considered by the Victorian Parliament this week as a positive step forward for parents and the early childhood sector.We welcome
- [Better practice in responding to family violence.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/better-practice-in-responding-to-family-violence/) - The Essential Services Commission (ESC) commissioned Uniting Social Impact Consulting to undertake research for their handbook "Better practice in responding to family violence". The handbook is a practical guide to help energy and water businesses assess and strengthen their response to family violence. The research undertaken by Uniting aimed to understand the lived experience of
- [Reducing drug-related harm should be our priority](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/reducing-drug-related-harm-should-be-our-priority/) - Uniting Vic.Tas, one of Victoria’s largest alcohol and drug treatment providers, supports the intent of the Bill to be tabled by Reason Party MP Fiona Patten in State Parliament to decriminalise the use and possession of small quantities of illicit drugs in Victoria. At Uniting Vic.Tas, we provide adult and youth withdrawal, rehabilitation, and counselling
- [Uniting supports decision to make Medically Supervised Injecting Room permanent.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supports-medically-supervised-injecting-room-permanent/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the State Government’s commitment to make the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) a permanent fixture of Victoria’s response to reducing drug-related harm. The recently released final report into the Review of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room has found that since its establishment in 2018, the MSIR has succeeded in achieving
- [Decision on second injecting room ‘will lead to more drug-related harm’](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/decision-on-second-injecting-room-will-lead-to-more-drug-related-harm/) - We, at Uniting Vic.Tas, the community services organisation of the Uniting Church of Victoria and Tasmania, are extremely disappointed by Victorian Government’s decision not to proceed with the trial of a second medically supervised injecting service in the Melbourne CBD. Medically supervised injecting rooms are a vital and life-saving harm reduction response. The first medically
- [7 types of charitable donations and how they help](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/types-of-charitable-donations/) - Learn about 7 types of charitable donations — including monetary, automatic, corporate, church, and philanthropic gifts — and how they make a real difference to vulnerable people in Victoria.
- [Make an impact in 2024 by becoming a foster carer.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/foster-carer-impact-2024/) - Ever felt something tug on your heartstrings, calling you to make a difference? Now is your opportunity to answer that call. With more kids needing safe temporary care, there's no better time to become a foster carer. As growing numbers of families face challenges such as family breakdowns, substance abuse, and mental health issues, more
- [Family violence doesn’t take a holiday.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/family-violence-doesnt-take-a-holiday/) - This Christmas, support survivors of family violence. Your donation to Uniting provides safety, essentials, and healing for women and children.
- [High number of families accessing our family services are experiencing family violence.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/family-services-study/) - A recent Uniting study shows almost two-thirds of families supported by our family services were experiencing family violence when they began receiving support. Download the evaluation summary In 2025 we undertook an evaluation of our family services programs to better understand the prevalence and nature of family violence within those services. This followed growing anecdotal
- [Family violence doesn’t take a break at Christmas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/family-violence-doesnt-take-a-break-at-christmas/) - When you’re living with family violence, you live in fear. And the violence you face every day doesn’t take a break for Christmas. Sadly, it often gets worse. Because over the holidays you’re in each other’s pockets. There can be tension over whose family you spend time with, or who will have the children. The
- [When reaching out changes everything.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/when-reaching-out-changes-everything/) - Discover how Uniting Gambling Counselling helps people overcome gambling harm. Support and recovery are possible with the right help.
- [This Christmas, many families face impossible choices](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/this-christmas-many-families-face-impossible-choices/) - Millions of Australian families are dreading the countdown to Christmas. Forced to make devastating decisions between feeding their children, affording household bills and purchasing school supplies - Christmas will be a trimmed down affair for many. For over a decade, Uniting Family Services Senior Practitioner, Raeleen, has made it her mission to support families teetering
- [Investment properties used to support those fleeing violent homes.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/investment-properties-used-to-support-those-fleeing-violent-homes/) - An inspiring couple has donated the use of two homes to support people escaping family violence and are encouraging others to do the same. The Melbourne couple donated the use of their two-bedroom house in Abbotsford eighteen months ago, and more recently donated the use of their three-bedroom home in Northcote. They bought the Northcote
- [Share the warmth this winter.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/share-the-warmth-this-winter/) - A warm meal can go a long way in supporting someone experiencing crisis, especially during the colder months. That’s why Uniting operate community meal programs right across Victoria and Tasmania. From St Kilda to Sale and Ballarat to Bendigo, our meal programs offer community, connection and a hearty meal. They also connect families and individuals
- [The heart of business: U Ethical’s community commitment pays dividends.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer-u-ethicals-story/) - For the team at U Ethical, simply offering volunteer days in their volunteering policy wasn’t sufficient. “Having paid volunteer days in your policy isn’t enough. You need to actually action things and move them along. Many companies have a volunteering policy but team members never use it,” said U Ethical Executive Assistant, Alex. “It needs
- [Stitching hope for Wodonga’s rough sleepers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stitching-hope-for-wodongas-rough-sleepers/) - Led by Uniting’s team in Wodonga, the Ruffy project is a new initiative which makes swags locally to distribute to those sleeping rough. The idea for this project sprang from the critical need of warmth and bedding for those experiencing homelessness within the Goulburn Northeast region. “Looking for community partnerships to be able to make
- [Are donations tax deductible](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/are-donations-tax-deductible/) - Wondering if your charity donation is tax deductible? Learn how to claim deductions, what qualifies, and how much you can claim for your donations in Australia.
- [Getting fit and giving back.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/getting-fit-giving-back/) - Read how Frances overcame alcohol dependency and completed her first half marathon to raise funds for Uniting’s life-changing alcohol and drug services, supporting those in need.
- [Turn action into impact.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/action-into-impact/) - Turn action into impact with Uniting. Host events, fundraise, donate, or join our Entertainment membership to support services for people in need.
- [Creating connections on and off the court.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/connections-on-court/) - Uniting Wimmera’s Family Preservation program helped 12-year-old Christian gain confidence, connect with community and join a local basketball academy.
- [Supporting the Afghan Community.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-afghan-community/) - Uniting’s Komak team supports Afghan girls and women through sport, breaking barriers with inclusive programs that build confidence, fitness and community.
- [A gift that will continue to live on.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/gift-continue-live-on/) - Peta Lowe’s bequest to Uniting ensures her lifelong commitment to helping others will continue to make an impact for years to come.
- [Hope and warmth thanks to you.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hope-warmth-thanks-to-you/) - Discover how your support is helping Victorians and Tasmanians in crisis. Through Uniting’s Food For Families, donations provide meals, essentials, and hope to those experiencing hardship.
- [Farewell to Bronwyn Pike: A life of faith and service.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/farewell-bronwyn-pike/) - Explore Bronwyn’s journey from teacher and Uniting Church advocate to long-serving Victorian MP and CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas, championing social justice and community service.
- [A journey of giving.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/journey-of-giving/) - Discover how Peter Laver’s regular giving to Uniting over 17 years has made a lasting impact on the community and its programs.
- [Alisha's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/alishas-story/) - Read Alisha’s journey from homelessness to stability through Uniting’s community housing. A safe home gave her hope, routine, and space for her art.
- [Kai's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/kais-story/) - At only 17 years old, Kai was experiencing family relationship breakdown and struggling with his mental health. That’s when Kai became homeless. “I was freshly 17 and I was experiencing some stuff with my family that wasn’t very healthy, said Kai.” That’s when Kai got linked in with Uniting. “My Uniting worker got me into
- [Stitching hope for rough sleepers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stitching-hope-for-rough-sleepers/) - In 2017, as Melbourne gained media attention for attempts to ‘clean up’ its city in preparation for the Australian Open and summer crowds, St Leonard’s Uniting Church Brighton member Barry Schofield saw an opportunity. It was while watching a news clip of police ‘moving on’ a group of rough sleepers at Flinders Street Station, that
- [Nurturing future potential.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/nurturing-future-potential/) - Perhaps one of life’s harshest realities is our inability to choose the circumstances into which we are born. For Lily* and Oliver*, both in their early 20s, childhood was unlike most. While still in utero, their parents had come to the attention of the Victorian child protection service. “There was a lot of alcohol and
- [45 years of volunteering.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/45-years-of-volunteering/) - As they sit together, enjoying the sandwiches Jill prepared at home and sipping the coffee Alan brewed at the centre, it’s clear that volunteering isn’t just something they do … it’s part of who they are. The pair, husband and wife, have been volunteering at Uniting’s Emergency Relief service in Broadmeadows for a combined 45
- [Carol finds new purpose.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carol-finds-new-purpose/) - Carol finds new purpose through op shop volunteering. Volunteering at the Keilor Park Uniting Op Shop has done more than just fill Carol’s week. It has helped her meet new people and rediscover a sense of purpose. Since joining the team in May last year, after leaving a long-term career, she has become a valued
- [What is a bequest?](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/what-is-a-bequest/) - Learn what a bequest is, how to include a gift in your Will, its tax implications, and how bequests impact charities and beneficiaries.
- [Give the gift of warmth this winter.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/winter-graces-story/) - Each day, if you were to go out with our Uniting workers, you’d see rough sleepers who have jobs and go to work. You’d see mums with children, fleeing from violent partners. You’d see whole families couch surfing, living in their cars, or camping in tents. And you would meet caring young mums like Grace*
- [Carol Jeffs appointed CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carol-jeffs-appointed-ceo-of-uniting-vic-tas/) - The Uniting Vic.Tas Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Jeffs as the new Chief Executive Officer of Uniting Vic.Tas. This follows an extensive and competitive recruitment process, which began after our current CEO, Bronwyn Pike, advised the Board in December 2024 that she would not be seeking to renew her contract beyond
- [Consumer Experience Pulse Survey 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/consumer-experience-pulse-survey-2024/) - We’ve had a great response to our recent consumer experience survey. Results show that 89% of survey respondents think the quality of our services is good to very good. It’s heartening to hear that more people than ever feel listened to and respected. It’s important for us to know we’re delivering on our promise to make a difference
- [Doors open at new community housing in Wangaratta.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/wangaratta-housing-opening/) - We recently opened our new $18 million community housing development in Wangaratta providing much needed affordable accommodation for people living in the region. The new development comprises 44 one, two and three-bedroom units and is the first Uniting Housing project delivered under the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build. It provides safe, stable and
- [Harmony Week: A time to celebrate our rich cultural diversity](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/harmony-week-a-time-to-celebrate-our-rich-cultural-diversity/) - Australia has always been a land of opportunity. A place of promise where people from across the world have flocked to create new lives for themselves and their families. Australia is home to the oldest continuing cultures in the world. First Nations peoples have cared for these lands for over 65,000 years, shaping the rich
- [Gabbi's story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/gabbis-story-housing/) - Gabbi and her partner Jesse experienced the impact of the housing shortage in Victoria, firsthand. Despite Gabbi having a job and them both growing up locally, they found it impossible to find a private rental. “We didn’t have any rental history so we couldn’t get a private rental” said Gabbi. After couch surfing with friends
- [Class acts of kindness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/class-acts-of-kindness/) - Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) have been donating food and other essential items to Uniting’s Food For Families program for over a decade. For the school, teaching students about the need in the local community and the current cost-of-living crisis has been an important part of their education. “A big part of this program
- [From stairs to strength](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/from-stairs-to-strength/) - More than 700 firefighters and emergency service personnel stepped up to fight cancer, depression, and suicide by participating in the 11th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. The climb involves ascending the gruelling 28 floors of Crown Metropol wearing full firefighter kit (including 25kg of firefighting equipment). Uniting’s Lifeline Melbourne service was once again honoured to
- [Mental health doesn’t discriminate and neither should we.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/mental-ill-health-doesnt-discriminate-and-neither-should-we/) - October is mental health month. Latest figures show that two in five Australians will experience mental ill health at some point in their lives. Next month serves as an important reminder to take time to care for ourselves and those around us, to fight to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health conditions
- [Evan’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/evans-story/) - Evan has battled through mental health struggles and housing instability since he was 20 years old. He moved around a lot and was never able to settle down. “I found it difficult to find my own safe and secure home,” Evan explained. During COVID lockdowns, with nowhere to live, Evan had to move in with
- [Simple tips to keep a lid on soaring energy bills.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/simple-tips-energy-bills/) - While energy prices are on the rise again, there are some simple things around the home you can start doing today to help keep your energy bills down. If you’re struggling financially and worried about how you’ll pay your gas or electricity bills, you may also be eligible for support from Uniting Vic.Tas. Uniting Vic.Tas
- [Budget delivers important relief for vulnerable, but more to be done](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/budget-delivers-important-relief-for-vulnerable-but-more-to-be-done/) - Uniting Vic.Tas has welcomed the increased support for families and vulnerable communities in this year’s Federal Budget but sees it as an opportunity lost to address systemic poverty. Cost-of-living relief was at the forefront with energy rebates of up to $500 for eligible households, cheaper prescription medicines and greater incentives for GPs to provide more
- [A fair and balanced Budget which maintains vital services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-fair-and-balanced-budget-which-maintains-vital-services/) - One of Victoria’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas, has welcomed a ‘fair and balanced’ 2023-24 Victorian State Budget which maintains support for those who need it most. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike said funding guarantees for housing and homelessness support programs, and family violence crisis accommodation, will provide safety and security to thousands
- [Anti-Poverty Weeks 2023 wrap-up](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/anti-poverty-weeks-2023-wrap-up/) - Since 2002 Anti-Poverty Week (APW) has been active every year in the week around 17 October, the United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and encourages all Australians to take action and focus on positive solutions to end poverty. This year, as the Referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament was held on
- [2024-25 Victorian State Budget response](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/2024-25-victorian-budget-response/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has welcomed funding in the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget to support the organisation’s programs and services but stressed more can always be done to assist low-income families. “Cost of living pressures are having a devastating impact, not only on household budgets, but also on people’s mental health and wellbeing,” Ms
- [Blessings in every bite: St Andrew’s story of faith in action.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/blessings-in-every-bite-st-andrews-story-of-faith-in-action/) - “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” – Hebrews 13:16 There are many verses in the Bible where God calls His people to care for those in their time of need. This is just one of the teachings that jump to mind when
- [Children’s compassion for the community.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/childrens-compassion-for-the-community/) - When Louise introduced the Food For Families program to her students at Buninyong Uniting Kindergarten, she never knew how widely popular it would become among families. “Last year it started out just something my group was doing because it fit in with discussions that we’d had,” said Uniting Early Learning Educator, Louise. “It was so popular
- [Eva's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/evas-story/) - Eva is a Consumer Partner and member of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Working Group, Consumer Partner Steering Committee, Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre Advisory Group, and Interview Panels. Her country of origin is Ukraine. "Refugee Week means a lot to my family and me. It’s a time to share our story and reflect on our
- [Write your Will for free from 2-15 September](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/write-your-will-for-free-from-2-15-september/) - As a valued supporter of Uniting, you can write your Will free online with Safewill from 2-15 September. Safewill is one of Australia's leading online Will providers, backed by lawyers who check every Will, and trusted by thousands of Australians every month. Protect your loved ones and the causes close to your heart. Visit safewill.com/uniting
- [Join in on the fun of fundraising](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/join-in-on-the-fun-of-fundraising-2/) - There are lots of ways you can get involved and support our services here at Uniting. Flip for a good cause. Each year hundreds of people hold a Pancake Day event in their homes, schools, churches, businesses and community spaces. Running since 2002, this Uniting annual community fundraiser is a great opportunity to get together,
- [From ping-pong to printing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/from-ping-pong-to-printing/) - It was a single match of table tennis – a sport Bruce both didn’t enjoy nor claimed to be any good at – that led him to a 37-year career in the print industry where he met his wife and found his voice for disability activism. At the age of 20, during a game of
- [Uniting Shepparton celebrates Women’s Health Program.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/shepparton-womens-health-program/) - Uniting Vic.Tas concluded its three-year WOMHEn (which stands for ‘workforce of multilingual health educators network’) project partnership with Women’s Health Goulburn Northeast. The WOMHEn project delivered in-language and tailored health and wellbeing support for women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Shepparton. Hundreds of women participated in sessions provided by specialist health providers
- [Carer Gateway Writing Competition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carer-gateway-writing-competition/) - In March, the Carer Gateway team at Uniting organised a heartwarming writing competition for the dedicated unpaid carers within their program. Recognising the immense value of a carer's journey, filled with unique experiences, challenges, and moments of profound insight, they provided a platform for carers to share their stories. These stories have the power to
- [Being a Parent: Salma’s resilience in a new country.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/salmas-story/) - Salma is a mother of two, who went through different cultural and life pressures as a refugee, moving between the countries of Iraq and Jordan, and now living in Australia. Salma came to the Being a Parent (BaP) program overwhelmed and anxious about raising her children in a new country. She was uncertain and lacking
- [Game, set, print: How one match led to a lifelong career.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer-bruces-story/) - It was a single game of table tennis – a sport Bruce both didn’t enjoy nor claimed to be any good at – that led him to a 37-year career in the print industry, where he met his now wife and found his voice for disability activism. At the young age of 20, during a
- [A drive for difference: Jasdeep’s happiness stems from helping others.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer-jasdeeps-story/) - It was working amidst the pumps and petrol fumes of a service station in southeast Tasmania that Jasdeep reached the revelation that something had to be done. “I was working at a petrol station in Hobart, and I was seeing how people were struggling to afford food or didn’t have a home to go back
- [From grief to giving back: Camaro’s compassionate calling.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer-camaros-story/) - The pandemic brought the world to a grinding halt. And as communities grappled with the challenges of lockdowns and social isolation, Camaro found herself navigating an additional layer of hardship: the sudden loss of her mother. In the aftermath of this profound loss, Camaro sought solace and connection through volunteering. “I lost my Mum during
- [From volunteer to valued employee: A second-hand success story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer-sys-story/) - Economical, stylish and eco-conscious, Sy’s op shopping passion has lasted a lifetime. Fuelled by an indifference for trends, Sy holds op shops as havens for personal style, offering freedom for self-expression away from the constraints of seasonal fashion pressures. Unbeknownst to her, it was a Uniting Op Shop, nestled in her local community, that would
- [Making a difference with Fire & Clay](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/making-a-difference-with-fire-clay/) - A registered Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) employing more than 30 people, the talented team at Fire & Clay produce an array of handcrafted pottery and ceramic garden products. Walking into the factory shop at Fire & Clay’s Lilydale HQ, you find yourself surrounded by hanging birds, mandalas and bird baths. These are just some of
- [Giving voice to young people in out-of-home care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/giving-voice-to-young-people-in-out-of-home-care/) - “When I decided to go to Uni, my Uniting worker was able to help me find tutoring and stuff like that, so that was pretty good. They paid for it all so it wasn’t any stress on like the people I was living with at that time. The extra support outside of school hours really
- [Victoria commits to supporting care-leavers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victoria-commits-to-supporting-care-leavers/) - Today we are celebrating good news for young people in foster and residential care. They will be offered support until the age of 21, thanks to funding announced by the Victorian State Government. We have been pushing for this important change, both independently and with other organisations through the sector wide Home Stretch campaign. Becoming
- [Carers: unpaid, unsung and often unseen](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carers-unpaid-unsung-often-unseen/) - Josephine* and Steve* will be the first to tell you that life as a full-time carer is hard work. When they made the decision to grow their family back in 2000, neither could anticipate how drastically their lives as they knew it would change. “Everyone has a plan for life when they get married but
- [Millions of reasons to care: Carers Week 2023.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carers-week-2023/) - Anyone can be a carer. In fact, one in nine Australians are. This week, 15th – 21st October, marks the beginning of Carers Week. An annual campaign to raise awareness of, offer support to and bring to light the challenges faced by the 2.65 million Australians who provide care to family members or friends living
- [Lucy's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lucys-story/) - Lucy fled domestic violence needing a safe place to call home. “My situation resulted in me fleeing from family violence and living in crisis accommodation” says Lucy. “I moved 18 times over two and a half months, hiding from the perpetrator, who was in pursuit of me.” Lucy was able to access support from Uniting
- [Monica's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/monicas-story/) - Monica has been living in her Uniting home for 12 years. “On my 28th birthday I received the news that I was accepted. I’m 39 now. It was exciting. I was the happiest I have ever felt” says Monica. “I loved that Uniting were looking for people who had money issues and couldn’t afford to
- [Steph’s Story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stephs-story/) - Steph and her three kids spent 18 months experiencing homelessness, couch surfing with a friend after she lost her family support systems. “I used to fall back on my Nan. She was my rock, but she passed away” says Steph. “If I didn’t have a friend to fall back on, I would have been living
- [Stitching hope for Wodonga’s rough sleepers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ruffy-swag-project/) - Uniting’s Ruffy Swag project is a new initiative led by Uniting’s Wodonga office. The purpose of the project is to produce swags locally to distribute to those sleeping rough. The idea for this project sprang from the critical need of warmth and bedding for those experiencing homelessness within the Goulburn Northeast region. “Looking for community
- [Making the most of retirement.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/making-most-of-retirement/) - Margaret and Jackie will be the first to tell you that retirement is busy and fulfilling. Residents at Gardiner Lodge in Glen Iris, they are part of a close-knit and bustling community. “I’ve always liked theatre, movies, reading, meeting people – my life hasn’t really changed! I really make the most of retirement.” says Margaret.
- [Generosity funds house for women and children escaping family violence.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/house-for-escaping-family-violence/) - A generous Melbourne couple and supportive local businesses have helped create a home for women and children escaping family violence in the Northcote area. The couple, who do not wish to be identified, have previously donated the use of a two-bedroom house in Abbotsford. They decided to purchase a three-bedroom home in Northcote because they
- [Our statement on January 26](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-statement-on-january-26/) - January 26 is not a day of celebration for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. It is a reminder of the lasting impacts of colonisation and dispossession and for many, a day of grief and mourning. Uniting Vic.Tas stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in recognising the injustices, dispossession and
- [Uniting Walks for YES in Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-walks-for-yes-in-melbourne/) - We’ve heard the message from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through the Uluru Statement from the Heart seeking Voice, Treaty, Truth and we accept the generous offer contained therein to walk together towards a better future. And we’ve heard from our First Nations’ workforce from across Victoria and Tasmania who came together and discussed
- [Giving children the future they deserve](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/giving-children-the-future-they-deserve/) - Meet Christie*, an extraordinary foster carer who, along with her loving husband and two children, has dedicated over ten years to providing a safe home for children in need. “We'd seen a lot of children who had been let down by their parents, who had been treated unwell,” said Christie. “We always would have loved
- [Young Carer art competition.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/young-carer-art-competition/) - To celebrate Carers Week this year, the Young Carer Team within Carer Gateway hosted a fun and heart-warming engagement activity for the young carers (aged 5-25) in their program. We invited the carers to participate in an art competition themed ‘What or who inspires me?’, where we encouraged them to create artwork and tell us
- [My home means the world to me.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jamies-story-my-home/) - Jamie has been living independently at his home in Melbourne since 2013. “My home means the world to me. If I didn’t have it, I’d be stuck in a group home,” says Jamie. “Just having that security. It’s good to know that we won’t get turfed (thrown) out.” Jamie shares how important his connection to
- [Mariam’s story as a young parent.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/miriams-story/) - Mariam* is a 23-year-old mother who came to the Young Parents’ Program (YPP) as a self-referral looking for support with her parenting. At the time, Mariam was pregnant with her second child and experiencing pressure from her family to terminate the pregnancy, despite wanting to continue with it herself. She often appeared anxious in one-on-one
- [Uniting’s Communities for Children launches Adolescent Family Violence and (Cyber)bullying Prevention Project.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/cfc-hume-prevention-project-launch/) - We’re partnering with La Trobe University and VICSEG New Futures through the Communities for Children (CfC) Hume Program to deliver a new project which aims to help prevent adolescent family violence and (cyber)bullying in the Hume community. This innovative project will use holistic, school and community approaches to preventing adolescent violence in private (domestic/family), public
- [Together for change.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/together-for-change/) - Your compassion has the power to change lives. Here’s how you can get involved and support our services at Uniting. Help us fight hunger. For over 30 years Food For Families has brought local communities together to donate non-perishable food and household essential items to those facing hardship. As the rising cost of living continues
- [‘Like sitting in a dark room’ - Ballarat forum gives a voice to the homelessness experience](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ballarat-forum-gives-voice-to-homelessness-experience/) - A forum held in Ballarat this week as part of Homelessness Week has helped shine a light on the daily uncertainty, fear and the sense of hopelessness faced by people without a home. The ‘Where to Now: Responding to Rough Sleeping Post-Covid’ forum was hosted by the Council to Homeless Persons and Uniting Vic.Tas and
- [Linda and Craig's inspiring journey as foster carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/linda-craig-foster-story/) - Linda* and her husband, Craig* became foster carers as they strongly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Prior to this, they had already raised eight children, three of whom were their biological children; and are now also proud grandparents. Currently, Linda and Craig are caring
- [Palm Sunday Walk for Justice & Freedom for Refugees – Shared statement](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/walk-for-justice-for-refugees-shared-statement/) - The Uniting Church of Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and Uniting Vic.Tas stand together in solidarity with refugees, people seeking asylum and their supporters across Australia to call out the injustices of Australia’s current immigration policies. The Uniting Church of Victoria and Tasmania and Uniting Vic.Tas, its community services organisation, provide care and support
- [Hartley’s volunteers with heart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hartleys-volunteers-with-heart/) - If you have ever been to Hartley’s community dining room in Prahran, you likely will have spotted Ian Harris flaunting a black, striped kitchen apron with a twinkle in his eyes. For 25 years, Ian has volunteered at Hartley’s preparing warm meals for those in need. His vegetable cutting skills are revered by many and
- [Federation University teachers get ‘back on the tools’ to bring some home comforts to Uniting's Reids Guest House in Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/federation-university-teachers-get-back-on-the-tools-to-bring-some-home-comforts-to-unitings-reids-guest-house-in-ballarat/) - Three cabinet making and joinery teachers from Federation TAFE have teamed up using their skills to build wardrobes, desks and bedside units to refurbish more than 30 rooms at Uniting's Reids Guest House in Ballarat. The completed furniture, using materials donated by Laminex, is being delivered and donated to Reids this morning. Built in 1886,
- [Jun’s new life in Australia.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/cesp-juns-life-australia/) - Jun is a carer to his wife and son. He was referred to the Uniting Carer Employment Support Program (CESP) in 2022. Prior to migrating to Australia, Jun worked for 20 years in the massage industry. Sadly, his qualifications were not recognised here, so he made the decision to begin the journey of re-training. In
- [A warm welcome for all](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-warm-welcome-for-all-2/) - Simon has learnt so much through volunteering. As for many, Melbourne’s lockdowns gave Simon time to think about things. ‘Things’ being his interest in volunteering. “I had been giving thought to doing some type of volunteering for some time,” said Simon. “It was only during lockdown when we were all at home that I had
- [Volunteering gave me back me](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteering-gave-me-back-me/) - Fae was turning the corner after several years fighting cancer. Work had always been an integral part of her life, but her health had forced her into retirement, and she was feeling at a loss. Enter the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was in a dark place,” she said. “Yes, I’d been there before, but there seemed
- [Amy advocates for mental health](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/amy-advocates-for-mental-health/) - Content warning: this story references mental health and suicide. If this story raises concerns for you, please contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Respect 1800 737 732. When you think about death, you think car accidents, heart attacks or cancer – you don’t think of suicide. “That’s a big reason why I volunteer.” Amy started volunteering
- [A warm welcome for all](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-warm-welcome-for-all/) - Volunteering led to amazing opportunities for Stacey. Stacey also started volunteering at the Welcome Centre during Melbourne’s lockdowns. “Like many people, I had a lot of spare time on my hands, so I decided that volunteering would be a great way to feel useful, busy, and connected to others,” said Stacey. When beginning her volunteer
- [MEDIA RELEASE: New career results in regional award](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-career-results-in-regional-award/) - Uniting Wimmera Family Day Care Educator, Collette Okely, has been named a regional winner in the 2017 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. Collette was nominated by Brianna Childs, the mother of a child who attends her service. Brianna said the small community of Murtoa was very lucky to have someone like Collette offering a
- [We are Wimmera book launches at rural schools](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/we-are-wimmera-book-launches-at-regional-schools/) - A book celebrating the voices of children living in the Wimmera region has been launched to coincide with National Children’s Week. Titled We Are Wimmera, the book features pictures and words that reflect the creativity and imagination of local children. “We Are Wimmera celebrates where we live and focuses on the strengths and successes of
- [Midsumma 2020](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/midsumma-2020-2/) - For the first time in our short history as a state-wide organisation, Uniting Vic.Tas was an official participant in the 2020 Midsumma Pride March in Melbourne in February.More than 80 Uniting employees, volunteers, consumers and supporters joined thousands of others in a celebration of love and diversity. People made the trip from as far away
- [New pop-up mental health services in Melbourne’s south, south east and western Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-pop-up-mental-health-services-in-melbournes-south-south-east-and-western-victoria/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of $13.3 million for 20 pop-up mental health services which will help address the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 pandemic across the state. We will be partnering with Ballarat Health and Monash Health to deliver the fast-tracked, tailored mental health care and support to people who need it the
- [Better mental health for youth.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/better-mental-health-for-youth/) - The Uniting-run Headspace in Horsham supports young people aged 12-25 to reduce the impact of mental illness and offer an inclusive space for local youth. The program is designed to help improve mental health outcomes for young people. It involves people wearing a headset with goggles so they can enter a virtual environment. “There’s an
- [Uniting hosts launch of the April edition of Parity Magazine](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-hosts-launch-of-the-april-edition-of-parity-magazine/) - Uniting had the pleasure of hosting the launch of the April 2022 issue of Parity Magazine in partnership with the Council to Homeless Persons and Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Katie Hall MP (pictured above). Uniting CEO Bronwyn Pike hosted the event. The April issue of Parity Magazine, ‘Homelessness and Young People: Support During Troubled Times’,
- [The Orange Door Network now available in the Wimmera](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-orange-door-network-now-available-in-the-wimmera/) - Wimmera residents now have access to co-ordinated family violence and child wellbeing services in the one place with the opening of The Orange Door in Horsham. A partnership between Uniting Vic.Tas, Grampians Community Health, Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative and the Victorian Government, it will provide face-to-face and outreach services to people experiencing, or who have
- [Captain’s Wrap: Murray to Moyne 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/captains-wrap-murray-to-moyne-2023/) - Well, after months of training and preparation for Team Life Cycle, the 2023 Murray to Moyne cycle relay is done and dusted for another year. The lead-up was less stressful than last year when Covid still played an active part, sadly knocking two of our members out just before the event. This year a
- [Join in on the fun of fundraising](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/join-in-on-the-fun-of-fundraising/) - There are lots of ways you can get involved and support our services here at Uniting. Food For families Food For Families is a great way to get together to make a tangible difference to the lives of individuals and families experiencing hardship and crisis throughout the year. With friends, family or work colleagues, you
- [Nader’s story: Fathering two teenage sons](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/naders-story-communities-children-hume/) - Nader* arrived in Australia in March 2022 with his family and two twin sons, aged 17. Nader participated in the Parenting in a New Culture – Focus on Fathers (PINC-FF) program in November 2022. PINC-FF is a parenting education and support program for parents from newly arrived culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with a focus
- [An update from Jeremey](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/an-update-from-jeremey/) - At 49 years of age, Jeremey found himself homeless and spent 18 months living rough in the bush near Ballarat. Empowered by Uniting’s support, Jeremey has transformed his own life experience into an opportunity to advocate for and support others. He now works as the first Homelessness Peer Support Worker in Uniting’s Street 2 Home
- [An update from Tom](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/an-update-from-tom/) - Tom’s story was featured in our recent Winter Appeal. Last time we spoke with Tom (pictured), he kindly shared with us how Meals for Change, Ballarat’s community meals program, had helped turn his life around. An update from Tom. Finding himself homeless at only 18 years of age, Tom says he wouldn’t be where he
- [The Victorian Response to Homelessness – Parity September 2022 Edition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-response-to-homelessness-parity-september-2022/) - In the lead up to the state election, Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) called for contributions exploring the Victorian response to homelessness to feature in their September 2022 edition of Parity magazine. At the heart of this edition is the collective call for access to secure, safe, and affordable housing for vulnerable households, and what
- [MEDIA RELEASE: Uniting Ballarat employee recognised for efforts in homelessness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/media-release-uniting-ballarat-employee-recognised-for-efforts-in-homelessness/) - Uniting Ballarat is celebrating after the announcement that one of their own has been recognised as going above and beyond for people who are experiencing homelessness in the local area. Adam Liversage, Assertive Outreach Worker for Uniting Ballarat’s Street to Home program, accepted the Leading Practitioner award at the Council to Homeless Persons 2017 Victorian
- [Lifeline Ballarat volunteer recognised for outstanding achievement](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lifeline-ballarat-volunteer-recognised-for-outstanding-achievement/) - Denise has volunteered with Lifeline Ballarat for ten years. She is this year’s Victorian State Finalist for the Mary Parsissons Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award at the national Lifeline conference. Denise says she was shocked when she found out she had been awarded State Finalist. “I was gobsmacked! I wondered why me? There are
- [Superheroes step up](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/superheroes-step-up/) - The April 2023 Murray to Moyne is almost upon us. And Team Life Cycle is ready for the starting line, vital support crew at their sides. “We call them Batman and Robin,” said Team Life Cycle’s captain, Chris ‘Captain America’ Moorcroft. “Without their incredible efforts there’s no way we could do the event.” The classic
- [CareRing helps Ella face her financial hardship.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carering-ellas-story/) - Young, single mother, Ella, had to flee her home with her young children due to domestic violence. Packing only what essentials she could fit into small bags, Ella escaped to the safety of her parent’s home. During the course of their relationship, Ella’s partner financially abused her. He took out personal loans and credit cards in her name. As time went on, Ella was forced
- [Uniting for a ‘Yes’ vote for a Voice to Parliament](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-for-a-yes-vote-for-a-voice-to-parliament/) - Today, Uniting Vic.Tas, the community services organisation of the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania joined over 180 civil society organisations across the country under the banner of Allies for Uluru Coalition, in welcoming and endorsing the agreed wording for constitutional change and a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Uniting Vic.Tas has heard the message
- [Acknowledging 20 years of welcoming asylum seekers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/20-years-of-aswc/) - The Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre (ASWC) in Brunswick celebrated its 20th anniversary. The centre welcomes & supports people seeking a safer life in Australia.
- [Uniting’s advocacy in support of legislation to ban sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts in Tasmania.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-support-ban-gender-identity-change-efforts-tasmania/) - Last week, in partnership with the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, we wrote to all members of the Tasmanian Parliament to express our strong support for the introduction and passing of legislation to protect people from the harm of sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts. At Uniting, we firmly believe people should
- [Hannah and Sandra’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hannah-and-sandras-story/) - Many people don’t see themselves as carers. They are just children, parents, partners, relatives or friends who care for someone close to them. Hannah* has been caring for her mother, Sandra* for most of her life. Sandra was born deaf in one ear and has had significant health complications throughout her life, which have required
- [Amazing response to consumer experience survey.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/response-consumer-experience-survey/) - We’ve had a great response to our first consumer experience survey. The results show 83% of our consumers think the quality of our service delivery is either good or very good. More than a thousand people responded and it’s heartening to hear they felt listened to and respected. It is important for us to know
- [Visa changes opening up a whole new world of dreams and opportunities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/temporary-visa-changes/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the decision by the Australian Government to allow thousands of refugees currently on Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) across Australia the opportunity to apply for Resolution of Status (RoS) and become permanent residents in Australia. On Monday, the Government announced the 19,000 refugees who arrived in Australia
- [Budget a ‘positive start’ but more needed to address immediate cost-of-living pressures.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/budget-a-positive-start-but-more-needed-to-address-immediate-cost-of-living-pressures/) - One of Victoria and Tasmania’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas today welcomed the key social reforms in the 2022-23 Federal Budget, but warned more support was required to address immediate cost-of-living challenges. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said the ambitious social housing program to deliver one million new dwellings over five years, cheaper
- [Carers Week: A time to recognise our unsung heroes](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/carers-week-a-time-to-recognise-our-unsung-heroes/) - As part of Carers Week, Uniting Vic.Tas is celebrating the invaluable contributions carers make to the lives of millions of people across Victoria and Tasmania. Whether it’s providing a home for vulnerable children, supporting people with a disability, or taking an elderly neighbour to their medical appointments, carers come in many different forms. Some carers
- [Above and beyond normal parenting.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/above-and-beyond-normal-parenting/) - Above and beyond normal parenting. “It can take a long time to emotionally grapple with the words ‘disability’ and ‘carer’. They’re big words to come to term with,” said Catherine. Catherine’s son, Luke, was diagnosed with autism in 2020. Her second child, Ben, was later diagnosed with developmental delay and is currently undergoing the autism
- [Geographical area and visa status no barrier to mental health and wellbeing support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/geographical-area-and-visa-status-no-barrier-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support/) - Being able to offer wellbeing support when and where it is needed is helping address an unmet need in communities. Uniting Vic.Tas is one of a group of service providers involved in 23 new Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs around Victoria. These Hubs are an initiative from the State Government in response to the significant
- [Giving children experiencing disadvantage the best start to their education.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/giving-children-experiencing-disadvantage-the-best-start-to-their-education/) - Uniting Vic.Tas has launched an innovative early education program to provide more support to children at heightened risk or who are experiencing social disadvantage and significant family stress. Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP and Local Member for Richmond Richard Wynne MP, helped launch the SEED (Specialist
- [Developing a lived experience workforce for mental health services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/developing-a-lived-experience-workforce-for-mental-health-services/) - At the beginning of February this year, Uniting was proud to be one of the six organisations chosen to offer the Lived Experience Peer Cadet Program. This employment opportunity is available for people with lived experience undertaking the Cert IV in Mental Health Peer Work. The 12-month paid Cadetship is centred around assisting participants in
- [Possum skin, a story of strengthened tradition, cultural identity and healing.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/possum-skin-a-story-of-strengthened-tradition-cultural-identity-and-healing/) - Possum skin tells the story of strengthened tradition, cultural identity, and spiritual healing in Aboriginal communities. Uniting Vic Tas through its Communities for Children Hume Program collaborated with Hume City Council to run the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Project. PAT is a home visiting program that engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with
- [Early learning educators celebrated at the Victorian Early Years Awards.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/early-learning-educators-celebrated-victorian-early-years-awards/) - Congratulations to our Early Learning educators who were finalists in this year’s Victorian Early Years Awards. Julie Fitt, Director of St. Columbas Uniting Kindergarten in Sale, was a finalist in the Early Childhood Teacher of the Year Award category. Her nomination recognises Julie’s philosophy of teaching children to have respect for themselves, others, and the environment,
- [16 Days of Activism - 2022 Walk Against Family Violence](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/walk-against-family-violence-2022/) - On the 25th of November, Uniting staff and volunteers across Victoria and Tasmania joined together to participate in the 2022 ‘Walk Against Family Violence.' The walk marked the first day of 16 Days of Activism, an annual international campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence. Uniting was proud to walk in solidarity with victim-survivors and
- [Trevor offers a helping hand.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/trevor-offers-a-helping-hand/) - Trevor is a jack of all trades. For nearly a decade, the Gippsland based volunteer has provided a helping hand for Uniting’s services across the region. Trevor supports local facilities manager, Joe with the day-to-day maintenance of Uniting sites in the area. He has also supported local disability programs, driving participants around the region. Always
- [Natalie’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/natalies-story/) - Natalie has been supporting vulnerable children and families as part of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response Program (FPR&R) program for two years. Natalie finds her role at Uniting working alongside a highly motivated, knowledgeable and professional team rewarding and fulfilling. The Family Preservation and Reunification Response Program aims to promote strong and self-sufficient families
- [Rachael’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/rachaels-story/) - In March, Rachael was approved for a home through the Homelessness To Home program. Rachael, 23, has been homeless since her mother kicked her out of the family home at just 18 years. She has couch surfed, stayed in temporary accommodation, crisis accommodation and moved from house to house, living in at least 26 different
- [Sean’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/seans-story/) - Sean’s experience with homelessness spans over 35 years. Sean moved out of home at the age of just 14 to escape family violence and drug use. “My parents managed a pub in Sydney, and it wasn’t an ideal environment for a child. It was a toxic environment and I knew I had to get out,”
- [Putting the fun in fundraising.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/putting-the-fun-in-fundraising/) - We have opportunities for individuals, congregations, schools, workplaces and community groups to come together to support our work. The Uniting East Burwood Volunteer Group, also known as The Sizzlers, hosts regular sausage sizzles at their local Bunnings to raise funds for Uniting. The group have been organising the sausage sizzles, along with other small fundraisers,
- [Sharon’s fresh start felt like a fairy-tale. That’s until the pandemic changed everything.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sharons-fresh-start-felt-like-a-fairy-tale-thats-until-the-pandemic-changed-everything/) - Leaving her country of origin, she came to Australia in 2019 to marry her childhood sweetheart. Together at last, it felt like a dream come true: a real opportunity for love, happiness and new beginnings. “I wanted to find new meaning and a new hope, living a healthy family life,” says Sharon. Filled with excitement, she couldn’t
- [Minister launches July edition of Parity magazine at Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/minister-launches-july-edition-of-parity-magazine-at-uniting/) - The latest edition of the Council to Homeless Persons Parity magazine gives a voice to the often-invisible group of people experiencing homelessness during pregnancy. Uniting Vic.Tas was honoured to host the launch of this edition last week, coinciding with the start of Homelessness Week. We were grateful for the opportunity to hear from many speakers
- [Celebrating NAIDOC Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/celebrating-naidoc-week/) - NAIDOC Week is a time for all of us to work together for a shared future. This year’s theme – Voice. Treaty. Truth. – acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples want and deserve to have their voices heard and an enhanced role in decision-making in Australia’s democracy. For Uniting Families First caseworker, Eva
- [Thank you for digging deep.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/thank-you-for-digging-deep/) - So many of you generously responded to our requests for gifts with warmth and kindness. This has helped us raise vital funds for the year ahead to help people move from crisis to stability. In the lead-up to Christmas, we helped a Hobart woman who reached out to our emergency relief service for the first
- [Uniting Vic.Tas opens new Gippsland youth alcohol and drug treatment facility](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-opens-new-gippsland-youth-alcohol-and-drug-treatment-facility/) - A new 20-bed youth residential rehabilitation facility in Traralgon operated by Uniting Vic.Tas was officially opened today by the Victorian Health Minister, Martin Foley. The purpose-built facility provides a structured live-in residential setting where young people aged 16 to 25 years are supported to address their alcohol and drug-related issues. Minister Foley was joined at
- [A lifetime dedicated to helping others](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-lifetime-dedicated-to-helping-others/) - For more than 30 years, Amanda Exley has devoted her life to supporting some of the most vulnerable children and families. A Group Manager for Child, Youth and Families with Uniting Vic.Tas across the north of Melbourne and northern Victoria up to Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga, every day she’s making a difference. Amanda shared her story
- [Christmas countdown making a difference.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/christmas-countdown-making-a-difference/) - Tami and her family have been donating food at Christmas time for almost 10 years now. “I hate chocolate advent calendars,” Tami confessed. “You’re giving your children something sweet every day leading up to the most indulgent day of the year. “And you’re not really teaching them anything in the process.” Tami’s frustration at the
- [Team Life Cycle.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/team-life-cycle/) - Calling themselves Team Life Cycle, these keen riders from Melbourne have a passion for pushing their bodies to the very limit, all in the name of mental health. The Murray to Moyne Cycling Relay began 35 years ago. It was the inspiration of Graham ‘Woody’ Woodrup. Woody dreamt of spreading the news that riding a
- [Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2022](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/melbourne-firefighter-stair-climb-2022/) - On Saturday 10 September 2022, 600 Firefighters and other emergency service personnel are ‘stepping up’ to fight depression, PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) and suicide. For the 7th year running, the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb is raising money for our Lifeline services. Through their work, firefighters and other emergency service personnel are acutely aware that
- [An open letter of sincere gratitude and encouragement](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/an-open-letter-of-sincere-gratitude-and-encouragement/) - Dearest friends, The past 18 months have been trying for us all, including communities within the Uniting Church in Australia and our organisations. The COVID-19 pandemic and its cycle of lockdowns, re-openings, restrictions and interruptions, has touched almost every aspect of our lives. Many of the things we once regarded as ‘normal’ may never return.
- [Uniting welcomes Victorian social housing reforms.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-welcomes-victorian-social-housing-reforms/) - Uniting Vic.Tas and Uniting Housing Victoria have welcomed the social housing reforms announced by the Victorian Government. Uniting Vic.Tas in partnership with Uniting Housing Victoria operate and support more than 870 social housing tenancies across the state. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike: “This is courageous and bold leadership, which will allow housing providers like ourselves
- [Stella’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stellas-story/) - Stella* had received her information and decided to make contact her birth mother. She asked the Heritage Service to do the search on her behalf. She had been found by her birth father a few years earlier and this had not been a positive experience. He wanted more contact than Stella was comfortable with and
- [Airport West Uniting Church takes on Coffee Cup Challenge](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/airport-west-uniting-church-takes-on-coffee-cup-challenge/) - Airport West Uniting Church joined the Coffee Cup Challenge for the first time in 2019. “I have friends who attend St Leonard’s Brighton Beach Uniting Church and they spoke about the Coffee Cup Challenge with great enthusiasm,” says Airport West Uniting Church congregation member, Valerie Thompson. “I was inspired to put the idea to our
- [Congratulations to our volunteer leaders and teams.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/congratulations-to-our-volunteer-leaders-and-teams/) - On Friday 25 March 2022 representatives from Uniting attended the 2021 Volunteering Awards (Victoria) at Government House hosted by the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC and Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Mr Anthony Carbines. Uniting was announced as a finalist and had great honour of being named runners up for the COVID
- [Budget just a ‘band-aid’ for our most vulnerable](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/budget-just-a-band-aid-for-our-most-vulnerable/) - The quick fixes in the Federal Budget will do little to ease poverty and disadvantage, according to one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said the temporary cut to the fuel excise and the one-off $250 cash payment for low-income earners would do little to ease the
- [Australian leadership on the situation in Afghanistan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ceo-bronwyn-pike-urges-leadership/) - We stand side-by-side with our consumers and a wide range of organisations, businesses and community groups across Australia in calling upon the Government to take seven urgent and practical steps in response to this humanitarian disaster: Do everything possible in continuing to evacuate people who are at grave risk within Afghanistan, including those who have worked for or assisted the Australian Government and Australian organisations (including the embassy, armed forces, NGOs and media), human rights
- [Standing up for reconciliation and justice for all people.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/standing-up-for-reconciliation-and-justice-for-all-people/) - Uniting Vic.Tas, together with national leaders of the Uniting Church and the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress, stands solemnly alongside protesters in the United States following the tragic death of African American man George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. We share their grief, outrage and frustration at the systemic racism that allows
- [Team Life Cycle prepare for the Murray to Moyne.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/team-life-cycle-prepare-for-the-murray-to-moyne/) - Nine very passionate cyclists who thrive on the challenge of pushing their bodies to the very limit will ride the Murray to Moyne (M2M) Cycle relay in April. Known as Team Life Cycle, the riders are raising vital funds for Uniting’s mental health services. The Murray to Moyne Cycling Relay began 35 years ago. It
- [Uniting Prahran receives funding boost to expand food delivery service and mental health services.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-prahran-receives-funding-boost-to-expand-food-delivery-service-and-mental-health-services/) - Uniting Vic.Tas today welcomed a $490,000 funding boost from the Victorian Government which will provide more meals and support for vulnerable people in Prahran and surrounding areas. The Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers and Minister for Child Protection and Family Services, the Hon Anthony Carbines made the announcement during a visit to Uniting
- [Thank you for transforming lives this winter.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/thank-you-for-transforming-lives-this-winter/) - The reduction in the JobSeeker payment earlier this year, combined with the end of JobKeeper, has seen more people slip into crisis. Many people are coming to us for the first time, from international students who can’t make ends meet, to mums and dads in secure jobs who suddenly find themselves out of work and
- [Andrew’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/andrews-story/) - After a health scare 10 years ago, Andrew decided he finally wanted to learn more about his birth family. Andrew knew he was adopted but didn’t want to open a can of worms for everyone, particularly his birth mother. While his adoptive parents had raised him, he had always wondered about his birth family. He
- [George’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/georges-story/) - George* telephoned. He had been thinking for a while about getting his adoption information and had made a request in the past, but the paperwork had put him off. When he realised that he did not need to fill out any forms he was relieved. George lives in rural Victoria and was anxious about coming
- [Tom's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/toms-story/) - Donate now Everyone has the right to live their life to its fullest potential. But we know that there are times when people find barriers in their way. For those times we will be there, providing practical assistance and a listening ear. As we learn to live with COVID-19 and reconnect with those dear to
- [Kerry’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/kerrys-story-2/) - Family violence is one of the leading causes of poverty among women across Australia. With a surge in family violence cases since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in demand for services to support families. Kerry* is a single mother who has experienced family violence. As the abuse escalated, Kerry
- [The legacy of a life well lived](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-legacy-of-a-life-well-lived/) - Having moved from Scotland to Australia when she was 10, Margaret “Hazel” Bowie understood the sense of social isolation that comes with starting again in a new land. How Hazel’s life made a difference As a loyal and active member of Blackburn North Nunawading Uniting Church community, Hazel served on the Church Council and in
- [Our services provide more than just food](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-services-provide-more-than-just-food/) - Maidie Graham manages the Uniting Crisis and Homelessness Services in Ringwood and Footscray. She says a parcel of food can go a long way in helping individuals and families in crisis. “It’s a struggle to make ends meet on a low income,” Maidie said. “People have to be expert budgeters to survive and there is
- [Helping others has led to personal gain for Cindy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-others-has-led-to-personal-gain-for-cindy/) - A little over a year ago, Cindy found herself with extra time on her hands and decided to make the most of it by giving back to her local community in Ballarat. “I was looking to support an organisation that matched my interests and values,” she says. “The opportunity to volunteer with Uniting Ballarat Emergency
- [Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/get-up-stand-up-show-up/) - National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday through to Sunday) to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn more about the history and cultures of our First
- [Tasmanian Government to raise the minimum age of detention to 14 years.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/tasmanian-government-to-raise-the-minimum-age-of-detention-to-14-years/) - Uniting Vic.Tas fully supports the decision of the Tasmanian Government to raise the minimum age of detention to 14 years. While this doesn’t include raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, which still applies in both Victoria and Tasmania, it is a step in the right direction. For years, First Nations organisations,
- [Suzanne helps nurture NoBucks.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/suzanne-helps-nurture-nobucks/) - From humble beginnings as a tea and coffee service, NoBucks has grown into something much more meaningful for some Hobart locals. And volunteer, Suzanne has been there from the start. NoBucks was established by members of the former Wesley Uniting Church congregation in Hobart. “Initially, we set it up to help bring more people into
- [Now is the time to Be Brave. Make Change.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/now-is-the-time-to-be-brave-make-change/) - On National Sorry Day, we stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise the mistreatment, injustice and trauma for First Peoples who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, whom we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations.’ We deeply regret the legacy of past policies and practices that continue to
- [Mothers and children given the chance to thrive in safe supported housing.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/mothers-and-children-given-the-chance-to-thrive-in-safe-supported-housing/) - Launch Housing in partnership with Uniting, donors and the Victorian Government is preparing to open the doors of Viv’s Place, an Australian first apartment building for at-risk women and children. Based in Dandenong, Viv’s Place will provide permanent housing with wrap around support services in a new building to provide a fresh start for more
- [Helping people understand their past.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-people-understand-their-past/) - Sally and Judy donate many hours of their time each week to the Uniting Heritage Service. The service supports people and their families who were: adopted spent time with foster care providers in children's homes in family group homes in orphanages. If this out-of-home care was provided by the former Presbyterian, Methodist or Uniting Churches,
- [Volunteering leads to new opportunities for Nicole.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteering-leads-to-new-opportunities-for-nicole/) - When Nicole started volunteering to overcome the isolation caused by COVID-19 lockdowns, she had no idea the opportunities it would open. “I was working part-time from home because of COVID-19 restrictions” says Nicole. “When things started to open again, I wanted to get out and be around people. “I was browsing around my local op
- [Serving up support and kindness.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/serving-up-support-and-kindness/) - For nearly 25 years, a dedicated team of volunteers have served up a hot meal and a warm welcome to Ballarat locals in crisis. People experiencing homelessness and social insolation find shelter, a safe place to be themselves and the support they need to work towards a brighter future at our BreezeWay meals program. This
- [Team Life Cycle rides the Murray to Moyne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/team-life-cycle-rides-the-murray-to-moyne/) - After cycling for 19 hours across two days, covering 1494.5kms, and consuming over 20 litres of water, Team Life Cycle have ridden the Murray to Moyne (M2M) relay event. All while raising $4,295 for Uniting’s mental health services. Team captain, Chris ‘Morf’ Morfoot, shares with us details of the ride. Despite losing two team members
- [Victorian Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for our most vulnerable.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-budget-a-missed-opportunity-for-our-most-vulnerable/) - One of Victoria’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas, says while the $12 billion boost to health was essential, the 2022-23 Victorian State Budget still risks leaving many of our most vulnerable behind. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said it was disappointing the Government had not extended the successful Homelessness to a Home program.
- [ABC Goulburn Murray and Uniting’s Winter Blanket Appeal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/abc-goulburn-murray-and-unitings-winter-blanket-appeal/) - Keep families warm this winter and enable Uniting to provide swags and blankets for people sleeping rough in the Goulburn Murray region. $29 provides 1 x warm blanket $58 provides 2 x warm blankets $87 provides 3 x warm blankets $115 provides 1 x swag $460 provides a set of 4 swags In past appeals, we have
- [Farida’s Story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/faridas-story/) - Farida learnt what it takes to be a carer from a young age. As a child she watched her mother care for her grandma who lived with the family for many years. Today, she too has taken on the role of carer for her own mother. Farida understands it can be difficult to find a
- [Federal election 2022: An opportunity to build a fairer Australia for all](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/federal-election-2022-an-opportunity-to-build-a-fairer-australia-for-all/) - One of Australia’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas is calling on all parties and candidates involved in the Federal Election on May 21 to help deliver a fairer, more equitable Australia. Uniting Vic.Tas represents many of the most vulnerable groups in the community from people experiencing homelessness, family violence, poverty, mental health issues
- [No Federal Election commitment to review income support rate ‘disappointing’](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/no-federal-election-commitment-to-review-income-support-rate-disappointing/) - Uniting Vic.Tas, one of Victoria’s largest not-for-profit community services organisations, described the decision of Australia’s major political parties not to commit to a review of the income support rate as disappointing. Our No Fighting Chance: Impact of the withdrawal of COVID-19 income and tenancy benefits report with Swinburne University – released last year - found
- [Joint Statement- Palm Sunday 2022.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/joint-statement-palm-sunday-2022/) - The Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania and Uniting Vic Tas stand together in solidarity with refugees, people seeking asylum and their supporters across Australia to call out the injustices of Australia’s current immigration policies. The Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania and Uniting Vic.Tas, its community services organisation, uphold the Christian
- [Care for the whole family.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/care-for-the-whole-family/) - Carer Gateway offers practical, emotional and financial support for families caring for a loved one. Our team work with families to make sure everyone receives the support they need. “I’m currently working with a mother, son and daughter,” says Carer Gateway team member, Alannah.* “The mother was initially referred to the program, but after meeting
- [Wanda and Barry’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/wanda-and-barrys-story/) - Wanda* has been caring for her husband, Barry* since he was diagnosed with gastric cancer and depression. The couple are in their late 80s. Wanda had been feeling overwhelmed by her caring role, having to attend regular hospital appointments with Barry and also nurse him at home. While still doing the cooking, she was struggling
- [Rita and Alice’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/rita-and-alices-story/) - Rita* resides in a caravan with her daughter, Alice* who lives with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. Rita and Alice were forced to live in the caravan after the family home became unliveable following a landslide. “We nearly lost our home to bushfires a couple of years ago and then the landslide happened,” says
- [Sarah and Layla’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sarah-and-laylas-story/) - Sarah* cares for her young daughter, Layla* who was recently diagnosed with Autism. Layla requires assistance with basic tasks like showering and going to the toilet. She also suffers from severe mood swings. Living in regional Victoria, Sarah was finding it hard to access the support she needed through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
- [Uniting welcomes Bill to end homelessness by 2030.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-welcomes-bill-to-end-homelessness-by-2030/) - Uniting Vic.Tas supports the intent of the Human Rights and Housing Legislation Amendment (Ending Homelessness) Bill 2022 tabled by the Victorian Greens to eliminate homelessness in Victoria by 2030. The Bill ‘would amend the Housing Act to set a zero per cent homelessness target by the end of the decade, and ensure the Victorian Government created a plan
- [Planting seeds, renewing pride.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/planting-seeds-renewing-pride/) - Elva’s garden has always been a source of pride and pleasure. But, as she grew older, her thriving garden of flowers became too much to manage. “Mum used to get so embarrassed about her garden because of the way it used to look,” says Elva’s daughter. But at 92, Elva chose to make a change.
- [Stephen’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stephens-story/) - He had spent his childhood in foster homes, children’s homes and with stepfamilies. Later in life, he settled down, married, had children and led a successful corporate career. One day, everything changed. Stephen lost his job and his home. His wife left with his children and he hit ‘rock bottom.’ At the age of 50,
- [Peter leaves a lasting legacy.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/peter-leaves-a-lasting-legacy/) - For over 35 years, Peter regularly donated to the work of Uniting (formerly through Wesley Mission in Victoria) with the aim of helping people in their time of need – all while enduring his own challenges. “He talked a lot about (Uniting) and helping the less fortunate,” says Peter’s niece, Jane. “He grew up during
- [A listening ear in a time of crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-listening-ear-in-a-time-of-crisis-2/) - As a retired teacher and social worker, Julia knows the importance of having someone to listen during a time of need.Julia has been a Lifeline volunteer for over 25 years.“Listening to people is an essential skill to have in this role,” says Julia.“We’re not there to fix the problem.“We listen, encourage and drop in the
- [Warm meals, friendly faces.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/warm-meals-friendly-faces-2/) - For over 30 years, people have come to Hartley’s Community Dining Room for a hearty meal. This vital service provides meals for those who couldn’t prepare or access food themselves. Teamwork makes the dream work. Sadly, Hartley’s was forced to temporarily close its dining room in March 2020 when COVID-19 hit. Thinking outside the box,
- [Statement on Jobseeker Payment increase by Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/statement-on-jobseeker-payment-increase-by-uniting-vic-tas-ceo-bronwyn-pike-2/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has said today’s announcement of a $50 a fortnight rise to the Jobseeker payment combined with the end of Jobkeeper next month won’t prevent millions of Australians slipping further into poverty.“It (the payment increase) just doesn’t go far enough – it’s a missed opportunity.”“Today’s announcement by the Government is a
- [Proposed Religious Discrimination Bill must be rejected](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/proposed-religious-discrimination-bill-must-be-rejected/) - Uniting Vic.Tas is calling on the Federal Government to immediately scrap its proposed Religious Discrimination Bill. At Uniting Vic.Tas, we’re proud to stand side-by-side with all people, regardless of their faith, sexuality or gender. We share the concerns of our overarching body, the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA), which in its submission to the Government,
- [Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike awarded Member of the Order of Australia](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-ceo-bronwyn-pike-awarded-member-of-the-order-of-australia/) - After a long and distinguished career including time as a teacher, university lecturer, Member of Parliament and the community services sector, Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has been recognised in the national Honours List announced on January 26. Ms Pike was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for “significant service to social
- [Our statement for January 26](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-statement-for-january-26/) - January 26 is not a day of celebration for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a reminder of the lasting impacts of colonisation and dispossession and for many, a day of grief and mourning. Uniting Vic.Tas stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in recognising the injustices, dispossession and trauma that
- [Thank you to our foster and kinship carers.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/thank-you-to-our-foster-and-kinship-carers/) - As we mark Foster and Kinship Care Weeks, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our compassionate and committed carers, for the wonderful work you do. You open your homes and hearts to provide safe and supportive environments for children and young people to grow and thrive. For this, we can’t thank
- [A big step towards a fairer and more equitable Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-big-step-towards-a-fairer-and-more-equitable-victoria/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the decision by the Victorian Parliament to introduce the Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Bill into law. The Bill will now make it illegal for faith-based organisations to discriminate against employees because of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. Religious-based organisations that receive government funding to provide services, including Uniting Vic.Tas, will
- [Supporting older women in crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-older-women-in-crisis/) - In June we opened a crisis accommodation facility that provides a safe space for older women experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our team work with the women during their stay to secure long-term housing, and help with finances, mental health and any other support services they may need. The project is the result of
- [Jobs Victoria Advocates join forces with GOTAFE to provide greater opportunities for regional jobseekers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jobs-victoria-advocates-join-forces-with-gotafe-to-provide-greater-opportunities-for-regional-jobseekers/) - When Jobs Victoria Advocates Barbara Mangles and Sharon D’Cruz began working with Uniting Vic.Tas in Shepparton, they could never have imagined just how far and wide across regional Victoria they would get to spread their skills and reach. Joining forces with GOTAFE’s Mobile Campus, they will visit 40 destinations to have an even greater impact
- [Religion must not be a reason to discriminate](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/religion-must-not-be-a-reason-to-discriminate/) - Uniting Vic.Tas is urging the Federal Government to withdraw its proposed Religious Discrimination Bill fearing it will cause unnecessary distress and hardship. CEO Bronwyn Pike said the Bill in its current form has the potential to allow people and organisations to use faith as a means to cause harm to clients, customers, staff and volunteers.
- [Mary’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/marys-story/) - Mary* is a mother of 2 young children who recently left an abusive relationship. Mary’s partner was violent towards her and their children. Mary had attempted to leave the relationship with her children several times, but her partner was able to locate them and she returned to the relationship. Child protection became involved and support
- [Sue’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sues-story/) - Experiencing family violence is traumatic for children and young people. It can have long-term effects on their health and wellbeing. Sue* works in our Family Violence services at Uniting, supporting children and young people who have experienced family violence. Sue recently supported a woman who left her partner after years of physical and psychological abuse.
- [Standing up to gender-based violence](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/standing-up-to-gender-based-violence/) - Uniting Vic.Tas is taking a stance during this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign, aimed at ending gender-based violence. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative from the United Nations, designed to galvanise individuals, communities, and organisations to address gender inequalities, gender-based violence and take action to prevent violence before it starts. The
- [Twelve is too young to be treated as a criminal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/twelve-is-too-young-to-be-treated-as-a-criminal/) - Uniting Vic.Tas has joined Raise the Age Alliance members to urge governments across the country to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. Attorneys-General around Australia, including in Victoria and Tasmania, have recently agreed to work together to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO
- [UPDATE: New Equal Opportunity laws](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-equal-opportunity-laws-update/) - As one of Victoria’s largest faith-based not-for-profit community services organisations, Uniting Vic.Tas, we're extremely disappointed there is not unanimous support for the Victoria Government’s proposed reforms to the Equal Opportunity Act (Religious Exceptions Bill). The reforms would make it illegal for faith-based organisations to discriminate against employees because of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital
- [Proposed Commonwealth voter identification Bill.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/proposed-commonweath-voter-identification-bill/) - We are concerned about the impact of the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Voter Integrity) Bill 2021 which was recently introduced to the Australian Parliament. Promoted as enhancing the integrity of the election system, there is clear evidence that voter fraud is not a critical issue in Australia. The Australian Electoral Commission has described it as “vanishingly small” and it is generally
- [New Equal Opportunity laws](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-equal-opportunity-laws/) - As one of Victoria’s largest faith-based not-for-profit community services organisations, Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the Victoria Government’s reforms to the Equal Opportunity Bill. The reforms, introduced to the Victorian Parliament today, would make it illegal for faith-based organisations to discriminate against employees because of sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status. Faith-based organisations that receive government
- [One small act of kindness can make a big difference this Christmas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/one-small-act-of-kindness-can-make-a-big-difference-this-christmas/) - We’ve all felt the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while it has been a challenging 18 months for many, it is important to reflect on the positives. These trying times have also brought out the best in people. People like Jodie. Jodie has volunteered at our NoBucks community meals service in Hobart for over
- [Fighting poverty together](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fighting-poverty-together/) - We’re joining forces with individuals and organisations across the country to take action this Anti-Poverty Week. Anti-Poverty Week, 17 – 23 October 2021, helps the Australian community gain a better understanding of poverty and how we can work together to end it. Here at Uniting, we work across a range of community services, intervening early
- [Aylin’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/aylins-story/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone – some more than others. Culturally and linguistically diverse communities have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, so it's really important to make sure they know about and can get support, where it is available. Many people seeking asylum in our country receive little or no income
- [Uniting for better mental health](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-for-better-mental-health/) - October 10-17 is Mental Health Week. As we continue to navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, never has it been more important to advocate for and raise awareness of better mental health for all. Events have been organised across the country to unite Australians of all ages and backgrounds to promote better mental health
- [Media Statement – Uniting Disability Residential Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/media-statement-uniting-disability-residential-services/) - Under a new agreement announced today, Uniting Vic.Tas will transfer its supported independent living services for people with disabilities in the eastern and southern suburbs of Melbourne to specialist disability providers, Scope and Yooralla. Uniting’s Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses provide 24/7 support for people with disabilities so they can live as independently as possible.
- [Do good by looking good this National Op Shop Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/do-good-by-looking-good-this-national-op-shop-week/) - Our op shops have been operating across Victoria for over 60 years. If you’re looking for something to wear and you want to help others, shopping at your local op shop is a great way to do both. You can donate quality goods, bag a bargain or even volunteer your time. Whichever way you want
- [Love of Gippsland keeps Di grounded.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/love-of-gippsland-keeps-di-grounded/) - Di Fisher knew from a young age that working for Uniting was her calling. After meeting Uniting (then known as Kilmany Family Care) staff as a 16-year-old student doing work experience at the local Bairnsdale hospital, Di made a decision that would shape the course of her life. “The values of Kilmany Family Care resonated
- [CEO calls on governments to make homelessness a thing of the past.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ceo-calls-on-governments-to-make-homelessness-a-thing-of-the-past/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Brownyn Pike spoke at a forum on housing policy and solutions in Maroondah, alongside Federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar and Victorian Legislative Assembly Member for Ringwood Dustin Halse. Addressing the North Ringwood Uniting Church community, Ms Pike said “an affordable, secure, and safe place to live should never be a luxury, it
- [Uniting supports new state Equal Opportunity laws](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-supports-new-state-equal-opportunity-laws/) - Uniting Vic.Tas, one of Victoria and Tasmania’s largest community services providers, fully supports the equal opportunity legislation which will be introduced by the Victorian Government later this year. The reforms will make it unlawful for religious organisations and schools to discriminate against employees and consumers because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or
- [A million steps for mental health](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/firefighter-stairclimb-2021/) - On Saturday 11 September, 600 firefighters and other emergency service personnel would have “stepped up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide” by climbing the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel for this year’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the event is again taking place virtually, with people encouraged to collectively
- [Alone and afraid, Jhez wanted a brighter future for her baby.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/alone-and-afraid-jhez-wanted-a-brighter-future-for-her-baby/) - Always able to support herself, Jhez’s world turned upside down in 2009. She was 7 months pregnant with her first child, but her financial stability started slipping away. Her relationship fell apart. Her finances crumbled. Her security began to unravel. “Before I knew it, I was struggling to get by,” says Jhez. Jhez connected with
- [Changing lives.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/changing-lives/) - Even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Your support has the power to change lives. Here’s how you can get involved. Send Christmas cheer Uniting Christmas cards are now available. This year we have 5 designs, including 4 new ones, for you to choose from. Proceeds from card sales will support people
- [ALERT - Afghan refugee foster care social media posts](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/alert-afghan-refugee-foster-care-social-media-posts/) - We have been made aware of posts on social media and information circulating in the community purporting to be from Uniting relating to the fostering of Afghan refugee children. These posts have not been authorised by Uniting and are fake and misleading. We are asking our supporters and followers to ignore any social media posts
- [Bringing Victoria’s Afghan community together](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/bringing-victorias-afghan-community-together/) - Uniting Vic.Tas last night gathered a wide range of Afghan community leaders, support agencies and Victorian Government representatives to discuss our response to the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan. As part of the online discussion, organised by our Komak (which means help or support in Dari) program, ideas were floated on how agencies and the Government
- [A safe space for older women in crisis.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-safe-space-for-older-women-in-crisis/) - Marrageil Baggarrook crisis accommodation facility offers a safe space for women to live while they receive assistance to secure longterm housing, as well as help with finances or mental health and any other support services they may need. Marrageil Baggarrook means “Divine Women,” and is a name given to Uniting by the Wurundjeri Community. The
- [A new lease of life for BreezeWay.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-new-lease-of-life-for-breezeway/) - For 23 years, a dedicated team of staff and volunteers have served over 400,000 hot meals to Ballarat’s most vulnerable people at our BreezeWay service in Dana Street. We recently opened a larger BreezeWay service in Albert Street. This new building has space for up to 80 people to sit down for a meal. That’s
- [Vaccinating our vulnerable](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/vaccinating-our-vulnerable/) - Uniting Vic.Tas and Ballarat Community Health teamed up this week to provide the COVID-19 vaccination to some of the region’s most vulnerable. Fifty-five vulnerable people who we have supported through our Street 2 Home program, as well as those who are regulars at our BreezeWay community meals program and our emergency relief service, received the
- [Paul's story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/pauls-story/) - Social isolation is a crippling feeling. Paul Camilleri knows this all too well. Diagnosed with bipolar in 2001, Paul has battled the stigma attached with mental health for most of his life. “I’ve always felt a bit different than other people,” Paul said. “I was bullied a lot at school. And I was the outcast
- [Uniting Vic.Tas recognised at 2021 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-recognised-at-2021-australian-lgbtq-inclusion-awards/) - Uniting Vic.Tas, one of Australia’s largest community services providers, has been acknowledged as a national leader on inclusion. The 2021 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards recognise Australian organisations for reaching and exceeding benchmarks for inclusion based on the recent Australian Workplace Equality Index and the Health+Wellbeing Equality Index. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said the Silver Tier
- [Dedication to financial counselling recognised.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/dedication-to-financial-counselling-recognised/) - Congratulations to Sue Fraser, who was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Queen Birthday honours for her financial counselling work and supporting people experiencing vulnerability across the community. Sue has been a champion for collaboration between the community service and business sectors to improve outcomes for people in hardship. Sue started her
- [Thank you to the Moreland City Council.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/thank-you-to-the-moreland-city-council/) - Thank you to the Moreland City Council for supporting our Refugee Week celebrations. Unfortunately, an afternoon tea planned for this weekend by our Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre and fellow community service organisations for people seeking asylum in the Moreland area has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, the Council has kindly provided food vouchers
- [Graeme’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/graemes-story/) - Graeme is a Uniting Vic.Tas consumer involved in the Victorian Government’s Homelessness to a Home program. Here, Graeme share’s his story. "Recently, I moved into a house in Avoca, Victoria after being homeless for over 13 months. I lived here a long time ago when my children were young. I am one of the few
- [Kylie’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/kylies-story/) - The absence of a safe and secure home can have a devastating impact on families. Kylie knows this all too well. Kylie had been living in a private rental property with her partner, son and daughter-in-law until early 2018. When her partner was sent to jail, Kylie was no longer able to afford the rent
- [Mike’s story.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/mikes-story/) - Mike has a history of homelessness and ongoing mental health issues. He has been homeless on and off for many years and has moved between boarding houses, motels and staying with family members. During the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Mike’s long-term partner died of an accidental drug overdose. His alcohol consumption increased and after
- [Cliff’s story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/cliffs-story/) - Cliff is one of the growing number of people who has reached out to Uniting Vic.Tas housing and homelessness services. Cliff had been living in a caravan near Ballarat after finding himself homeless through the breakdown of his marriage. The 65-year-old reached out to Uniting when his savings dried up, leaving him with just $90
- [Winter Breakfast provides food for thought](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/winter-breakfast-provides-food-for-thought/) - It’s time to take a holistic approach to help people experiencing financial vulnerability, social isolation and poor mental health. That was the consensus among a panel of experts who addressed those gathered at this year’s Winter Breakfast event, hosted by Uniting Vic.Tas with the support of the City of Stonnington. Panellists included: • Dr Michelle
- [St Leonard’s Brighton Beach Uniting Church create recipe for success](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/st-leonards-bright-beach-uniting-church-create-recipe-for-success/) - In 2017, Barry Schofield came up with the perfect recipe to shake up St Leonard’s Brighton Beach Uniting Church Pancake Day fundraising activities. Barry was watching a news story about people sleeping rough at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne and noticed an interviewee was holding a cup of coffee. “It made me think that if
- [A big win for Early Childhood Educators.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-big-win-for-early-childhood-educators/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the approval of the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement (VECTEA) 2020 which will bring our nearly 950 early childhood educators and teachers considerably closer to the wages and conditions of primary school teachers. The agreement will deliver significant wage increases along with 16 weeks employer-paid parental leave for primary care
- [Statement on Federal Government temporary COVID disaster payment](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/statement-on-federal-on-federal-government-temporary-covid-disaster-payment/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide a temporary COVID disaster payment to eligible Victorians from next week but said it could have been provided as soon as the recent lockdown was announced. “This payment will provide much needed relief to those most vulnerable Victorians. However, this is our
- [Statement on Victorian Government emergency relief funding package](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uvt-statement-on-victorian-government-emergency-relief-funding-package/) - “This pandemic has devastated families right across Victoria, so we welcome the additional emergency relief and hardship funding announced today by the Government. This will provide much needed assistance to Victoria’s most vulnerable. “We’re especially pleased with the extra support for culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians, including temporary migrants and those on provisional visas. This
- [A Budget of fairness and care for Victoria’s most vulnerable](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-budget-of-fairness-and-care-for-victorias-most-vulnerable/) - We welcome the 2021-22 Victorian State Budget as delivering for vulnerable Victorians. With significant investments in mental health, preventing homelessness, jobs and at-risk children and families, Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said she was pleased with the focus on health and wellbeing and supporting those who need it most. “This is a Budget which recognises
- [Our services are still operating](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/covid-19-update/) - Victoria is once again entering a lockdown because of levels of COVID-19 in our community. It is on all of us to do what is needed to contain this outbreak and limit the time we spend in lockdown. Many of our services are considered essential and will continue to operate. This includes our early learning childcare centres and
- [Help give some warmth to those in need this winter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/help-give-some-warmth-to-those-in-need-this-winter/) - With the colder months upon us, Uniting Vic.Tas is again calling for your help to bring some comfort to those who need it most. With the colder months upon us, Uniting Vic.Tas is again calling for your help to bring some comfort to those who need it most. As part of this year’s Winter Blanket
- [Celebrating our volunteer heroes](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/celebrating-our-volunteer-heroes/) - From providing hot meals to the homeless to helping asylum seekers adapt to life in their new country, Uniting Vic.Tas volunteers provide 1.2 million hours of service to local communities every year. As part of National Volunteer Week 2021 (May 17-23), Uniting Vic.Tas is acknowledging the tireless work of its more than 2400 volunteers who
- [A passion for helping others](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-passion-for-helping-others/) - Marg draws inspiration from the people she meets while volunteering. The 75-year-old has been volunteering with Uniting’s emergency relief service in Wodonga for 7 years. Prior to that, she worked with the organisation as a pastoral care counsellor for 7 years. Marg also volunteers with Lifeline. “I’ve met a lot of interesting people over the
- [Making community connections](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/making-community-connections/) - Husband and wife, Aliuddin and Nishat started volunteering at Uniting to give back to their new community. The couple moved from Melbourne to Hobart 2 years ago with their young son. “One of our friends volunteered with Uniting and suggested we give it a go,” says Aliuddin. “It’s been a wonderful way to connect with
- [Serving up care and compassion](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/serving-up-care-and-compassion/) - For 15 years, Sue has volunteered with Uniting’s Winter Breakfast program in Prahran. Each week, she serves up hot breakfasts to people unable to access food. Prior to retiring 2 years ago, Sue says the role perfectly suited her busy working life. “I would come in and volunteer 1 day a week from 7am to
- [Supporting local youth](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-local-youth/) - Inspired by her own struggles growing up, Carolyn has been a Youth Mentor with Uniting for over 6 years. “When I decided to start volunteering, I knew I wanted to help children and youth in some way,” says Carolyn. “From my own experience as a teenager, not having the best relationships with my parents, I
- [Federal Budget boosts services, but little to ease affordable housing crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/2021-federal-budget/) - One of Australia’s largest not-for-profit community services providers, Uniting Vic.Tas, today welcomed additional funding in the 2021-22 Federal Budget for aged care, mental health, disability, and family violence services, but argued it was a missed opportunity to address the affordable housing crisis. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said the additional support for some community services
- [Don’t get burnt by high winter energy bills](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/dont-get-burnt-by-high-winter-energy-bills/) - If you’re struggling financially and worried about how you’ll pay your heating bill this winter, you may be eligible for support from Uniting Vic.Tas. Uniting Vic.Tas has partnered with Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Australian Energy Foundation to provide targeted advice and support to Victorians who need help with their energy bills. The team
- [JobSeeker cut will plunge most vulnerable deeper into poverty](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jobseeker-cut-will-plunge-most-vulnerable-deeper-into-poverty/) - The $100 a fortnight cut to the JobSeeker payment will force more people into poverty and place even greater pressure on emergency relief services, according to Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike. Ms Pike said the organisation is bracing itself for an expected surge in demand for food and housing support in the coming weeks and
- [It’s time for a public drug testing service and a drug early warning network in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/its-time-for-a-public-drug-testing-service-and-a-drug-early-warning-network-in-victoria/) - As a leading provider of alcohol and other drug treatment services to the Victorian community, Uniting Vic.Tas fully endorses the recommendations by Victorian Coroner Paresa Spanos to introduce a permanent rapid public drug testing service to reduce the risk of drug-related harm. We support any evidence-based initiative that will help to minimise the risk of
- [Funding cut to homelessness services will hurt our most vulnerable](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/funding-cut-to-homelessness-services-will-hurt-our-most-vulnerable/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has urged the Federal Government to re-commit to a vital funding program for homelessness support services or risk leaving thousands of Victorians in the cold this winter. The Victorian Government has written to the state’s homelessness organisations warning the Federal Government has opted not to renew its funding as part
- [Community partnership eases financial burden](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/community-partnership-eases-financial-burden/) - Accessing the right support can be challenging for people facing financial hardship, family violence, health concerns, housing or employment issues. To ease the burden, we’ve partnered with community agencies, government, utilities, and financial service providers to develop the CareRing program. CareRing supports the customers of Yarra Valley Water, NAB, ANZ, Suncorp, Jemena, Energy Australia, and
- [International Transgender Day of Visibility.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/) - 31 March 2021 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Uniting stands with our partnering organisations at the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare to recognise and celebrate trans and gender diverse children and young people and support the right for gender identity to be recognised, respected, and celebrated. Read our joint statement of
- [CEO Easter message 2021](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ceo-easter-message-2021/) - Easter is for many a time of reflection and the hope for renewal. And for Christians, it is the most important celebration of the year. As we approach Easter this year, we are reminded of all those who have been affected by COVID, bushfires and more recently floods. Yet, in the midst of these challenges,
- [Palm Sunday 2021](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/palm-sunday-2021/) - Joint Statement of Uniting Vic Tas and the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. We stand together in solidarity with refugees, people seeking asylum and their supporters across Australia to call out the injustices of Australia’s current immigration policies. The Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania and Uniting Vic.Tas, its community services
- [Tackling Victoria’s children in out-of-home care crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/tackling-victorias-children-in-out-of-home-care-crisis/) - The best answer to Victoria’s child protection crisis is early support for families. Early intervention to help keep families with children together in Victoria will help stem the rising numbers of children in out-of-home care which has doubled in the past decade. This is the message from Uniting Vic.Tas Executive General Manager Operations Silvia Alberti
- [Warm meals, friendly faces.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/warm-meals-friendly-faces/) - For over 30 years, people have come to Hartley’s Community Dining Room for a hearty meal. This vital service provides meals for those who couldn’t prepare or access food themselves. Teamwork makes the dream work. Sadly, Hartley’s was forced to temporarily close its dining room in March 2020 when COVID-19 hit. Thinking outside the box,
- [Statement on Victorian Parlimentary Committee Report on Homelessness by CEO Bronwyn Pike](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/statement-on-victorian-parliamentary-commmittee-report-on-homelessness/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike today welcomed the release of a new Victorian parliamentary committee report which urged the Victorian Government to urgently address the state’s growing homelessness crisis. Among the 51 recommendations in the report, the report urges the Government to increase the provision of affordable, stable and long-term housing, prioritise and strengthen early
- [Response to Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/response-to-royal-commission-into-victorias-mental-health-system/) - One of Australia’s largest community services and mental health support providers, Uniting Vic.Tas, has welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System released today in State Parliament. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike said of the recommendations, it was particularly important there was greater recognition of the need to improve treatment
- [The team that keeps giving](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-team-that-keeps-giving/) - For most, Christmas is the ‘season of giving.’ But for the team at Epworth HealthCare, it’s something they do all year round. A few years ago, the Epworth team joined our Food For Families appeal. “Some of our staff commented that this is something we could do all year round, not just at Christmas,” says
- [Caring for generations to come](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/caring-for-generations-to-come/) - A legacy that lights the way. Janet is committed to caring for others - now and in the future. Janet and her brother were raised on a healthy diet of caring, compassion and kindness. Taught by their mother to support those facing hard times, Janet has never lost the ‘habit of helping.’ A gift in
- [Everyone deserves a place to call home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/everyone-deserves-a-place-to-call-home/) - Securing stable housing can be the first step towards a brighter future. But for many, finding a place to call home can seem impossible. The issue. For people experiencing homelessness, housing affordability is often a hurdle on the road to stability. Being unable to afford – or find – safe, stable housing affects their ability
- [Coming together to transform Christmas.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/coming-together-to-transform-christmas/) - In recent years, Jess (pictured left) and her family have enjoyed a new Christmas tradition: changing lives. When the festivities get going, Jess gets to work. Every December, she asks her nearest and dearest to collect food and essentials for families in need. For Jess, 2020 was no different. “Collecting goods from family and friends
- [Helping people find their freedom.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-people-find-their-freedom/) - Seeking asylum is a human right. People seeking asylum are some of the most vulnerable in our community. Many are fleeing persecution and harm, travelling to a strange country, often at great risk, hoping for comfort and support. The Australian Government has decided to grant Final Departure Bridging Visa E to asylum seekers transferred from
- [Uniting to make a difference.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-to-make-a-difference/) - Your generosity can change lives in your community, paving the way for a brighter future. Here’s how you can get involved. Feeding families, changing lives. Put food on the table - all year round – with Food For Families. Thanks to your generous support, over 17 tonnes of food and toiletries were donated last December.
- [Uniting Vic.Tas recommends to Parliament improved support for those affected by forced adoptions](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-recommends-to-parliament-improved-support-for-those-affected-by-forced-adoptions/) - Better support to re-connect families separated by forced adoptions, improving access to historical records and information and better counselling and psychological support are among the recommendations Uniting Vic.Tas made to a Victorian Parliamentary hearing into historical forced adoptions. The recommendations were made as part of a submission by Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike and Uniting
- [A reassuring voice for people in need](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-reassuring-voice-for-people-in-need/) - With a passion for helping people in their time of need, Jay volunteers his time for Lifeline Melbourne, which is operated by Uniting Vic.Tas. Jay commenced his Lifeline training in September 2018. Since January, he has spent three hours each week answering calls. “The sense of helping another person work through their issues and go
- [Volunteering role leads to valued friendships](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteering-role-leads-to-valued-friendships/) - For Jean, volunteering at her local op shop has led to new friendships. Jean has been volunteering at the Uniting Vic.Tas run Yarraville Op Shop for three years. As a regular customer at the shop for many years, Jean was encouraged to volunteer in her much-loved community shop. “I used to visit the shop a
- [The importance of giving back](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-importance-of-giving-back/) - Maria started volunteering with Uniting seven years ago as a way of giving back to her community. “I have three children and I started volunteering when my youngest child started kindergarten. I work four days a week, but I got sick of being at home cleaning the house on my day off. I wanted to
- [Celebrating 60 years of volunteering](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/celebrating-60-years-of-volunteering/) - For nearly 60 years, Jan has been a familiar face at St Mark’s Uniting Church. Since joining the Chadstone congregation in 1960, Jan has dedicated countless hours of her time through a variety of volunteering roles. From teaching the secondary section of the Church Sunday School, to setting up a youth group in conjunction with
- [Dynamic duo creates recipe for success](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/dynamic-duo-creates-recipe-for-success/) - Anne and Viola have been volunteering at the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre for a combined 30 years. Their passion for working alongside people seeking asylum has led to the success of the weekly community dinner program at the centre. The duo leads a group of consumers and volunteers to plan and cook a weekly community
- [Bruce a driving force for local youth](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/bruce-a-driving-force-for-local-youth/) - Bruce is an L2P mentor who is committed to ensuring young people are well equipped to get behind the wheel. The L2P program supports young people who have been in out-of-home care gain independence by getting their licence. Many young people who pass through the L2P program have endured traumatic childhoods, which can impact on
- [Passion for recycling pays off](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/passion-for-recycling-pays-off/) - From day one of his volunteering role, Noel’s passion for the environment and recycling has been infectious. “In the short time he has been volunteering with the Op Shop team in Bendigo, Noel has educated teams of volunteers on recycling practices, significantly reducing the amount of money spent on rubbish removal,” says Op Shop Coordinator,
- [Commitment to community drives Peter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/commitment-to-community-drives-peter/) - Peter’s leadership skills were recognised early in his volunteering, when he took on the responsibility of managing the Uniting Op Shop in Hamlyn Heights. He gave the store a facelift, boosted profits, then appointed and mentored a new volunteer to take on the manager’s role. Peter’s biggest challenge came next, when he set up a
- [Over 20 years of service](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/over-20-years-of-service/) - For two decades, Maidie has been a pillar of strength and support for people facing crisis and homelessness. Maidie has always been passionate about helping people in need. She began her career as a locum crisis worker in 1996 and continued on to work in disability services before moving into crisis and homelessness services. Today,
- [The 'huge backlog' of people waiting for a public bed for drug and alcohol treatment in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-huge-backlog-of-people-waiting-for-a-public-bed-for-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-in-victoria/) - Victorians with a drug or alcohol problem are struggling to access publicly-funded addiction treatment beds as waiting times blow out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beating dependency is often a two-step process: weaning off the substance at a residential withdrawal clinic, before learning how to live without it at a rehabilitation facility. One of the
- [Uniting Vic.Tas CEO calls on government to support people on JobSeeker](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-ceo-calls-on-government-to-support-people-on-jobseeker/) - Tomorrow will see the JobSeeker coronavirus supplement reduced significantly. Like many others working with people at the margins of our society, we at Uniting are deeply concerned about the effect this reduction will have. We are already seeing vastly increased numbers of people coming to us for help simply to put food on their tables.
- [Supporting children and Young people in times of crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/an-analysis-of-crisis-and-bushfire-management/) - Rapid assessment and theory of change In January 2020, Australia faced an unprecedented national crisis, as bushfires tore through bushland and rural communities across the country. In Victoria, the area of Gippsland in the east of the state was the most affected. The protracted nature of this crisis created circumstances that had never previously been
- [Midsumma 2020](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/midsumma-2020/) - For the first time in our short history as a state-wide organisation, Uniting Vic.Tas was an official participant in the 2020 Midsumma Pride March in Melbourne in February.More than 80 Uniting employees, volunteers, consumers and supporters joined thousands of others in a celebration of love and diversity. People made the trip from as far away
- [Respite carers provide vital break](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/respite-carers-provide-vital-break/) - Respite carers give full-time foster carers or birth families at risk of breakdown a vital break from their responsibilities. As a former teacher, Bec knows the importance of this time-out. The Natimuk resident has been a foster carer with Uniting for 3 years. “A friend of mine was caring for a young girl and she
- [Spellbinding stories at Scots Early Learning Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/spellbinding-stories-at-scots-early-learning-centre/) - Armed with his trusty box of props, Scots-Memorial Uniting Church Minister Graham Sturdy brings stories to life at Scots Early Learning Centre in Hobart. With a view to engage the participants of Scots Early Learning Centre through story time, Rev Sturdy has become a favourite guest with the staff and children since moving from the
- [Uniting to urge greater fairness, accountability from Centrelink](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-to-urge-greater-fairness-accountability-from-centrelink/) - Uniting Vic.Tas will today set out before a Senate Committee hearing the devastating effect that Centrelink’s Robodebt system is having on vulnerable Australians. Uniting Vic.Tas’s Joanna Leece, giving evidence to the hearing, will tell Senators about the trauma that Centrelink’s debt collection practices have caused to many of the organisation’s consumers. “Centrelink’s approach is damaging
- [It’s time to Raise the Rate](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/its-time-to-raise-the-rate/) - Take action this Anti-Poverty Week In July, we joined the campaign calling on the Australian government to raise the rate of Newstart, Youth Allowance and other related payments. This Anti-Poverty Week (13-19 October 2019) we’re calling for immediate action to lift the single rate of these payments by at least $75 per week to reduce
- [Partnership to deliver crisis accommodation for women in Melbourne’s East](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/partnership-to-deliver-crisis-accommodation-for-women-in-melbournes-east/) - Construction work started last week on a new crisis accommodation facility in Mitcham, designed to support older women at risk of homelessness. We have partnered with Mountview Uniting Church, Community Housing Ltd (CHL), Oak Building Group and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to build an eight-unit facility to support women facing homelessness
- [Taking action to raise the rate of income support payments](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/taking-action-to-raise-the-rate-of-income-support-payments/) - On Wednesday 20 November, we presented to the Senate Committee hearing about the inadequacy of current welfare supports for individuals and families, particularly for struggling rural and regional communities. A single person on Newstart receives less than a quarter of the minimum wage, and a family relying on Centrelink payments lives well below the Australian
- [Skye's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/skyes-story/) - Skye’s children are the centre of her life. “They are my world and I don’t know what I’d do without them,” she says. Her two children live with her, two-year-old Aylah and eight-year-old Ryda. Last year, after coming to the realisation that her troubled childhood was starting to take its toll on her young family,
- [Freya and Levi's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/freya-and-levis-story/) - Freya and Levi are a young couple from Launceston who earlier this year discovered they were expecting a baby. “The pregnancy was a big surprise,” says 19-year-old Freya. “When I heard the news, I was excited but extremely scared.” With a baby on the way, Freya and Levi soon realised their current living situation was
- [Religious freedom must be balanced against the rights of all people](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/4617-2/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike, has today joined with CEOs of two other faith-based community services organisations to reiterate their concern about the latest draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill. In their statement, Ms Pike, Paul McDonald (Anglicare Vic) and Jocelyn Bignold (McAuley Community Services for Women) said: A second draft of the Religious Discrimination
- [Supporting communities affected by bushfires](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-communities-affected-by-bushfires/) - The bushfire events over the New Year have affected all of us deeply. These are our communities. Many of us live and work there, have family in these areas, or have other personal connections. We have a long history together of building the capacity of individuals and families and being a source of support at
- [Faith-based organisation do not support current religious discrimination bill](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/faith-based-organisation-do-not-support-current-religious-discrimination-bill/) - Leaders from Victoria’s most prominent faith-based and religious community service organisations have come together to urge the Federal Government not to implement the Religious Discrimination Bill as proposed. Anglicare Victoria, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services Jewish Care Victoria, McAuley Community Services for Women, Mercy Connect, Sacred Heart Mission, and Uniting Vic. Tas
- [Jude Munro announced as new Board Chair](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jude-munro-announced-as-new-board-chair/) - Jude Munro AO has today been announced as the new Board Chair of Uniting Vic.Tas. “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to be part of an exciting future for Uniting Vic.Tas,” said Ms Munro. “Its proud history of standing up for the vulnerable and marginalised is coupled with a bold and exciting vision for the future
- [Community connection keeps Virginia going](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/community-connection-keeps-virginia-going/) - Virginia (pictured above with Paul Linossier and Bronwyn Pike) has been the heart and soul of our Sale Op Shop for 33 years and her service was recently recognised at our Melbourne Annual Public Meeting. “I started volunteering in the shop a week after it opened,” Virginia says. “My husband was working away at the
- [The spirit of giving](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-spirit-of-giving/) - Many people in our community, who find the festive season particularly hard, had a brighter Christmas thanks to you. You responded to those in need with a sense of compassion and generosity through our fundraising initiatives. Food For Families The 70 tonnes of food and other essential items pledged through Food For Families provided some
- [A message from Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-message-from-uniting-vic-tas-ceo-bronwyn-pike/) - Like lots of other organisations, we are getting to grips with what COVID-19 means for us. We operate hundreds of programs across two states, so it’s inevitable that somewhere, our services will be directly affected. We are closely following all advice coming from state and federal governments. We are cancelling all non-essential events that bring
- [Homeshare SHOUT Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/homeshare-shout-week/) - It’s Homeshare SHOUT Week to raise awareness of homesharing and its benefits. Homesharing matches people who need companionship and some practical help to live at home (householders) with people who need accommodation (homesharers). Homesharers provide companionship, an overnight presence and up to ten hours of practical help per week instead of rent. Homesharers provide their
- [COVID-19 Early Learning Services Update](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/covid-19-early-learning-services-update/) - Following the Victorian Government decision to start the first term school holidays early, all Uniting kindergartens will commence school holidays as of today, Monday 23 March from 5.00pm. At this stage, we expect to re-open for Term 2 on Tuesday 14 April. Families will be notified of any further changes via email and the information posted
- [We’re still here for you.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/were-still-here-for-you-news/) - Important notice for our consumers We’re committed to providing essential services. To do this in a way that will keep everyone safe and healthy, we need to make some changes. We will provide our support and services by phone wherever possible. This will limit contact and contribute to slowing the spread of the disease. We
- [Ensuring everyone has a place to call home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ensuring-everyone-has-a-place-to-call-home-2/) - The rising cost of living and the lack of affordable housing has seen a growing number of people without a roof over their head. Uniting is working with the Victorian government and other community service organisations to provide practical support for people in crisis. CHAnge project Young people at risk in the Ballarat region are
- [Message to all our consumers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/message-to-all-our-consumers/) - Our absolute priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our consumers, volunteers and employees. I want to reassure you that at Uniting we are taking every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) while continuing to support people that need us at this time. We provide many essential services and are taking all
- [Jobkeeper leaves large early learning providers in the cold](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jobkeeper-leaves-large-early-learning-providers-in-the-cold/) - Uniting Vic Tas, says the Federal Government’s childcare package will offer some relief to parents, but it won’t be enough to keep all childcare services open. The Government has announced a 15 per cent turnover test will apply for charities registered with the ACNC to be eligible for the JobKeeper payment. Parliament is expected to
- [Kindergartens are open and free for Term 2](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/kindergartens-are-open-and-free-for-term-2/) - Following advice from the Victorian Government, all Uniting kindergartens will open after the Easter break. Given the current social distancing requirements, our kindergarten teachers have modified routines to minimise the risk of exposure to all children and have increased hygiene protocols at every service. The Victorian Government has also announced it will provide free kindergarten
- [Personal experience helps Anne make a difference](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/personal-experience-helps-anne-make-a-difference/) - Anne is an integral part of the Hobart emergency relief team, providing practical and emotional support to individuals and families working towards a brighter future. Anne spent 20 years working in the mental health field, inspired by her son’s diagnosis of schizophrenia at just 15-years-old. After retiring in 2017, Anne knew she had more to
- [Helping newly arrived families form connections](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-newly-arrived-families-form-connections/) - The Chinese Families Playgroup volunteers are dedicated to helping Asian migrant families to settle in their local community. The volunteer team do this on a weekly basis with compassion and warmth, delivering a playgroup program so popular there’s a waitlist. “The team regularly organise events for traditional Chinese cultural festivals and Australian celebrations,” says Chinese
- [Supporting parents in need](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-parents-in-need/) - Home-Start volunteers provide invaluable mentoring and emotional support to other parents experiencing isolation. “As many are parents themselves, our Home-Start volunteers lead by example in their words and actions and strive to be positive role models and mentors,” says program coordinator, Teresa Garland. “The respectful and friendly approach each volunteer brings, and their willingness to
- [Matt's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/matts-story/) - This year’s Uniting Winter Share Appeal means more than ever before to so many people. In these trying times, the face of vulnerability is changing. Thousands of Victorians and Tasmanians are finding themselves unemployed for the first time and are already reaching out to Uniting services for support - and this is only the start.
- [Jobseeker changes risk millions slipping back into poverty](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/jobseeker-changes-risk-millions-slipping-back-into-poverty/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike said the federal government’s decision to cut the JobSeeker payment and end the coronavirus supplement by the end of the year will force millions of Australians – including at least 1 million children - below the poverty line. Ms Pike, who is also Victorian Co-Chair of Anti-Poverty Week, said the
- [Uniting Vic.Tas supports Disability Royal Commission](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-supports-disability-royal-commission/) - The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is inquiring into all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability in all settings and contexts. Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the ongoing work of the Disability Royal Commission. We are fully committed to responding to any requests for information
- [Homeless package must not forget the ‘hidden homeless’](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/homeless-package-must-not-forget-the-hidden-homeless/) - Uniting Vic.Tas has welcomed the Victorian Government’s new $150 million from Homelessness to a Home package and called for a greater focus on homelessness in regional Victoria. Uniting Vic.Tas CEO, Bronwyn Pike said the package would provide a long-term future for those people being housed in temporary accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic, but government also
- [Ensuring everybody has a place to call home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ensuring-everybody-has-a-place-to-call-home/) - A warm bed and a safe and secure roof over our head is something many of us take for granted. On any given night, more than 120,000 people around Australia are homeless, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As part of Homelessness Week, between 3 - 8 August 2020, we’re joining forces with
- [Uniting together to help feed Melbourne’s homeless](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-together-to-help-feed-melbournes-homeless/) - We have joined forces with Fareshare, Rotary Prahran, Pinchapoo, Coles and Launch Housing to provide packaged meals and toiletries to those doing it tough during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every Friday, we work with our partners to prepare and deliver 220 food and personal care packs to homeless people currently in temporary accommodation in inner city motels
- [Uniting supporting Victorians experiencing bill stress](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-supporting-victorians-experiencing-bill-stress/) - Debt to energy companies is one of the most common sources of financial stress raised with Uniting’s financial counsellors. Matt Cairns, Uniting’s Energy and Financial Literacy Program Manager believes Victoria’s energy market is difficult to navigate at the best of times, but during COVID-19, more people are struggling to make ends meet. “Their energy bills
- [Warming hearts.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/warming-hearts/) - This year’s Spread the Warmth appeal saw hundreds of swags, blankets and winter woollies donated to families in crisis and people sleeping rough. Cliff’s story After the breakdown of his marriage, Cliff (pictured right) became one of the growing number of people to find himself homeless. When his savings dried up, he could no longer
- [Rebuilding after the bushfires.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/rebuilding-after-the-bushfires/) - You’re making a difference Almost $60,000 worth of goods were donated to emergency essentials to people who had to evacuate. These included: Food, clothing, fuel vouchers Toiletries and medication Swags and air mattresses Trauma therapy kits for children. Showing kindness in a crisis In the thick smoke of Victoria’s bushfires, a couple in their nineties
- [Advocating for people big and small.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/advocating-for-people-big-and-small/) - Early learning gets bold It was a big win for Victorian families when free childcare was announced in April. But at the same time, we received news of a 50% cut to our early learning funding. This cut was supposed to be supplemented by the introduction of JobKeeper. However, government funding across Uniting meant we
- [A loving home for children in need](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-loving-home-for-children-in-need/) - Stephanie and David decided to become foster carers while expecting their second child. “I wanted to have a third child and David didn’t, so he said, ‘why don’t we help a child in need and give them a loving home’ and we took it from there,” says Stephanie. “It’s one of the best decisions we’ve
- [A personal connection leads Ben to foster caring](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-personal-connection-leads-ben-to-foster-caring/) - Being a foster carer has a deep personal connection for Ben. “One of the reasons I decided to go down this path is because my mum was in care when she was younger,” say Ben. “For me, this is a way of giving back. If someone didn’t look after mum when she was younger, I
- [Providing a home away from home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/providing-a-home-away-from-home/) - Geordie and Matt have long been a loving aunty and uncle to their nieces and nephews. So when the couple started foster caring in 2019, that love was extended to children in need in their local community. The couple decided to become respite carers after Geordie’s friend, who works for Uniting, suggested they look into
- [Your generosity helps us plan for the future.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/your-generosity-helps-us-plan-for-the-future/) - It’s thanks to our generous supporters that we can plan our programs and embrace the future. If you give regularly, thank you for sustaining our services. Because of you, people who reach out to us for support can trust that we will be here when they need us most. Meet the Wallaces Howard and Bronwyn
- [A million steps for mental health](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-million-steps-for-mental-health/) - On Saturday 12 September 2020, 600 firefighters and other emergency service personnel would have stepped up to fight depression, post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) and suicide by climbing the 28 floors of Crown Metropol hotel wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb has taken
- [Helping children to thrive](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-children-to-thrive/) - When a friend suggested becoming a foster carer, Jill jumped at the idea. “I was single, I had a spare bedroom and I was working part-time. I felt like I was in a good position to become a foster carer,” says Jill. “That was over 4 years ago now and I’m so glad I took
- [Peter loses everything in bushfire](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/peters-story/) - Last summer, Australia faced an unprecedented national crisis as bushfires devastated our country. The impact of these bushfires is still deeply felt - and will be for years to come. Some lost their belongings; some lost their homes. Others tragically lost their loved ones. For these people, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder
- [Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/melbourne-firefighter-stair-climb/) - Firefighters from across the country are getting ready to step up to support mental health services. This year’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on Saturday 7 September will see 600 firefighters climb the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel. If that doesn’t sound gruelling enough, participants will wear 25kgs of firefighting gear. The team are aiming
- [Sonia’s health worries](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sonias-story/) - Thousands of Victorians and Tasmanians have found themselves at risk as a result of COVID-19. This Christmas, your generous donation will bring hope to those who need it most. We’ve all felt the pressure of the pandemic. But for our community’s most vulnerable, the struggle has been more serious. For people like Sonia, it’s not
- [Supporting families in need](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/supporting-families-in-need/) - Sally* and her children are one of the growing number of families living in crisis due to the rising cost of living. The 39-year-old has struggled to make ends meet for over two years as she tried to find affordable housing. Sally first reached out to Uniting Vic.Tas for assistance in mid 2017. At the
- [Our Federal election platform](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-federal-election-platform/) - As the federal election day draws closer, we believe urgent action is needed to ensure all Australians are supported and empowered to live a fulfilling life. That is why we have selected four priorities that we are bringing to the attention of candidates in these elections. The four priorities are: Addressing gender inequality and its
- [Felicity* had nothing left and nowhere to go…](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/felicity-had-nothing-left-and-nowhere-to-go/) - Devastated, Felicity stared at the smouldering embers of her family home. All her possessions, her memories and her security had burnt to the ground – she had nothing left and nowhere to go. She sat alone; thankful that her children hadn’t been home as the bedrooms filled with smoke and the life she’d created burned
- [Personal experience helps to guide RAP](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/personal-experience-helps-to-guide-rap/) - Ben Atkinson has spent most of his career working towards better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in his local community. The proud Wemba-Wemba/Wiradjuri man recently joined the Uniting team in Ballarat as a Tenancy Worker. Ben is a former Senior Housing Officer with Aboriginal Housing Victoria. Prior to that, he spent many
- [Uniting Vic.Tas announces leadership changes](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-victorias-largest-community-services-organisation-announces-leadership-changes/) - Statement by Bronwyn Pike, Chair of the Board Monday 29 July 2019 – I am today announcing a number of leadership changes within Uniting Vic.Tas. Paul Linossier took on the role of CEO of Uniting in August 2016. At that point, the way through this unprecedented undertaking – bringing together so many entities – was
- [Help end homelessness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/help-end-homelessness/) - Affordable, safe and secure housing is an essential human right. Yet on any given night in Australia, over 116,000 people are homeless. It doesn’t have to be this way. People who come to us for support consistently tell us that a lack of affordable housing directly affects their ability to better their circumstances and look
- [Uniting in NSW extends support for young people in care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-in-nsw-extends-support-for-young-people-in-care/) - In great news for young people in foster, kinship and residential care in New South Wales, Uniting will become the first service provider in the state to offer support until the age of 21. NSW state government funding currently ends when the young person in care turns 18. Uniting in NSW will spend close
- [A new home for BreezeWay](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-new-home-for-breezeway/) - Where people move from crisis to stability For over 20 years, people in the Ballarat community looking for a hot meal and a warm welcome have found both at BreezeWay. People facing or experiencing homelessness find shelter, a safe place to be themselves and make the changes they want in their lives. Each day, 75
- [Where there’s a Will, there’s a way](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/) - Prahran resident, John Potter, has decided to leave a gift in his Will to Uniting after seeing the positive impact our work made in his friend Robert’s life. Robert was a regular at Hartley’s Community Dining Room, where he enjoyed precious times socialising and sharing food. By reaching out to Uniting, Robert also found support
- [Helping families celebrate the big occasions](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/helping-families-celebrate-the-big-occasions/) - For families under financial strain, shopping for special occasions like a school formal can bring about stress. It’s a big event that often comes with a big price tag. Enter Bendigo Op Shop Store Manager, Mary-Ann Toner. In November 2018, Mary-Anne began a formal-wear hire initiative to help ease the burden on parents when it
- [Uniting Statement of Support for the National Day of Action to Raise the Rate](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-statement-of-support-for-the-national-day-of-action/) - The continuing COVID-19 health and economic crises have led to more people than ever before struggling to find paid work. The Australian Government supported people without paid work by lifting JobSeeker and other income support payments, helping them cover the cost of the basics through the immediate crisis. Now, as we confront what will be
- [New general manager appointments](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-general-manager-appointments/) - Uniting Vic.Tas CEO Bronwyn Pike has today announced two new appointments to the Executive Leadership Team. From 1 July, Amy Padgham is General Manager Quality & Compliance and Antonia Mochan is General Manager Community & External Relations. Amy and Antonia have both been part of the ELT over the last few months, in Acting
- [16 Days of Activism](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/16-days-of-activism-2/) - Over the next 16 days we’re joining the global movement to raise awareness of and take action against gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November through to World Human Rights Day on 10 December, this campaign
- [Horses for Hope Spring Open Day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/horses-for-hope-spring-open-day/) - Horses For Hope is helping humans and horses heal together after facing some of life’s biggest hurdles. The equine assisted therapy program assists people of all ages who have not successfully engaged or been supported by traditional therapies. Humans and horses are guided to work together to overcome stress, trauma or challenges in their lives;
- [Easter message from Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/easter-message-from-uniting/) - The Easter period embraces two powerful reminders of the foundations of the Christian faith – profound loss and resurrection or new life. These two themes are writ large in the life of Uniting. We look to offer hope and create real change for people who face the challenging of circumstances. Whether Easter is a part
- [Sharing a meal is togetherness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sharing-a-meal-is-togetherness/) - Young people at risk of, or experiencing crisis and instability can remain connected to their community and enjoy a good meal through the Meals for Change program in Ballarat. Made possible through our partnership with more than 20 community agencies, and nine cafés in the local area, Meals for Change enables members to purchase nutritious
- [New funding will give children a better start](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-funding-will-give-children-a-better-start/) - Michelle is one of the 93% of Victorian parents who believe early learning is crucial to a child’s development. Last year, the mother-of-four received 15 hours per week of subsidised early learning for her four year-old daughter, Indiana. But she didn’t receive support for her youngest child, Abbey, to attend three-year-old early learning for five
- [Christmas wrapped up](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/christmas-wrapped-up/) - The great success of our 2018 Christmas appeals was thanks to you, our generous and compassionate supporters, and the wider community. Close to 50 tonnes of non-perishable food and essentials were donated to Food For Families in the lead up to Christmas, and our Christmas Share Appeal raised over $300,000 to help people in crisis,
- [Uniting Church joins National Redress Scheme](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-church-joins-national-redress-scheme/) - The Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, the Hon. Paul Fletcher MP, today notified the Uniting Church in Australia that the Church has met the requirements to take part in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse. A number of our founding agencies provided out-of-home care and still do
- [Service affected by bushfires in Eastern Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-affected-by-bushfires-in-eastern-victoria/) - The ongoing bushfires in Eastern Victoria are affecting some of our services in that region. Due to a Watch and Act alert, the following services will be closed on 6 March and until the alert is lifted: ​​​​​​​Heyfield Kindergarten Maffra Queen Street kindergarten and occasional care Glassford Kindergarten Stratford kindergarten Briagolong kindergarten Family Day Care
- [UN World Day of Social Justice](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/un-world-day-of-social-justice/) - An important part of our mission is to confront injustice and improve people’s lives. February 20 marks the tenth annual United Nations (UN) World Day of Social Justice. This day recognises the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, employment, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.
- [Uniting and Swinburne join forces to strengthen community services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-and-swinburne-join-forces-to-strengthen-community-services/) - This week saw the start of a new partnership with Swinburne University of Technology. Professor Erin Wilson has taken up her appointment as the Uniting Kildonan Chair in Community Services Innovation in the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Swinburne. Professor Wilson will lead a high quality, high impact research program in social innovation and
- [Changes are needed to the ParentsNext program](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/changes-are-needed-to-the-parentsnext-program/) - Our CEO, Paul Linossier, has today written to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee making clear that changes are needed to the ParentsNext program, and in particular the Targeted Compliance Framework. In our view the program as currently operating hurts the people it is designed to support and makes them even more vulnerable. ParentsNext is
- [Brad and Bella's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/brad-and-bellas-story/) - There’s nothing quite like the excitement of securing your first job—and the experience was no less satisfying for Brad, 27 and Bella, 23. The dynamic duo has been bursting with enthusiasm ever since they began their careers with Telstra. For almost two years, Brad and Bella have been dedicated and reliable employees at the company’s
- [Support helps Mark pursue his passion](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/support-helps-mark-pursue-his-passion/) - Mark is happiest with a guitar in hand, but living with disability and mental illness has made it hard for him to pursue his passion. Not anymore. Through the guidance of the Uniting team in Ballarat, Mark receives the support he needs to focus on his music. “I’ve always loved playing the guitar. It’s my
- [16 Days of Activism](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/16-days-of-activism/) - Over the next 16 days we’re joining the global movement to raise awareness of and take action against gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November through to World Human Rights Day on 10 December, this campaign
- [Uniting supports North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-supports-north-richmond-medically-supervised-injecting-room/) - Today the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania and its community services organisation, Uniting Vic.Tas, have expressed disappointment at the announcement by the Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy that he would close the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) if the Coalition win this weekend’s State election. Paul Linossier, CEO of Uniting Vic.Tas said
- [Kerry's story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/kerrys-story/) - Kerry Post has over 12 years of foster care experience and has cared for 48 children in that time. Kerry and her husband have two children of their own and signed up to be foster carers when they saw an advertisement at their daughter’s primary school. “I’m so glad we made the decision to become
- [Coroner's Findings on the death of Patrick McCabe](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/coroners-findings-into-the-death-of-patrick-mccabe/) - On 13 November the Coroner’s Court of Victoria delivered its findings in response to the inquest into the death of Patrick McCabe. Patrick McCabe lived with Wesley Mission Victoria in supported accommodation for people with disability for 16 years. He was much loved by staff, volunteers and the people he lived with. Patrick died while
- [Give more than hope: Keep families together this Christmas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sandras-story/) - We need to raise $250,000 by Christmas Eve to ensure families like Sandra and her granddaughters can stay together. Your tax deductible donation will provide the support they need for a better future. Sandra held the little girl in her arms, fighting to hold back the tears. Being a grandmother was supposed to be full
- [Working together to end poverty](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/working-together-to-end-poverty/) - This week we are marking Anti-Poverty Week. There are lots of ways you can get involved.
- [Students pitch in to help youth in crisis](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/students-pitch-in-to-help-youth-in-crisis/) - Students from North Ringwood Community House have pitched in to create an outdoor haven for fellow youth experiencing crisis. Community House VCAL students joined forces with the Ringwood Men's Shed and Rotary Club of Maroondah at the start of this year to provide a much needed make-over of the Uniting Wesley 121 youth refuge garden.
- [Courage overcomes](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/courage-overcomes/) - For 10 years, April shared a secure rental home with family members, all of whom live with a disability. In 2010, April and her family were asked to leave their home, beginning eight years of separation and instability. Despite exhaustive attempts April was unable to secure appropriate housing for her family. We began working alongside
- [Celebrating National Op Shop Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/celebrating-national-op-shop-week/) - Each day hundreds of volunteers keep our op shops running to raise vital funds for Uniting services and offer affordable goods to local communities. This National Op Shop Week, we extend a heartfelt thank you to them for all that they do. We would also like to acknowledge everyone who supports our op shops by
- [Hope for Esta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hope-for-esta/) - In 2016, Esta sought refuge in Australia after fleeing her home in Papua New Guinea, where her violent husband and other community members had put her life at risk. She made the difficult decision to leave her three children in her mother’s care to ensure their safety. Esta began working in rural Victoria, living on
- [A call for kinder funding for three-year olds](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-call-for-kinder-funding-for-three-year-olds/) - All children deserve access to quality education that gives them the best start to life. That’s why we’re calling on political parties to commit to 15-hours a week of fully funded, high-quality early learning for every three-year-old. Early learning is an essential stepping stone to a better future, especially for children experiencing disadvantage. At present,
- [Uniting welcomes new laws to make renting fairer](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-welcomes-new-laws-to-make-renting-fairer/) - At Uniting, we believe that affordable, safe and secure housing is an essential human right. Today we welcome news of the State Government’s new laws to make renting fairer for all Victorians. Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will strengthen renters’ rights and better protect vulnerable tenants. Under the new laws: Every rental home will
- [Pick My Project](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/pick-my-project/) - Pick My Project is a Victorian-first community grants initiative, with over $1 million in funding available in each metro and regional area. You have the opportunity to vote for the three projects you think will best assist your community. Voting is open until 5pm on Monday 17 September. To register and vote, visit www.pickmyproject.vic.gov.au Uniting
- [Ensuring everyone has a place to call home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/ensuring-everyone-has-a-place-to-call-home/) - Megan is one of the 12,111 Victorians experiencing crisis and homelessness that we supported in the last financial year. She is the human face of the housing crisis that is leaving thousands of people across Victoria and Tasmania vulnerable, barely surviving and, in many cases, homeless. As a single mother with four children, Megan struggled
- [Expression of interest open for Aboriginal artists](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/expression-of-interest-open-for-aboriginal-artists/) - Are you an established or emerging Aboriginal artist based in Victoria or Tasmania? We are currently inviting expressions of interest to work with us on a commissioned artwork as the creative expression of our journey to reconciliation As an organisation with over a 100 year history working in communities across Victoria and Tasmania, we recognise the role we have played in
- [A Q&A with Jodie](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-qa-with-jodie/) - We invited First Nations woman and Uniting Aged and Community Services Team Leader, Jodie Hampson to share her thoughts on NAIDOC Week and being a First Nations women with us. ... The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week is #BecauseOfHerWeCan. Why is this theme is important to you? So often, volunteers and workers in the community
- [Working better together to support families](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/working-better-together-to-support-families/) - Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes news of the Victorian Government’s $17.4 million Family Violence Advisor program. The program will see two family Violence Advisors shorty commence at Uniting’s specialist alcohol and other drug (AOD) service, Uniting ReGen, in their North Eastern and Hume Moreland Catchment areas. These specialists will work towards developing the capacity of AOD clinicians
- [Powering change in our communities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/powering-change-in-our-communities/) - An innovative power saving challenge by power company Jemena has resulted in a generous donation to a Uniting program that helps people facing financial hardship access the right support. In partnership with the Victorian Government, Jemena introduced an energy saving challenge called Power Changes which was trialed over the summer months. Power Changes is an
- [Naomi didn’t know where to turn](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/naomi-didnt-know-where-to-turn/) - We need to raise $600,000 by June 30 to provide support for people in crisis. Your tax deductible donation is crucial for helping people to move from crisis to stability. Naomi sat at the kitchen table staring at the eviction notice, years of grief and struggle bearing down on her. She had worked so hard
- [Support for a Treaty in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/support-for-a-treaty-in-victoria/) - This week the Victorian Parliament is considering a Bill that takes the first steps in establishing a Treaty with Traditional Owners. We urge all members of the Victorian Parliament to support the Treaty advancement process. Recognising the rights of the Traditional Owners of the land on which all we live and work and supporting self-determination
- [Demand for emergency relief is on the rise](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/demand-for-emergency-relief-is-on-the-rise/) - 15% of renters in Australia are spending more than 60% of their income on rent, and there are people who are having to choose between heating their homes and cooking their food. That was just one outcome of inequality in Australia that was raised during an event at Prahran Town Hall on 15 May, hosted
- [A message from Paul Linossier](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/a-message-from-paul-linossier/) - Today sees the start of National Volunteer Week. Over this week, we’ll share stories of volunteering from around Uniting, highlighting the different experiences of our volunteers and the many reasons people give their time to support others. We’re starting this week with a message from our Chief Executive Officer Paul Linossier to all our volunteers:
- [Meet Bernadette](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/meet-bernadette/) - With limited transport options and fewer services available for people living outside of central city areas, families can find themselves stressed and lonely – often with no one to turn to. Luckily for some families living in the City of the Shire Yarra Ranges, volunteers like Bernadette are working with the Home Start program to
- [Meet Faye](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/meet-faye/) - Without support from dedicated volunteers like Faye, we would not be able to provide one-to-one support for those in our Through the Looking Glass program. The 10 week program includes parenting support and a playgroup for newly arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants in Shepparton, both of which Faye has supported. Following a chance encounter with
- [Meet Boris](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/meet-boris/) - After completing his studies in Australia, Boris moved back to Hong Kong to pursue a banking career. But something just didn’t feel right. “I felt lost. I had all this knowledge, but I couldn’t help the people I would see in my role, not in the way I wanted to help them. These people just
- [Meet Christiane](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/meet-christiane/) - As part of the Uniting St Mark’s Planned Activity Group for over a year, volunteer Christiane says it’s the people working and attending the group that keep her as passionate as she was on her first day. “They are just wonderful,” reflects Christiane. “And I just love it, so I keep coming back. After all,
- [Meet Gordon](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/meet-gordon/) - Uniting volunteer, photographer and veteran Gordon Traill shares his journey in the hopes it will bring hope for others. With a career spanning more than a quarter of a century in the Australian army, nothing would prepare Gordon for the five months he spent in war-torn Baghdad back in 2004. After being diagnosed with Post
- [The Victoria Cross - Australia Remembers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-victoria-cross-australia-remembers/) - A new book, The Victoria Cross – Australia Remembers, photographed by ex-veteran and Uniting volunteer Gordon Traills, and written by award-winning author Michael Madden, was launched earlier this week. The heartfelt book shares stories from the families of 100 Australian servicemen awarded the Victoria Cross for their great acts of bravery. Michael and Gordon travelled around
- [Seeking asylum](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/seeking-asylum-c/) - God’s call to welcome the refugee and the stranger makes providing support for people seeking asylum a priority for many Uniting Church congregations. In Victoria, the result is a church network that is an essential part of the Uniting Asylum Seeker Program. People seeking asylum are some of the most vulnerable in our community. While
- [Seeking asylum](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/seeking-asylum-g/) - People seeking asylum are some of the most vulnerable in our community. While they wait for the outcome of their protection claims, some people have no work rights, no income or healthcare and no access to safe housing. Uniting welcomes and supports people who have lost everything. Our Asylum Seeker Program provides aid, care, education
- [Firefighters step up to raise funds](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/firefighters-step-up-to-raise-funds/) - Living with depression and anxiety is a daily reality for 3 million Australians, and for many, knowing that someone is on the end of the Lifeline number is life-saving. Every minute in Australia, someone calls Lifeline. People call looking for someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or attempts, personal crisis, anxiety, depression, loneliness, abuse,
- [Can tiny houses make a big change?](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/can-tiny-houses-make-a-big-change/) - Across Australia, 44,000 young people don’t have a safe place to sleep at night, and it’s not just a big city problem. Last year we supported to 116 young people in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, 102 of whom were at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. Inspired by the global Tiny House Movement, we
- [More support for brothers and sisters in out-of-home care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/more-support-for-brothers-and-sisters-in-out-of-home-care/) - In a national first, the Victorian State Government has announced that Uniting Vic.Tas will lead the introduction of a new trial service for foster children with siblings, the Keeping Connected Program. A tumultuous time of anxiety and uncertainty can be even more confronting for children in out-of-home care if they are separated from their siblings.
- [New services launched to support users of alcohol and other drugs](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/new-services-launched-to-support-users-of-alcohol-and-other-drugs/) - Uniting in Victoria and Tasmania will today launch two new alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to save lives and create safer environments for families across Victoria. After securing $1.9 million in funding from the Victorian State Government, Uniting will deliver: Treatment services for parents whose children are subject to a family reunification order; and
- [Enlivening Christmas Day for many](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/enlivening-christmas-day-for-many/) - For many of the people we work alongside, Christmas Day can be the loneliest and most difficult time of year. Every year Uniting Prahran hosts a Christmas lunch for vulnerable people. In 2017 they partnered with Stonnington City Council for a grand gathering of 300 guests to share the joy and celebration of the season.
- [Building confident families](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/building-confident-families/) - “The program was so good for me and my kids. Now we have a really happy family and the kids are much more settled.” — Stephanie Parenting is one of life’s great joys – but it can also be tough, particularly if you weren’t prepared or didn’t have strong role models. When the pressures of
- [Close the Gap Day - 2018](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/close-the-gap-day-2018/) - This picture by Rueben (Jack) Hood is called "Spiral Spirits Looking for their souls". It depicts young people who, after many spirals and turns in life, are now finding themselves. We are privileged to have it on the front cover of a manual developed under the Yangan Nalu Project. The Yangan Nalu Project was set
- [Make a difference to families in your local Yarra Ranges community.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/make-a-difference-to-families-in-your-local-yarra-ranges-community/) - With limited transport options and fewer services available for people living outside of central city areas, families can find themselves stressed and lonely – often with no one to turn to. Luckily for some families living in the City of the Shire Yarra Ranges, volunteers like Bernadette are working with the Home Start program to
- [Our position on the rising cost of living in Tasmania](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-position-on-the-rising-cost-of-living-in-tasmania/) - With Tasmanian state elections to be held on 3 March 2018, Uniting Vic.Tas is setting out its position on key issues facing the Tasmanian electorate. What is the issue? Tasmania is experiencing a period of strong economic growth off the back of a booming tourism industry and growing retail and hospitality sectors. But many Tasmanians
- [Our position on early learning in Tasmania](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/early-learning-in-tasmania-our-position/) - With Tasmanian state elections to be held on 3 March 2018, Uniting Vic.Tas is setting out its position on key issues facing the Tasmanian electorate. Early childhood education and care allows children to achieve their best. It is crucial to learning, and to living healthy, happy lives into adulthood. Every child deserves to enjoy affordable,
- [Our position on housing for the Tasmanian state election](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/our-position-on-housing-for-the-tasmanian-state-election/) - With Tasmanian state elections to be held on 3 March 2018, we are setting out our position on key issues facing the Tasmanian electorate. Affordable, safe and long-term housing lies at the heart of a healthy and prosperous community. However, housing availability and affordability is a persistent and growing problem facing Tasmania. What are the
- [Uniting volunteers recognised at Premier's award ceremony](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteerawards/) - Congratulations to all those who were recognised at the 2017 Victorians Premier's Volunteer Champion Awards and particularly those who have an association with Uniting. We are delighted that Todd Jolly received a service award for his dedicated long-standing volunteer work at the Kangaroo Flat Emergency Relief Centre run by Uniting Bendigo. Todd started volunteering ten
- [Understanding the codeine ban](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/understanding-the-codeine-ban/) - From 1 February 2018, medicines containing codeine will no longer be available without a prescription. Pharmacies will no longer sell codeine based medicines over-the-counter after this date.These changes include medicines such as: Combination pain relief products trading under names such as Panadeine, Nurofen Plus, Mersyndol and generic pain relief medications Some cold & flu products
- [Oakleigh students lend green thumbs](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/oakleigh-students-lend-green-thumbs/) - Clients at Uniting St Mark’s were thrilled to have a few extra green thumbs at work in the garden recently when they were joined by 14 year-nine students from Oakleigh Grammar. The year-nine group spent two days at Uniting St Mark’s as part of their community service unit, but Oakleigh Grammar primary school students have
- [Join us for a Christmas meal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/join-us-for-a-christmas-meal/) - Uniting is hosting a number of community lunches during the Christmas season for our clients to come together and enjoy a warm meal and a chat. Come along and enjoy the festive season with us at one of these events. Uniting Ballarat – Ballarat Uniting Ballarat is hosting a free Christmas day lunch. Date 25
- [Celebrate spring at PepperTree Place Garden Fiesta on 11 November](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/celebrate-spring-at-peppertree-place-garden-fiesta/) - A community nursery run by Uniting Kildonan, located in Coburg in Melbourne’s north, is encouraging families and communities to come together to learn about growing and preparing fresh food at its annual Garden Fiesta. Nestled in historic PepperTree Place’s lush garden setting, the Garden Fiesta will feature hands-on workshops and locally-grown, organic, tasty and homemade
- [MEDIA RELEASE: Uniting applaud announcement of Australia's second Medically Supervised Injecting Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/media-release-uniting-applaud-announcement-of-australias-second-medically-supervised-injecting-centre/) - The organisation that opened Australia’s first Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC), today welcomed the Victorian government announcement that a centre will be established in Melbourne. Paul Linossier, CEO of Uniting VIC.TAS and Peter Worland, Executive Director of Uniting NSW.ACT joined forces to applaud the decision. “This is a wonderful outcome for all of the community
- [Stories behind the paintbrush](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/stories-behind-the-paintbrush/) - Talented artists who participate in programs run by Uniting Wesley and Uniting Harrison have been selected to exhibit their works at the State Trustees Connected Art Exhibition at Federation Square from Monday 23 October. Art can tell a powerful story, especially for people with disability or mental illness who might find it hard to communicate
- [Older voices making waves](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/1160-2/) - On Monday 23 October, the longest running uninterrupted interview program in the history of community radio, Listen to Older Voices, will go to air with its 1,000th episode. For 19 years, the program, which is part of Uniting Wesley’s Melba Club, has provided a public platform for the stories, views and opinions of older citizens
- [Lifeline urges focus on hope and recovery](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lifeline-urges-focus-on-hope-and-recovery/) - National suicide data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has shown a slight reduction in deaths by suicide. Sadly, there are still about eight lives lost to suicide every day in Australia. Lifeline Research Foundation Executive Director Alan Woodward said the national charity is urging the community to focus not just on the
- [Bringing suicide out of the shadows](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/bringing-suicide-out-of-the-shadows/) - If you’re concerned that someone you know might be thinking about taking their own life, it’s important to be direct in asking the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” That was the message on Sunday 10 September on World Suicide Prevention Day, when more than 400 people walked to bring suicide ‘Out of the
- [Victorian Disability Awards honour](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/victorian-disability-awards-honour/) - It’s no wonder that Uniting’s hardworking Pathways 2 Employment team took out the Excellence in Employment Outcomes award at the recent Victorian Disability Awards – an honour that Community Relations Manager, Vicki Walsh, says is so well deserved. “Disability has such a significant impact on a person’s opportunities to participate in the workforce. Many people
- [Spotlight on Melbourne’s ‘hidden homeless’](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/spotlight-on-melbournes-hidden-homeless/) - In Melbourne’s eastern suburbs more than 13,000 people sought the assistance of homelessness and crisis services last year. Many of them were Melbourne’s ‘hidden homeless’, people who live temporarily with others but aren’t guaranteed permanent, private and secure housing. Federal Member for Deakin and Assistant Minister to the Treasurer Michael Sukkar and Member for Eastern
- [UnitingCare Australia Calls for Nationally Consistent Approach to Elder Abuse](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/unitingcare-australia-calls-for-nationally-consistent-approach-to-elder-abuse/) - The nation’s largest provider of aged care services has supported the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) call for a national approach to combatting elder abuse in its Elder Abuse - A National Legal Response report, recently released. UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little said consistency across the country is a key element in addressing elder
- [The Uniting Church celebrates 40 years](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/the-uniting-church-celebrates-40-years/) - This year marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Church came into being on 22 June 1977, after three denominations - Congregational Union in Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia, and the Presbyterian Church of Australia - joined together. UnitingCare Australia National Director Claerwen Little said the milestone is
- [Medically Supervised Injecting Centres (MSICs)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/medically-supervised-injecting-centres-msics/) - Uniting is developing a resolution on Medically Supervised Injecting Centres (MSICs) for the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania, following a request from Moderator Rev Sharon Hollis and General Secretary Rev Dr Mark Lawrence. There is a strong evidence base to show that MSICs save lives. Around the world, MSICs have consistently shown to be

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- [Register for the Coffee Cup Challenge](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/coffee-cup-challenge/register-for-the-coffee-cup-challenge/) - Fundraise for us Join the Coffee Cup Challenge Scroll to top Feedback Thank you for joining the Coffee Cup Challenge. Use the form on the right to register. You can also contact our Supporter Services team on 1800 668 426. "*" indicates required fields Are you registering as an*Please select oneIndividual / FamilyBusinessSchool / KindergartenCongregation
- [Join the Coffee Cup Challenge](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/coffee-cup-challenge/) - Fundraising Coffee Cup Challenge Scroll to top How you can make a difference Pancake Day Register now A small sacrifice can make a big difference. Join a team of compassionate people across Victoria and Tasmania who are donating the cost of a cup of coffee each week to help people in crisis. Register now Or
- [Strategic plan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/about-uniting/strategic-plan/) - About us Uniting 2030 strategy Scroll to top About Uniting Strengthening the foundations for living. As we look ahead to 2030, we stay true to our enduring purpose and values by providing community services that reduce the impact of poverty, trauma, and disadvantage. View strategy Download strategy Play Video An inclusive, connected, and just future
- [Winter Appeal - Donate](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/winter-appeal-donate/) - Winter Appeal Scroll to top "*" indicates required fields Make a donation.1Amount2Details3PaymentYour donation.Thank you for your support.Single Donation I'd like to make a donation of...* $45 Food, blankets and warm clothing $150 Helps secure a home by contributing to rental bond payments. $300 Housing and furniture so older women don’t end up sleeping rough or
- [Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/newsletter/) - Having trouble? Contact our supporter services team on 1800 668 426. "*" indicates required fields Make a donation.1Amount2Details3PaymentYour donation.Thank you for your support.Single Donation I'd like to make a donation of...* $40 provides a blanket and pillow to give a child warmth and comfort. $70 provides a box of food for a week to a family
- [Donate to Lifeline](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/donate-lifeline/) - Support Lifeline's life-saving services with your donation. Help provide crisis support and suicide prevention to those in need. Donate now!
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- [Advocacy Research & News Hub](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/advocacy-news-hub/) - The latest research & news from the Uniting Vic.Tas Advocacy Team. See how our work positively impacts our consumers, submissions to the government & more.
- [Donate to Pancake Day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/pancake-day-donate/) - Pancake Day Donate Scroll to top Learn more about Pancake Day Register now Buy a virtual pancake. All funds raised from Pancake Day will support people experiencing crisis, vulnerability and disadvantage. "*" indicates required fields Make a donation.1Amount2Details3PaymentYour donation.Thank you for your support.Single Donation I'd like to make a donation of...* $20 supplies a hearty
- [Donate to Food For Families](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/donate-to-food-for-families/) - Food For Families Donate Now Scroll to top Learn more about Food for Families Donate now to help us feed people when they need it most. We want to support everyone who comes to us for help – but we can’t do it alone. "*" indicates required fields Make a donation.1Amount2Details3PaymentYour donation.Thank you for your
- [Gifts For Families](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/local-christmas/) - Donate gifts, food or funds to Uniting's local Gifts for Families Christmas Appeal in Victoria & Tasmania. Help us provide gifts under every tree this Christmas.
- [Wills & Bequest | Donate to Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/bequest/) - Leave a legacy of hope with a bequest to Uniting Vic.Tas in your will. Help ensure a brighter future for all with a gift on your will.
- [Christmas donation form](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/christmas-donation-form/) - "*" indicates required fields Make a donation.1Amount2Details3PaymentYour donation.Thank you for your support.Single Donation I'd like to make a donation of...* $40 can provide a blanket and pillow for a mother and child fleeing violence $70 can provide a box of food so a mother fleeing violence doesn't need to worry how she'll feed her children
- [Uniting Christmas Appeal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/christmas/) - With your help, we can provide the comfort & practical support they need to move from crisis to stability. Together, we can make this Christmas one to remember.
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/news/events/) - News Events Scroll to top News Real Stories Events Publications Upcoming Uniting Events. 16 Jul 2026 Foster Care Foster care online information session. Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for … Read More 22 Jul 2026 - 26 Aug
- [Privacy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/privacy/) - Privacy Scroll to top We respect your privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and rights when it comes to your personal information. Your information is yours. Our privacy policy outlines how we collect and manage your personal information, including information collected through our programs and services, website or through our representatives.Our privacy policy
- [Team at Op Shops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/team-uniting-op-shops/) - Looking for a fun & rewarding volunteer or work role that allows you to give back to the community? If your answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you.
- [Volunteer](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer/) - By volunteering with us, you can inspire people, confront injustice and enliven communities. Get involved today.
- [Consumer partnerships](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/consumer-partnerships/) - Get involved Consumer Partnerships Scroll to top The benefits Get involved We value lived experience. Let’s work together to improve and change our services. Get in touch Consumer Partnerships Working together to achieve Uniting’s purpose by sharing voice, power and action. Consumer Partnerships are a way for consumers and carers to influence direct, or decide
- [Misson team and work](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/congregations/misson-team-and-work/) - Partnering with Congregations Mission team and work Scroll to top Get in touch Resources for your congregation Mission team and work. Our Mission and Ethos team supports a strong collaboration with the community, congregations and presbyteries. Get in touch Director of Mission Dr Jessica Hateley-Browne Dr Jessica Hateley-Browne has two decades of experience across the
- [Supplier information, accounts payable and Coupa](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/suppliers/) - Supplier information Scroll to top Login to supplier portal New suppliers Coupa Terms & conditions Supplier information To ensure your invoice is processed promptly we use e-invoicing. This helps ensure speedy data entry and minimises errors in invoice processing. Invoice guidelines. To ensure your invoice is processed promptly we use e-invoicing. This helps ensure speedy
- [Make an Offline Donation to Support Our Community](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/offline-donation/) - Support Uniting Vic.Tas by making an offline donation. Donate by phone, mail, BPAY, bank transfer or in person to help us provide vital community services.
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- [Publications](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/) - News Publications Scroll to top News Real Stories Events Publications Publications. Sort ByEarliest FirstLatest FirstTitle pdf Heritage Newsletter – June 2026. June 3, 2026 • Download (2 MB) Autumn 2026 – Home Connect. March 27, 2026 • pdf 2026-2027 Victorian Budget Submission. March 4, 2026 • Download (449 KB) Autumn 2026 – Supporter Newsletter. February
- [LGBTIQ+ inclusion](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/lgbtiq-inclusion/) - Our values LGBTIQA+ inclusion Scroll to top Community consultation Uniting Diversity Statement Get in touch We welcome you. If you are a member of the LGBTIQA+ communities, you are welcome at Uniting. Become a consumer partner We are working for an inclusive community LGBTIQA+ inclusion. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary,
- [Foster Care Story - Bianca & Brett](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/foster-care-biancas-story/) - Bianca & Brett's story Scroll to top Register your interest now Learn more about becoming a foster carer Open your heart to fostering. Meet Bianca, Mum of 4, interior designer and foster carer extraordinaire.As a busy mum with a full-time job, becoming a foster care wasn’t something that Bianca and her husband Brett had considered.“We
- [Uniting Vic.Tas says sorry](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/uniting-vic-tas-says-sorry/) - Uniting Vic.Tas says sorry On 26 November 2024, Uniting said sorry to the Forgotten Australians who suffered from our past actions and practices. Forgotten Australians, also known as care leavers, include people who spent time in out-of-home care in Australia before 1990. Heritage service Uniting says sorry to Forgotten Australians. The Uniting Church gave an
- [Real Stories](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/news/real-stories/) - News Real Stories Scroll to top News Real Stories Events Publications Real impact in the Community. Sort ByEarliest FirstLatest FirstTitle Support in their greatest hour of need. Tash was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from an emergency c-section, when outreach worker Glenn told her Uniting had secured her family permanent housing. Read More Finally, a place to call home –
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- [Feedback, compliments and complaints to Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/feedback/) - Feedback, complaints and compliments Scroll to top Ways to provide feedback Useful information If you are under 18 years old, visit our Child Safety page to give feedback, make a complaint or find more information. Tell us what you think. Your feedback is vital. We can do more of what we are getting right and improve in ways that
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- [Why join us](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/careers/why-join-us/) - Careers Our Workplace Scroll to top Our culture About Uniting Search jobs Why join us? Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confronting injustice brings its own rewards. Find a job that suits you Find available positions Loading job search... Find your career Diverse working opportunities We want you to thrive in your role at
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- [Our History](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/about-uniting/our-history/) - About us Our History Scroll to top Learn about our history. The Uniting Church is deeply committed to providing care and support to vulnerable people and communities and has done so in a variety of forms for over 2 centuries. Our history Supporting people and communities since 1890. For over 2 centuries we have responded
- [Pancake Day | Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/pancake-day/) - Fundraising at Uniting Pancake Day Scroll to top Register How does it work? Resources Donate now Pancake Day. Flip for a good cause. Since 2002, Pancake Day has raised over $2.4 million for local communities across Victoria and Tasmania. Register your event Donate now Fundraising at Uniting Pancake Day. Pancake Day is a great chance
- [Pancake Day Register Form](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising/pancake-day/register/) - Fundraise for Uniting Pancake Day Scroll to top Learn more about Pancake Day Donate to Pancake Day Register for Pancake Day. Use the form to the right to fill in your details. Use the form below to fill in your details. Step 1 of 3 - Enquiry Type 33% First Name(Required)Last name(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)I am a:(Required)Please
- [Whistleblower Policy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/whistleblower-policy/) - Policy Whistleblower Policy Scroll to top Why this policy was established Get in touch Giving you confidence and support to speak up. We are committed to supporting all staff to speak up and report unethical behaviour. Get in touch Stopline and Whistleblower Policy We have engaged Stopline, a confidential and independent provider of whistleblowing services,
- [Foster Care Christies Story 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/christies-story/) - Christie's story Scroll to top Register your interest now Learn more about becoming a foster carer Fostering a brighter future. Meet Christie*, an extraordinary foster carer who, along with her loving husband and two children, has dedicated over ten years to providing a safe home for children in need.“We always would have loved another child.
- [Foster Care Story 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/linda-craigs-story/) - Linda and Craig's story Scroll to top Register your interest now Learn more about becoming a foster carer Linda and Craig's inspiring journey as foster carers. Linda* and her husband, Craig* became foster carers as they strongly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Prior to this,
- [Our culture](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/careers/our-culture/) - Careers Our Culture Scroll to top Why join us? About Uniting Diversity Statement Find jobs Our culture is our purpose. In joining Uniting, you will be warmly welcomed into a safe, inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace. Search jobs Find available positions Loading job search... Support the vulnerable in your community Why join Uniting. You will discover
- [Hannah's Story - Young Carer](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/hannahs-story-young-carers/) - How I avoided burnout as a young carer. Many people don’t see themselves as carers.They are just children, parents, partners, relatives or friends who care for someone close to them.Hannah* has been caring for her mother, Sandra* for most of her life. Sandra was born deaf in one ear and has had significant health complications
- [Records from Tally Ho (1903-1986)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/records-from-tally-ho-1903-1986/) - Heritage Service Tally Ho Scroll to top Sub link #1 Sub link #2 Sub link #3 Supporting past Tally Ho residents. We hold some records from Tally Ho. Contact us 1903 - 1986 Records from Tally Ho. Uniting Wesley holds minimal records from Tally Ho prior to the 1980s and has for some time been
- [Work for us](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/work-at-uniting/) - Work for us Scroll to top Jobs Read stories Why join us Our culture Diversity statement Make a difference in your community. Are you looking for a rewarding job that makes a real impact on the lives of your local community? We have a range of roles for you to explore. See all jobs See
- [Become a Volunteer](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-contact/) - Get involved Become a Volunteer Scroll to top COVID Updates Feedback Thank you for supporting Uniting services. Fill out the form on the right to contact us. Fill out the form below to contact us. "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 3 - Contact Details 33% Your detailsName* First Last Suburb*Contact number*Email* How would
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- [Missional framework](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/congregations/missional-framework/) - Partnering with Congregations Missional Framework Scroll to top Our Mission Missional Famework Missional Principals Our missional framework guides our work. The theological foundations of our work are outlined in our missional framework. Our Mission Our Missional Framework The Gospels reveal Christ as one who invites people into a Spirit-inspired movement to transform the world into
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## Locations Content

- [Community Meals & Mental Health Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/prahran-211-chapel-street/) - At 211 Chapel Street, Uniting offer Hartley's community meals, emergency relief & family violence counselling to help people work towards a brighter future.
- [Emergency Relief | Food Aid | Uniting Barwon | Geelong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/barwon/) - Find Uniting Vic.Tas emergency relief, food & material aid services in the Greater Geelong & Barwon area.
- [Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Rehabilitation Program Hobart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hobart-2-swan-street/) - Catalyst is a free alcohol & other drug rehabilitation day program for people over 16 years old seeking support to stop alcohol or drug use in Hobart & Tasmania
- [Ballarat Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-105-dana-street/) - At 105 Dana Street Ballarat, we offer emergency relief, housing and homelessness services, family services and alcohol and other drug services.
- [Broadmeadows Community Services - Camp Road](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/broadmeadows-413-419-camp-rd/) - At Uniting Vic.Tas 413 - 419 Camp Road Broadmeadows, we offer family violence support, no interest loans, and financial & gambling counselling.
- [Bairnsdale Community Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bairnsdale-49-mcculloch-street/) - Visit Uniting Vic Tas at 49 McCulloch St, Bairnsdale for carer support, foster care, youth services, and more. Inclusive community services for everyone.
- [188 McDonalds Rd, Epping](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/epping-188-mcdonalds-rd/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Epping at McDonalds Road offers a range of programs such as family violence support, Financial counselling, Tenancy advice & youth services.
- [25-31 Tasman Highway, Waverley](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/waverley-25-31-tasman-highway/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Waverley, Tasman Highway, offers parenting programs & skill development & settlement services for newly arrived migrants & refugees in Tasmania.
- [Delacombe - Op Shop, 899 LaTrobe St, Delacombe](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/delacombe-op-shop-899-latrobe/) - Visit Delacombe Uniting Op Shop at 899 LaTrobe Street. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop in Ballarat.
- [Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre Brunswick](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/brunswick-212-sydney-road/) - Our Brunswick Uniting Vic.Tas location on 212 Sydney Road offers a range of social inclusion & multicultural programs for people newly arrived in our community.
- [East Bairnsdale Community Hub](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/east-bairnsdale-24-hoddinott-street/) - Location East Bairnsdale Scroll to top Services Location Map 24 Hoddinott St East Bairnsdale Community Hub. We work alongside people of all ages and at all stages of life to empower them to live capably and confidently. At the Bairnsdale Hub we offer pantry items and meals. We have some fresh produce, and shelf stable
- [55 Webb Street, Narre Warren](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/narre-warren-55-webb-street/) - Uniting 53 Webb Street, Narre Warren offers support for families at risk of losing their children & services for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- [Pakenham Family Services & Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/pakenham-50-station-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Pakenham, Level 2 at 50 Station Street, offer a range of family services including parenting and skill development programs & school engagement.
- [51 Princes Highway, Dandenong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/dandenong-51-princes-highway/) - At 51 Princes Highway Dandenong, we offer family violence support & counselling, multicultural social support, parenting skill groups, foster care & adoption.
- [1 Duncans Rd, Werribee](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/werribee-1-duncans-rd/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Werribee & Wyndham offer emergency relief, foster care, no interest loans, housing & homelessness services and more at 1 Duncans Road, Werribee.
- [Tadpac Print | Australian Disability Enterprise](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/glenorchy-98-grove-rd/) - Tadpac Print, an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), offers high quality print, design & assembly solutions at 1/65 Albert Road​, Moonah (Hobart, Tasmania)
- [Cranbourne Family Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/cranbourne-23-high-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Cranbourne, 23 High Street, offer family support services; parenting & skill development, The Orange Door Cranbourne & family violence services.
- [Coburg Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AOD).](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/coburg-26-jessie-st/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Coburg offers alcohol & other drugs programs including rehabilitation, addiction & substance abuse counselling & AOD education.
- [Craigieburn Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/craigieburn-120-hothlyn-drive/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Craigieburn offers disability employment, family, parenting skills & development & employment services for parents at Hothlyn Drive in Hume.
- [Community Support Services Cheltenham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/cheltenham-ndis-support-coordination/) - Location Cheltenham Scroll to top Services Location Map 313 Charman Road Mental Health Services Cheltenham. We support people to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes and feel included in the community. Our range of programs and services includes support for people living with disability or mental health challenges. GriefworkIf you’ve lost someone due to an incident
- [Blackburn Community Services and Outreach.​](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/blackburn-160-whitehorse-road/) - Uniting Vic.Tas at 160 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn offers community services such as foster care, homelessness support, carer services, youth services & more.
- [St Kilda Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/st-kilda-op-shop/) - Visit St Kilda Uniting Op Shop at 183 Acland Street, Albert Park. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [St Kilda Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/st-kilda-101-carlisle-st/) - St Kilda Uniting Engagement Hub, at 101 Carlisle St offers emergency relief, community meals, mental health services, social support & Hearing Voices support.
- [126 Raymond Street, Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/sale-126-raymond-street/) - At 126 Raymond Street, Sale, Uniting Vic.Tas Sale provides a range of food & emergency relief, family services, youth services, counselling, foster care & more.
- [Kangaroo Flat Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/kangaroo-flat-church-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Kangaroo Flat is located at 10 Camp Road in the City of Bendigo. We offer emergency relief, food, material relief and bill & expense assistance.
- [Community Support Services Ringwood](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ringwood-291a-maroondah-hwy/) - Location Ringwood Scroll to top Services Location Map 291A Maroondah Highway Community Support and Family Services in Ringwood. At Uniting Vic.Tas, we are passionate about empowering all members of the Ringwood community to live capably and confidently. With a wide range of community support and family services, you can access the assistance and support that
- [Horsham Outreach & Community Services | Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-185-baillie-st/) - Uniting Vic.Tas in Horsham, Wimmera & Grampians provides a range of family, disability, & mental health services at Baillie Street. Contact us to learn more.
- [Uniting Morwell | 131 Princess Drive | Gippsland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/morwell-131-princess-drive/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Morwell offers food vouchers, material aid, support for carers, Carer Gateway and family violence & mental health counselling in Gippsland.
- [Wodonga Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/wodonga-177-beechworth-road/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Wodonga located at 177 Beechworth Road offers emergency relief, community meals & settlement support to the Ovens Murray, Albury & Murrumbidgee.
- [Uniting Op Shop - Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/opshop-prahran-211-chapel-street/) - Location Prahran Scroll to top Services Location Map 211 Chapel Street Discover Prahran Uniting Op Shop. Welcome to the Prahran Uniting Op Shop, where you have the freedom to be yourself.If you love op shopping, vintage fashion, treasure hunting and eclectic finds, then Chapel Street is the place for you! Our shop sits among dozens
- [Op Shop - Yarraville, 9 Anderson Street, Yarraville](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/yarraville-9-anderson-street/) - Visit Yarraville Uniting Op Shop at 9 Anderson Street, Yarraville. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing & more at our charity shop in Footscray.
- [Op Shop Werribee, 39 Watton Street, Werribee 3030, Werribee](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/werribee-39-watton-street/) - Visit Werribee Uniting Op Shop at 39 Watton Street, Werribee. Donate, volunteer or browse for hidden treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Op Shop - Wendouree, 1323 Howitt St, Wendouree](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/wendouree-1323-howitt-st/) - Visit Wendouree Uniting Op Shop at 1323 Howitt Street, Ballarat. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Op Shop - Sale, 407 Raymond Street, Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/sale-407-raymond-street/) - Visit Sale Uniting Op Shop at 407 Raymond Street, Sale. Donate, volunteer or browse for hidden treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Preston OpShop - Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/preston-op-shop/) - Preston Op Shop Scroll to top Services Location Map 300-302 High Street Discover Preston Uniting Op Shop. Located in the heart of trendy High St, the Preston Uniting Op Shop is a firm favourite amongst op shoppers. High Street is quickly becoming a shopping destination with multiple op shops, as well as the Preston Market,
- [Port Melbourne Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/port-melbourne-op-shop/) - Visit Port Melbourne Uniting Op Shop at 302 Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Donate, volunteer or browse for clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Op Shop - Point Lonsdale, 2/83 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/point-lonsdale-283-point-lonsdale-road/) - Visit Point Lonsdale Uniting Op Shop at 2/83 Point Lonsdale Road. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing & more at our charity shop in Geelong.
- [North Hobart Uniting Op Shop, 365 Elizabeth Street](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hobart-op-shop/) - North Hobart Uniting Op Shop offers a wide range of fashion, collectables, homewares & more. Donate or volunteer at our secondhand, charity shop, learn more.
- [Northcote Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/northcote-op-shop/) - Visit Northcote Uniting Op Shop at 309 - 311 High Street. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing & more at our second hand, charity thrift shop.
- [Moonee Ponds Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/moonee-ponds-op-shop/) - Visit Moonee Ponds Uniting Op Shop at 112 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop
- [Melton Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/melton-op-shop/) - Visit Melton Uniting Op Shop at 4/86-88 High Street, Melton. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Keilor Park Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/op-shop-keilor/) - Visit Keilor Park Uniting Op Shop at 7/2 Harrick Road, Keilor Park. Donate, volunteer or shop for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our second hand shop.
- [Op Shop - Highton, 8 Porter Avenue, Highton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/highton-8-porter-avenue/) - Visit Highton Uniting Op Shop at 8 Porter Avenue, Geelong. Donate, volunteer or browse for hidden treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [23 Pakington Street, Geelong West](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/geelong-west-23-pakington-street/) - Location Geelong West Scroll to top Services Location Map 23 Pakington Street Discover Geelong West Uniting Op Shop. Located in famous Pakington St and nestled alongside two other op shops, Geelong West Uniting Op Shop is always in the heart of the action.Shoppers will enjoy browsing racks of fashion for all ages and styles. Offering
- [Fitzroy Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/fitzroy-op-shop/) - Find second hand clothing, jewellery & more at Fitzroy Uniting Op Shop. Our charity shop relies on your donations to run our vital services in East Melbourne.
- [Op Shop - California Gully, 324 Eaglehawk Road, California Gully](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/california-gully-324-eaglehawk-road/) - Visit California Gully Uniting Op Shop at 324 Eaglehawk Road. Donate, volunteer or browse for hidden treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/brunswick-op-shop/) - Location Brunswick Scroll to top Services Location Map 331 Victoria Street Discover Brunswick Uniting Op Shop. Welcome to Brunswick, Melbourne’s most popular destination for pre-loved fashion and homewares and home to the Brunswick Uniting Op Shop.Our Brunswick op shop has a vibe all its own. Think fun, friendship and beauty with the freedom to embrace
- [Bendigo Uniting Op Shop, 53 Williamson Street, Bendigo](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bendigo-op-shop-53-williamson-street/) - Visit Bendigo Uniting Op Shop at 53 Willamson Street, Bendigo. Donate, volunteer or browse for hidden treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop.
- [Uniting Op Shop - Albert Park](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/albert-park-115-bridport-street/) - Visit Albert Park Uniting Op Shop at 115 Bridport Street, Albert Park. Donate, volunteer or browse for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our charity shop
- [12 Rowan Street, Wangaratta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/wangaratta-12-rowan-street/) - Location Wangaratta Scroll to top Services Location Map 12 Rowan Street Wangaratta We support people to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes and feel included in the community.At our Rowan Street service in Wangaratta we offer:Carer Gateway [location_detail] We can support you with. [uvt_sub_objects show_summary_on_hover="yes" show_service_image="yes" arrow_as_button="" button_type="" button_label=""] [location_map]
- [Mental Health Services - Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-42a-dyte-parade/) - Location Ballarat Scroll to top Services Location Map 42A Dyte Parade Ballarat We work alongside people experiencing long-term mental illness to develop a management plan, build skills and confidence and achieve their goals.Our mental health services have deep community connections in rural and regional areas, including Ballarat.We offer mental health services for people living with
- [10 Ti Tree Drive, Doveton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/doveton-10-ti-tree-drive/) - Uniting Doveton offers parenting & family programs, including parenting & skill development, family restoration & more.
- [Daylesford Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/op-shop-daylesford/) - Visit Daylesford Uniting Op Shop at 22-24 Howe Street, Daylesford. Donate, volunteer or shop for treasures, clothing, jewellery & more at our second hand shop.
- [Community Support Services Hobart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hobart-56-melville-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Hobart at 58 Melville Street provides emergency food & material relief programs and bill and expense assistance, including energy bill support.
- [Rehabilitation Narre Warren](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/narre-warren-53-webb-street/) - Catalyst - 55 Webb Street, Narre Warren offer alcohol & drug rehabilitation services & alcohol & drug addiction by Uniting Vic.Tas for Casey City Council area.
- [Orange Door, 311 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/dandenong-311-lonsdale-street/) - The Orange Door Dandenong at 311 Lonsdale Street services includes family violence services, family violence counselling & parenting & skill development.
- [The Orange Door Broadmeadows, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/broadmeadows-orange-door/) - The Orange Door Broadmeadows, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road location services include parenting & skill development sessions, family violence services & family violence counselling.
- [The Orange Door Sunbury, 33 Macedon Street](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/orange-door-sunbury-macedon-st/) - The Orange Door Sunbury, 33 Macedon Street, offer services including parenting & skill development sessions, family violence services & family violence counselling.
- [Employment Services Moonee Ponds](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/moonee-ponds-762-mt-alexander-road/) - Uniting Employment Services Moonee Ponds offers disability employment services & employment pathways for parents (ParentsNext) at our Alexander Road location.
- [Uniting Vic.Tas, 130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/melbourne-130-lonsdale-st/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Melbourne is located at 130 Lonsdale Street. This location provides professional development training & coaching services to upskill your workforce
- [Headspace Horsham, 77 Hamilton St, Horsham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-77-hamilton-st/) - Location Horsham Scroll to top Services Location Map 77 Hamilton Street Headspace Horsham headspace Horsham is a free and confidential counselling service for young people between 12-25 years old.You can seek support for:Mental healthDrug and alcoholSexual healthWork, training and study.An LGBTIQ+ support program is also available. Join the Uniting Wimmera Facebook Group for community updates
- [Wimmera Wellbeing Centre, 28 Urquhart Street, Horsham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-28-urquhart-street/) - Location Horsham Scroll to top Services Location Map 28 Urquhart Street Wimmera Wellbeing Centre At the Wimmera Wellbeing Centre we provide a range of welcoming spaces where children, young people and adults can participate in programs and groups that focus on improving mental health,wellbeing, parenting and family support.We have showers, laundry and a kitchen available
- [Albury - Gambling Counselling Support Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/albury-593-olive-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Albury, Olive Street offers free financial & gambling counselling & carer services to Albury, Wodonga, Murrumbidgee & more (St Davids, GambleAware)
- [418 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-418-wendouree-parade/) - Explore Ballarat's Uniting Op Shop for unique finds and support local services. Shop pre-loved clothes, books, and more. Volunteer or donate today!
- [349 Bell Street  , Preston](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/preston-349-bell-street/) - At Uniting Vic.Tas Preston, 349 Bell St, we offer alcohol & other drug services - rehabilitation, detox, withdrawal, counselling, harm reduction.
- [Shepparton Community Services and Outreach - 136-142 Maude Street | Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/shepparton-136-maude-street/) - At 136-142 Maude Street, we offer family services, housing and homelessness support, multicultural social services, youth services A&school engagement programs.
- [Croydon Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/croydon-185-mount-dandenong-road/) - At Uniting Vic.Tas Croydon, our support services include parenting support & skill building and school engagement programs to help families thrive.
- [Bridgewater Community Services and Outreach](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bridgewater-green-point-plaza/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Bridgewater, 28 Green Point Road offers emergency relief, bills & expense assistance & family development programs for Southern Tasmania & Central Highlands.
- [Curran Plc 164 Banksia St , Ivanhoe](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ivanhoe-curran-plc-164-banksia-st/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Ivanhoe (Curran Place - 164 Banksia Street) offers residential Alcohol & Drug withdrawal (or detox services) support for adults.
- [Warrenheip Youth Residential Withdrawal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/warrenheip-youth-residential-withdrawal/) - Location Warrenheip Scroll to top Services Location Map Warrenheip Tabor HouseWe support people to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes and feel included in the community.Tabor House is a Youth Residential Withdrawal Unit that provides a 10 -14 day residential program for young people up to the age of 25 years.The service provides a safe
- [Traralgon Youth Rehabilitation](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/traralgon-10-northern-avenue/) - Traralgon Youth Rehabilitation Scroll to top Services Location Map 10 Northern Avenue Traralgon Youth Rehabilitation. We can work with you and your family to support long-term change to your substance use.The Gippsland Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program (GYRRP) is a 16-week program for young people aged 16 to 25 years of age. The GYRRP program is
- [Youth Rehabilitation Services - Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-youth-residential-rehabilitation/) - Location Ballarat Scroll to top Services Location Map Ballarat Barnagnen We work together with young people and families to provide support and guidance so they can look towards a happier and healthier future for people living across Central Highlands and Wimmera.Youth Residential Services provide safe and secure accommodation for young people experiencing ill mental health,
- [The Orange Door, 60-64 Wells St, Frankston](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/frankston-the-orange-door-60-64-wells-st/) - The Orange Door Frankston, Wells Street location services include family violence counselling, parenting & skill development sessions & family violence services.
- [Fire and Clay, 101 & 103 Beresford Rd, Lilydale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/lilydale-101-103-beresford-rd/) - Location Lilydale Scroll to top Services Location Map Lilydale We support people to improve their health and wellbeing outcomes and feel included in the community.Our extensive range of programs and services include support for people living with disability to live the life they choose. Our Beresford Road service in Lilydale offers disability support services, including Fire
- [92 Little Myers Street, Geelong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/geelong-92-little-myers-street/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Geelong at 92 Little Myers Street offers alcohol & other drug counselling in the Greater Geelong & Barwon region. Learn more about our services.
- [Uniting Op Shop - Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-899-latrobe-st/) - Location Op Shop Scroll to top Services Location Map 899 Latrobe Street Discover Delacombe Uniting Op Shop. Welcome to Delacombe, our biggest Uniting Op Shop!At Delacombe you’ll find kidswear galore! In fact, you’ll find everything galore. With a large range of clothing, you’ll find the ideal outfit for any occasion. Browse the racks of shoes,
- [193 Wickham Road, Moorabbin](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/moorabbin-193-wickham-rd/) - Location Op Shop Scroll to top Services Location Map 193 Wickham Road Moorabbin Our Wickham Road, Moorabbin location comprises of self-contained one & two-bedroom unit accommodation, available for the aged and those with disabilities capable of independent living. [location_detail] We can support you with. [uvt_sub_objects show_summary_on_hover="yes" show_service_image="yes" arrow_as_button="" button_type="" button_label=""] [location_map] Get in touch We’re
- [Horsham Disability Shared Supported Independent Living](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-disability-shared-supported-independent-living/) - Location Horsham Scroll to top Services Location Map Horsham Current Supported Independent Living vacancies There are currently two vacancies in our shared supported living home in Horsham. To be considered for this property, you will need to have both Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) funding in your NDIS plan. To learn more
- [St Columba's Community Kindergarten, 131 Raymond Street, Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/sale-131-raymond-street/)
- [St Andrews Close, 4 Neil Street, Stratford](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/st-andrews-close-stratford/) - Stratford Retirement Living Scroll to top Services Location Map 4 Niel Street Stratford St Andrew’s Close at Stratford is a welcoming community for individuals and couples over 55 who want more time to enjoy life.Nestled along the Avon River in Gippsland, Stratford is renowned for its arts scene and proximity to Gippsland’s great lakes. Find
- [14 Church Street, Bruthen](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bruthen-14-church-st/) - Retirement Living Bruthen Scroll to top Services Location Map Corner of Seehausen and Church Street Bruthen Uniting offers secure retirement living in the peaceful town of Bruthen, Gippsland at Daniel Gunson Memorial Homes. A small village of 15 units, with 12 one bedroom units and 3 two bedroom units.Find out more [location_detail] We can support you
- [Kirkpatrick village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/vermont-10-orion-street/) - Retirement Village Kirkpatrick Village Scroll to top Services Location Map Orion Street Vermont. A convenient and homely retirement village in Vermont.A small village of six units, each spacious one bedroom homes.A community room is available for social and craft activities, and catching up together. [location_detail] We can support you with. [uvt_sub_objects show_summary_on_hover="yes" show_service_image="yes" arrow_as_button="" button_type=""
- [Pinnaroo Court Retirement Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/vermont-77-79-glenburnie-road/) - Retirement Village Pinnaroo Court Scroll to top Services Location Map Glenburnie Road Vermont. Discover a retirement village in Vermont with extensive gardens and beautiful surrounds.Pinnaroo Court is a village of 21 units. Each spacious one bedroom, self-contained home.You can enjoy the company of fellow residents in the communal room or relax in the beautifully maintained
- [Berry Village, 395 Warburton Hwy, Wandin North](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/berry-street-395-warburton-hwy/) - Retirement Village Wandin North Scroll to top Services Location Map 395 Warburton Hwy Berry Village In the heart of the Yarra Valley you’ll find the quiet country charm of Berry Village.A peaceful complex of 15 units, you have the option of a 1 or 2 bedroom units situated close to shops, the Wandin North Reserve
- [Burwood Heights, 2 Barry Road, Burwood East](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/burwood-heights-2-barry-road/) - Retirement Living Burwood East Scroll to top Services Location Map 2 Barry Road Burwood East Enjoy life at Burwood Heights.In a quiet cul-de-sac of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, and nestled in leafy gardens, you’ll find Burwood Heights Village, a peaceful complex of 8 light-filled units within walking distance of Burwood Shopping Centre. [location_detail] We can support you
- [9 Don Road, Healesville](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/maroondah-retirement-village-9-don-road-healesville/) - Retirement Village Healesville Scroll to top Services Location Map 9 Don Road Healesville In the scenic Yarra Valley, and within walking distance of Queens Park and the heart of Healesville, you’ll find Maroondah Retirement Village.A charming community of 30 units, studio or 1 bedroom apartments.The village is situated within walking distance of the main road
- [Kirkside Retirement Village, 262 Booran Road, Ormond](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/kirkside-village-262-booran-rd-ormond/) - Retirement Living Ormond Scroll to top Services Location Map 262 Booran Road Ormond With serene surroundings and tranquil gardens, you’ll fall in love with Kirkside Village.A vibrant village of 15 units, conveniently located within walking distance to Ormond train station and buses.You can also stay close to home and connect with our friendly community. Enjoy
- [Gardiner Lodge Retirement Village, 205 Burke Road, Glen Iris](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/gardiner-lodge-205-burke-road-glen-iris/) - Retirement Living Glen Iris Scroll to top Services Location Map 205 Burke Road Glen Iris In the leafy suburb of Glen Iris, you can enjoy retirement at Gardiner Lodge.A large complex of 40 units, the village features a shared social space for residents to enjoy with TV and lounge area, kitchenette and courtyard garden. [location_detail]
- [2 Grandview Grove, Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/cornwall-retirement-village-2-grandview-grove/) - Retirement Village Cornwall Village Scroll to top Services Location Map 2 Grandview Grove Prahran Cornwall Village is the perfect place to make the most of your retirement. A charming community of 11 units, close to trams, shops and local parks. [location_detail] We can support you with. [uvt_sub_objects show_summary_on_hover="yes" show_service_image="yes" arrow_as_button="" button_type="" button_label=""] [location_map] Uniting Vic
- [Croydon Disability Supported Independent Living](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/croydon-disability-supported-independent-living-3/) - Location Croydon Scroll to top Services Location Map Croydon We provide a range of supported homes for people living with disability to live independently and to access support when needed. Supported living homes offer: Individualised support for assistance with your personal needs Community engagement with easy access to local services and public spaces Help in
- [Hampton Youth Residential Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hampton-youth-residential-services/) - Location Hampton Scroll to top Services Location Map Hampton We work together with children, young people and families to provide support and guidance so they can look towards a happier and healthier future.Youth Residential Services provide safe and secure accommodation for young people experiencing ill mental health, homelessness, the effects of alcohol and other drugs
- [Wendouree Youth Crisis Accommodation](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/wendouree-youth-crisis-accommodation/) - Location Wendouree Scroll to top Services Location Map Wendouree We work alongside young people in crisis. Karrung Foyer is housing and support program for young people aged 16-25 years.It provides support to eligible young people from the Grampians region to engage in education, employment and training with the aim of moving towards independence and the prevention
- [Horsham Youth Residential Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-youth-residential-services-2/) - Location Horsham Scroll to top Services Location Map Horsham We work together with children, young people and families to provide support and guidance so they can look towards a happier and healthier future.Youth Residential Services provide safe and secure accommodation for young people experiencing ill mental health, homelessness, the effects of alcohol and other drugs
- [Horsham Youth Residential Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-youth-residential-services/) - Location Horsham Scroll to top Services Location Map Horsham We work together with children, young people and families to provide support and guidance so they can look towards a happier and healthier future.Youth Residential Services provide safe and secure accommodation for young people experiencing ill mental health, homelessness, the effects of alcohol and other drugs
- [Uniting Gippsland Family Day Care services, 49 McCulloch St, Bairnsdale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bairnsdale-49-mcculloch-st/) - Location Barinsdale Scroll to top Services Location Map 49 McCulloch Street Bairnsdale We work alongside people of all ages and at all stages of life to empower them to live capably and confidently.We offer a range of services across Gippsland to help individuals, families and communities to thrive.Our Bairnsdale office in McCulloch Street provides a
- [Alfredton Preschool, 6 Balyarta Street, Alfredton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/alfredton-6-balyarta-street/) - Location Early Learning Scroll to top Services Location Map 6 Balyarta Street Alfredton Early Learning – Alfredton [location_detail] We can support you with. [uvt_sub_objects show_summary_on_hover="yes" show_service_image="yes" arrow_as_button="" button_type="" button_label=""] [location_map] Uniting Vic Tas We’re here for you. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
- [Bacchus Marsh Montessori Preschool, 176 Gisborne Rd, Bacchus Marsh](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bacchus-marsh-176-gisborne-rd/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/bacchus-marsh-montessori-preschool/
- [Enid Rogers Jubilee Kindergarten, 2 Forest Street, Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ballarat-2-forest-street/) - Early Learning – https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/enid-rogers-jubilee-kindergarten/
- [Balmoral Child Care, 26 Bell St, Balmoral](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/balmoral-26-bell-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/balmoral-child-care/
- [Alexander Thomson Preschool, 48 Thomson St, Belmont](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/belmont-48-thomson-st/) - Early Learning – https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/alexander-thomson-preschool/
- [Briagolong Kindergarten & Occasional Care Centre, 28 Cahill St, Briagolong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/briagolong-28-cahill-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/briagolong-kindergarten-occasional-care-centre/
- [Bruthen Kindergarten, 1 Seehusen Avenue, Bruthen](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bruthen-1-seehusen-avenue/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/bruthen-kindergarten/
- [Buchan Early Childhood Development Centre, 5621 Buchan/Orbost Rd, Buchan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/buchan-5621-buchanorbost-rd/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/buchan-early-childhood-development-centre/
- [Buninyong Preschool, 208 Learmonth St, Buninyong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/buninyong-208-learmonth-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/buninyong-preschool/
- [Cardigan Village Kindergarten, 2 Mitchell Drive, Cardigan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/cardigan-2-mtichell-drive/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/cardigan-village-kindergarten/
- [Rupert Street Child Care & Kindergarten, 117 Rupert St, Collingwood](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/collingwood-117-rupert-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/rupert-street-child-care-kindergarten/
- [Scots Early Learning Collinsvale, 508 Colinsvale Road, Collinsvale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/collinsvale-508-colinsvale-road/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/scots-early-learning-collinsvale/
- [Welwyn Kindergarten, 44 Welwyn Parade, Deer Park](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/deer-park-44-welwyn-parade/) - Early learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/welwyn-kindergarten/
- [Glen Iris Road Uniting Church Kindergarten, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/glen-iris-200-glen-iris-rd/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/glen-iris-road-uniting-church-kindergarten/
- [Gormandale Kindergarten, 38 Main Street, Gormandale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/gormandale-38-main-street/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/gormandale-kindergarten/
- [Heyfield Kindergarten, Gordon St, Heyfield](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/heyfield-gordon-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/heyfield-kindergarten/
- [St Luke's Highton Preschool, 174 Barrabool Rd, Highton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/highton-174-barrabool-rd/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/st-lukes-highton-preschool/
- [Scots Uniting Early Learning Centre Hobart, Tasmania | Uniting ELC](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hobart-6-melville-street/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/scots-early-learning-melville-street/
- [Horsham Community Childcare Centre, 9 Roberts Ave, Horsham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/horsham-9-roberts-ave/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/horsham-community-childcare-centre/
- [Kaniva Early Learning Centre, 23 Baker St, Kaniva](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/kaniva-23-baker-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/kaniva-early-learning-centre/
- [Scots Kempton Out of School Care, 4 Old Hunting Ground Road, Kempton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/kempton-4-old-hunting-ground-road/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/scots-kempton-out-of-school-care/
- [Pilgrim Occasional Care Centre, 34 Patterson St, Launceston](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/launceston-34-patterson-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/pilgrim-occasional-care-centre/
- [Longford Kindergarten, 6-8 High St , Longford](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/longford-6-8-high-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/longford-kindergarten/
- [Glassford Kindergarten, 1 Glassford St, Maffra](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/maffra-1-glassford-st/) - Early Learning - https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/find-a-service/glassford-kindergarten/
- [Melton Uniting Kindergarten, Yullie Street, Melton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/melton-yuille-street/) - Employment services Disability employment services
- [Scots Mt Stuart Out of School Hours Care, 106 Gillon Crescent, Mount Stuart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/mount-stuart-106-gillon-crescent/)
- [St Luke’s Uniting Kindergarten, 94 Essex Rd, Mount Waverley](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/mount-waverley-94-essex-rd/)
- [231 Campbell Street, North Hobart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/north-hobart-campbell-street-primary-school/) - Early Learning
- [High Country Early Learning Centre, 162 Day Avenue, Omeo](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/omeo-162-day-avenue/) - Early Learning
- [Orbost Early Education Centre, 101 Forest Road, Orbost](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/orbost-101-forest-road/) - Early Learning
- [Kent Road Uniting Church Preschool, Cnr Cornwall & Kent Rd, Pascoe Vale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/pascoe-vale-cnr-cornwall-kent-rd/) - Early Learning
- [Paynesville Kindergarten, 100 Langford Pde, Paynesville](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/paynesville-100-langford-pde/) - Early Learning
- [Poowong Kindergarten, 12 Ranceby Rd, Poowong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/poowong-12-ranceby-rd/) - Early Learning
- [Uniting Southport Kindergarten, 144 Bridge St , Port Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/port-melbourne-144-bridge-st/) - Early Learning
- [Merrilands Children’s Centre and Kindergarten, 23 - 25 Ryan Road, Reservoir](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/reservoir-23-25-ryan-road/) - Early Learning
- [Ringwood Uniting Church Kindergarten, 2 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/ringwood-2-greenwood-avenue/) - Early Learning
- [Roxburgh Park Community House & Children's Centre, 2-4 Perry Court, Roxburgh Park](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/roxburgh-park-2-4-perry-court/)
- [Heart Road RAAF Base, East Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/east-sale-heart-road-raaf-base/) - Early Learning
- [Stratford Kindergarten, 15 Dixon St, Stratford](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/stratford-15-dixon-st/) - Early Learning
- [St Andrews Sunbury Kindergarten, 2 Barkly Street, Sunbury](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/sunbury-2-barkly-street/) - Early Learning
- [Swifts Creek Kindergarten and Early Childhood Development Centre, 6846 Great Alpne Rd, Swifts Creek](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/swifts-creek-6846-great-alpne-rd/) - Early Learning
- [Warracknabeal Child Care Centre, 11 Werrigar Street, Warracknabeal](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/warracknabeal-11-werrigar-street/) - Early Learning Centre
- [St Andrew's Uniting Care Kindergarten, 210 Sutton St, Warragul](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/warragul-210-sutton-st/) - Early Learning
- [Warrnambool Uniting Church Occasional Care Centre, 115 Koroit Street, Warrnambool](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/warrnambool-115-koroit-street/) - Early Learning
- [Yea and District Children’s Centre, 23 The Semi Circle Close, Yea](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/yea-23-the-semi-circle-close/) - Early Learning
- [Dandevue Retirement Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/vermont-658-mitcham-road/) - Neat and private retirement living accommodation in Vermont set in beautiful gardens.
- [South Arm Uniting Outside School Hours Care, South Arm](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/south-arm-32-harmony-lane/)
- [Bagdad Uniting After School Care, 46 School Road, Bagdad](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bagdad-elc/) - Our Bagdad after school and vacation care programs provide learning and leisure activities for local children.
- [Bass Valley Uniting Early Learning, 60 Corinella Road, Corinella](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/corinella-elc/) - Located alongside Bass Valley Primary School, we provide child care and kindergarten services to the Corinella community.
- [Bayswater Uniting Kindergarten, 2 Birch Street, Bayswater](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bayswater-elc/) - Our kindergarten is located on the site of Bayswater Primary School. We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
- [Beverley Hills Uniting Kindergarten, 2 Damala Street, Doncaster East](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/doncaster-elc/) - Beverley Hills Uniting Kindergarten is located in Doncaster East, an inner-city suburb northeast of Melbourne. Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- [Boroondara Uniting Kindergarten, 12 Cooke Court, Richmond](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/richmond-elc/) - Located in Cooke Court in vibrant and multicultural Richmond, our kindergarten has been providing early learning services to the Yarra community since 1914.
- [Bundarra Uniting Kindergarten, 124 Fawthrop St, Portland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/portland-elc/) - Bundarra Uniting Kindergarten is located in vibrant Portland, Victoria. Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- [Castlemaine North Uniting After School Care, 270 Barker Street, Castlemaine](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/castlemaine-elc/) - Located at Castlemaine North Primary School, our service gives your child more time with their peers when school finishes.
- [H.E Kane Uniting Early Learning, 20A Volga Street, Hadfield](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/hadfield-elc/) - Located on Volga Street in Hadfield, our kindergarten service will nurture your child to explore, discover and learn through hands-on activities guided by our experienced educators.
- [Willmott Park Uniting Kindergarten, Dorchester Street, Craigieburn](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/craigieburn-elc/) - Our kindergarten is located on the site of Willmott Park Primary School. We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
- [Uniting Family Day Care Tasmania, Street, Hobart](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/tasmania-elc/) - Our family day care services across Tasmania offer personalised childcare for local families.
- [Rosedale Uniting Early Learning, 2-8 Cansick Street, Rosedale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/rosedale-elc/) - Located in Cansick Street in Rosedale, our kindergarten provides hands-on activities to help your child become an independent and confident learner.
- [Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten, 25 Murray Road, Dandenong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/dandenong-elc/) - Our kindergarten is located in a quiet pocket of Dandenong North, onsite at Rosewood Downs Primary School. We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
- [Bundarra Uniting After School Care, 124 Fawthrop Street, Portland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/locations-content/bundarra-after-school-care/)

## Service Groups Content

- [Youth Services | Support for young people & teens](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/youth/) - Explore Uniting Vic.Tas youth services - mentoring, education support, LGBTIQA+ support, mental health, addiction & residential care for youth aged 12–25.
- [Housing Services in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/housing/) - Uniting Vic.Tas offers affordable housing, community housing, social housing & senior living in Melbourne & regional Victoria. Find out more.
- [Homelessness & Crisis Housing Support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/homelessness/) - If you're experiencing homelessness or worried about losing your home, Uniting is here to help. We provide emergency accommodation, support & general advice.
- [Alcohol and Drug Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/alcohol-other-drugs/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Alcohol & Other Drug services include withdrawal, detox, rehabilitation, youth services, addiction counselling, overdose prevention & education.
- [Family, Children and Youth Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/family-services/) - We ensure that families and young people have a safe and stable home through support services including counselling, care & domestic violence support services.
- [Home, Community and Carer Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/carer/) - Free & flexible carer support at home & in the community. For carers, care receivers, and help to manage daily activities, learn about our Victorian programs.
- [Training, Consulting and Focus Groups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/social-impact-consulting/) - Social Impact Consulting offers workforce training, consultancy & focus groups for corporates, government & not-for-profit to drive better consumer outcomes.
- [Mental Health Support  in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/mental-health/) - Find our mental health support in Melbourne & Victoria. Free counselling, griefwork, hearing voices & social support. Confidential, inclusive services for all.
- [Emergency Relief Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/emergency-relief/) - Emergency Relief Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Your rights and responsibilities Volunteer Support to get you back on your feet. If you are in crisis or experiencing hardship, our emergency relief services are here to help. Contact us Emergency relief services Support to get you through a difficult time. If you are experiencing financial
- [Multicultural services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/multicultural-services/) - Multicultural Services Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Feel at home in your new community. Together, we can build connection, reduce isolation and provide a positive future for our community. Contact Us Multicultural services Find the right support for you and your family. We offer a wide range of multicultural programs and services.Every program and
- [Financial Counselling & Education Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/money-matters-financial-counselling/) - Uniting’s free & confidential financial support in Victoria and Tasmania includes energy bills, financial counselling, gambling counselling & no interest loans.
- [Social Enterprises](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/social-enterprises/) - Uniting Vic.Tas' social enterprises include Op Shops, Australian Disability Enterprises & Corporate Training that benefits local community services. Find out more.
- [Early Learning Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/service-groups-content/early-learning/) - We are dedicated to offering a wide variety of early learning and kindergarten services that help families and children learn, play and thrive in Victoria and Tasmania.

## Services Content

- [Carer Gateway: Providing support for carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/carer-gateway/) - Uniting Carer Gateway offers various services including respite, carer counselling, groups & online courses that support your every need as an unpaid caregiver.
- [Hearing Voices Support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/hearing-voices-support/) - Discover Voices Vic, a specialised program offering support, training and advocacy to help those who hear voices and other sensory experiences. Learn more.
- [Komak Afghan Support Service Program](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/komak/) - Komak is a specialist program developed with the Afghan community to strengthen community connections & resilience in Dandenong & South-East Melbourne
- [Communities for children](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/communities-children/) - Communities for Children (CfC) is an early childhood intervention program improving the health & wellbeing of kids & families in Melbourne, Victoria & Tasmania.
- [Low-Cost Retirement Living | Melbourne & Gippsland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/retirement-villages/) - Retirement Living Scroll to top View our locations Downsize your home and ease into retirement with low-cost, independent retirement living. Contact Us Or for sales enquires call 1800 466 359 A warm and welcoming community Retirement Living. Life in one of Uniting’s independent living retirement villages offers the freedom to live life on your own
- [Family Violence Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/family-violence-services/) - Family Services Family Violence Scroll to top Need help now? Our services The Orange Door Family violence support services. If you are experiencing family violence or domestic abuse, you are not alone. We can support you to find safety and stability so you can move forward. Need help now? In an emergency dial 000 or call
- [Family Conferencing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/conferencing/) - Family Services Family Group Conferencing Scroll to top Working together to build family-led solutions. We support families to come together to develop plans creating safe, supportive plans for their children and young people. Family-led planning for children and young people Family Group Conferencing. Family Group Conferencing (FGC) is a family-led, child-focused decision-making process that brings
- [Homelessness & housing support | Youth & Teenagers | Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/homelessness/) - Homelessness & housing support programs for youth, teenagers & young people in Melbourne & Victoria. Uniting offer outreach, case management, mediation & more.
- [Parenting and skill development](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/parenting-skill-development/) - Family Services Parenting and Skill building Scroll to top Services Young parents Locations Enhance your parenting abilities. Give your child the best start in life through dedicated support to build the skills and confidence you need as a parent. Contact us Support for families to thrive Dedicated support to build your skills and confidence as
- [Disability Social Support in Wimmera](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/social-support/) - Discover disability social support programs in Wimmera, Horsham & surrounds for socialising, finding hobbies & making friends. Try our range of NDIS activities.
- [Foster care services in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/foster-care/) - Discover how to become a foster carer. We provide guidance, support & training for your fostering journey, ensuring children can thrive in a supportive home.
- [Foster Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/foster/) - If you’re able to provide a safe and supportive home for a child or young person in need, we’d love to hear from you.
- [Alcohol and Drug Counselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/drug-alcohol-counselling/) - Alcohol and other drugs Counselling Scroll to top How to access FAQs For agencies Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling. Individual and family counselling that supports people impacted by alcohol or drug (AOD) use. Access support Need to speak to someone now? Victoria: Call Directline 1800 888 236 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekTasmania:
- [Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Programs Victoria & Tasmania](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/rehabilitation/) - Catalyst & Torque are 6 week non-residential rehabilitation programs for adults in Victoria & Tasmania. Find out more about our drug & alcohol rehab programs.
- [Volunteer with Lifeline | Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/lifeline/) - Become a volunteer Lifeline Crisis Supporter & help us provide Australians experiencing emotional distress access 24-hour crisis support & suicide prevention.
- [Community Meal Programs | Access To Food Help](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/community-meals/) - Community meals available across multiple locations in Vic & Tas. Access food and hot meals for people who are in need of support. Learn more.
- [Heritage Service](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/heritage-service/) - Learn about your background before adoption or foster care. Discover how to locate family or significant people from your past with our Heritage Service.
- [Youth Support and Mentoring Services | 12-25](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/youth-family-services/) - Family Services Youth services Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Connecting young people with youth support services. Connecting young people to the support they need. We support people aged 12-25 to improve their lives and work towards their goals. Contact Us Safe and welcoming support Helping young people to thrive. Our programs support young people
- [Alcohol & Drug Support Aboriginal Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/aboriginal-services-aod/) - Our alcohol and other drugs programs are culturally safe & responsive for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, supported by our Aboriginal consultant. Learn more
- [Alcohol or Other Drugs Resources](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/resources/) - Alcohol and Other Drugs Alcohol or Other Drugs Resources Scroll to top Download resources Order handbooks Alcohol or other drugs resources. Download resources If you would like to better understand alcohol or other drug use and its impacts, our downloadable guides provide practical information on the effects of substance use, the risks, what withdrawal feels
- [Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/asylum-seeker-welcome-centre/) - The Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre is a safe and welcoming community space for people seeking asylum in Melbourne.
- [Fire & Clay - Australian Disability Enterprise](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/fire-clay/) - Ceramics for the home & garden, crafted by people living with a disability. Support our social enterprise with our clay products, firing service, group pottery sessions & more.
- [Alcohol and Drug Detox Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/detox-services/) - Alcohol and other drug services Detox services Scroll to top Locations Access support FAQs Alcohol and drug withdrawal (detox). Safely withdraw from alcohol and other drugs with Uniting’s programs. Contact us Need to speak to someone now? Victoria: Call Directline 1800 888 236 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekTasmania: Call Alcohol Drug Information
- [Alcohol and Other Drugs Education Courses](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/education/) - Uniting offers a range of free education courses online & in Victoria teaching the impacts of alcohol & other drug use including cannabis & methamphetamine use.
- [Uniting Alcohol and Other Drug Family Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/family-services-aod/) - Alcohol and other drug services Family services Scroll to top Our services Our locations Contact us Support for the whole family. Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use can strain relationships, increase social isolation, and reduce resilience. We help families and loved ones work through issues associated with substance use. Contact us Need to speak to
- [Drug Related Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/harm-reduction-overdose-prevention/) - We can provide support to reduce harmful substance abuse & prevent an overdose. Learn about our programs including naloxone training & a Needle & Syringe Program.
- [Gambling and financial counselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/problem-gambling/) - Support to overcome gambling harm with problem gambling counselling & financial counselling in Hume, Merri-Bek, Albury, Murrumbidgee, Latrobe & Gippsland.
- [Financial Counselling Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/financial-counselling/) - Access free financial counselling in Metro Melbourne. Uniting helps with debt, bills, and money stress. Confidential, government-funded support.
- [Op Shop Locations](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/op-shops/) - Uniting Op Shops have locations across Victoria, including Melbourne, Sale, Bendigo, Geelong & Ballarat. We welcome donations & volunteers at our charity shops.
- [Social support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/social-support-mental-health/) - Improve your mental health with the help of social support groups. Find a local Uniting mental health support group & services to connect with your community.
- [Refugee Settlement Support | New Arrival Programs](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/new-arrival-support/) - Our New Arrivals programs provide support for asylum seekers new to our community, including help with food, housing, immigration and social connections. Learn more.
- [Emergency Food & Material Relief Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/food-vouchers-food-material-aid/) - Emergency Relief Services Food and material aid Scroll to top Rights and responsibilities Find Nearby Services Emergency food and material relief. When life gets tough, Uniting are here to help. We can provide you with immediate food vouchers and practical support to get you back on your feet. Contact Us We're here for you in
- [School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/school-leaver-employment-support-sles/) - We support Victorian school leavers living with a disability or neurodiversity transition into the workforce with our School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).
- [GriefWork](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/griefwork/) - Mental Health Services Griefwork Scroll to top Support we offer Duration of service Find nearby services Helping you deal with grief. GriefWork provides support to families and others affected by work-related death in Victoria. Contact Us Or call (03) 9692 9500 GriefWork Healing work-related harm. Experiencing the death of someone close to you can feel
- [Home and Community Care for Younger People](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/home-care/) - Home & Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) helps people in Victoria remain independent. Services may include personal care, respite & maintenance
- [Carer Wellbeing Programs | Carer Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/support/) - Improve your ability to support others with our carer support services, available to unpaid carers in Victoria. Learn more about our free carer support program.
- [Workforce Training and Development](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/workforce-training-development/) - Uniting's workforce training & development equips leaders, frontline & harship staff with knowledge & skills to respond to customers experiencing vulnerability.
- [Consultation Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/consultation/) - We help identify opportunities to enhance communication, increase customer satisfaction & reduce customer debt with our social impact consultation services.
- [Customer Research and Focus Groups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/focus-groups/) - Amplify customers' voices with Uniting's customer research & focus groups, where lived experience shapes safer & more effective customer experience & outcomes.
- [Mental Health Conselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/counselling/) - Mental Health Services Counselling Scroll to top Contact us Find Nearby Services A safe space to improve your mental health. Get one-on-one support to manage your mental health. Contact Us Counselling Support that's right for you. Discover a safe space and confidential care with our counselling service.Feel supported by our committed, qualified counsellors. We’ll be
- [Parenting social support programs in Wimmera](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/social-support-family/) - Connect with other parents & families within Wimmera, Horsham & surrounds to gain friends & parenting strategies. Learn about local social support services now.
- [Employer](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/employer/) - Employment Services Employer Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Your job just got easier. Our team is here to offer you specialised support to find the right person for your business. Contact Us Or call 1300 090 989 Employment services Find employees that are right for your business Are you an organisation with clients needing
- [Wellbeing and counselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/wellbeing-counselling/) - Family Services Wellbeing and Counselling Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Helping children and young people to thrive. We offer a safe and supportive space for all children and young people to work through their worries. Contact Us Wellbeing and counselling services Helping children and young people overcome life's challenges. We offer wellbeing and counselling
- [Tenancy Support Services | Tenant Advocacy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/tenancy-rights/) - Homelessness Support Tenancy Rights Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Find homelessness support Know your rights with tenancy support. Rent conditions, rent rises, or landlords may cause household rental stress. If you're struggling to pay rent and are worried you might lose your housing or want to know your rights as a tenant, we can
- [No Interest Loans Support Scheme | NILS Loans](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/no-interest-loans/) - Access fair & safe credit through our No Interest Loans Scheme. NILS are interest-free loans intended to provide people in need with money for essential items.
- [Energy Bills - Uniting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/energy-bills/) - Money Matters Energy bills Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Keep the lights on and bills low. Understand, manage and reduce your energy usage with our home energy efficiency service. Contact Us Or call 1800 313 126 Energy efficiency support Reduce energy costs and increase your efficiency. Our energy experts can explain your usage and
- [Transitional Housing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/transitional-housing/) - Transitional housing provides stability for those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Learn about our transitional housing programs.
- [Emergency Housing and Crisis Accommodation](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/emergency-housing/) - Homelessness Support Emergency Housing Scroll to top Find 24/7 support Find Nearby Services Find a safe place with emergency housing. Whether you’re in Melbourne or greater Victoria, we can help you to access safe crisis accommodation when you need it most. Contact Us Crisis housing support Emergency Housing. If you’ve found yourself in need of
- [Registered Training Organisation](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/registered-training-organisation/) - Education and Training Scroll to top Previous education and training from Uniting Uniting no longer operates as a Registered Training Organisation offering accredited Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health training. Uniting Vic.Tas Previous education and training. Over the past 20 years, many AOD practitioners would have completed training with Uniting, and formerly UnitingCare
- [Bill and Expense Assistance | Emergency Relief](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/bill-expense-assistance/) - If you need help paying a bill or living expenses, we provide support to assist with utility bills, medical bills and transport costs. Find out more.
- [Tenancy Rights and Support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/tenancy-rights-2/) - Housing and Homelessness Tenancy Support Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Know your rights with tenancy support. Rent conditions, rent rises, or landlords may cause household rental stress. If you're struggling to pay rent and are worried you might lose your housing or want to know your rights as a tenant, we can help. Contact
- [Youth Residential Services for Mental Health | Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/residential-services/) - Mental Health Services Youth Residential Services Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Feel safe. Feel at home. Get safe, supportive care to improve your mental health. Contact Us Or call1300 022 760 Youth residential mental health recovery service Find a safe space at Barnagnen. Find your safe space at Barnagnen. If you’re aged 16-25 years,
- [Tadpac Print](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/tadpac/) - Tadpac is a Tasmanian printing company & Uniting social enterprise. We are an Australian Disability Enterprise that offer high-quality printing & mailout services.
- [CareRing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/carering/) - CareRing is here to help customers of businesses nation–wide break free of complex financial hardship, allowing them to pay their bills & cover their debts.
- [Youth](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/youth-multicultural-services/) - Multicultural Services Youth Services Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Supporting newly arrived young people. Starting life in a new place - young people can get the support they need to build their lives in our communities, especially those who have just arrived. Contact Us Or call (03) 5831 6157 Youth services Making settling in
- [Customer care training](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/customer-care-training/) - Social Enterprise Corporate training and consultancy Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Putting the care in customer care training. Amplify your business' customer service with tailored team-training that puts care first. Contact Us Caring for your customers in crisis Training and consultancy. The customer may always be right, but they’re not always feeling ok. Our consulting
- [Supported Independent Living](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/supported-independent-living-for-disability/) - Disability Services Supported Independent Living Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Live life independently, in the comfort of home. If your goal is to feel comfortable and confident where you live, Uniting is here to help. Contact Us Or call 1300 826 347 Access ability Independent living for adults with disability. Whether living alone or
- [behaviour-support-services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/behaviour-support-services-4/)
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- [Home and Community Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/home-community/) - Our program helps you access the support you need to optimise your health and wellbeing, while maintaining your independence and remain active in the community.
- [Family Day Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/family-day-care/)
- [Long Day Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/long-day-care/)
- [Before and After School Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/before-after-school-care/)
- [Occasional Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/occasional-care/)
- [Vacation Care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/vacation-care/)
- [Youth home and residential support](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/services-content/youth-home/) - If you're 12-25 years old and finding it difficult to remain at home with your family, or you’re currently homeless, we can help you work towards a safe home environment.

## Sub-Services Content

- [Parenting and Skill Development Groups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/groups/) - Family Services Parenting and skill development - Groups Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Connect with other parents. Our parent support groups provide guidance and connections to help families thrive. Contact Us Parenting groups Support to raise happy, healthy children Our parent groups provide support and information to strengthen parent-child relationships, increase development opportunities for
- [Diversity project](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/diversity-project/) - Community diversity includes supporting young people who are LGBTIQA+. Learn how we educate and involve young queer people in local communities.
- [Youth Detox Support | 12 - 25 Years](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/youth-detox/) - Alcohol and other Drug services Youth Detox Scroll to top Locations Referrals Alcohol and other drug withdrawal support for young people. Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use is only one aspect of life for a young person with dependency issues. We offer a wealth of support and treatment options through a residential program designed to
- [Youth Mentoring Programs - Ages 12 - 17](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/mentoring/) - Family Services Youth Mentoring Scroll to top Locations Contact us Volunteer Supporting youth through meaningful connections with our mentoring program. Our mentoring programs support young people experiencing challenges with family, personal life, education, or navigating life after out-of-home care. Contact us Youth mentoring Helping young people form positive connections. Our youth mentoring programs support young
- [Youth Rehabilitation & Withdrawal Services | Gippsland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/youth-rehabilitation/) - Tailored for young people aged 16 to 25 years, we can work with you to support recovery & long-term change. Learn more about our drug & alcohol rehab programs.
- [School engagement](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/school-engagement/) - Family Services School engagement Scroll to top Our services Locations Contact us Sticking with schooling. Students who engage more regularly with school can look to a brighter future. We work with primary and secondary aged children to keep them interested in going to school. Contact us School engagement programs Empowering young people. Our school engagement
- [Parenting and Skill Development One on One sessions](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/one-on-one/) - Family Services One on one support Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Parenting support that suits your needs. We work alongside you to strengthen relationships, build confidence and develop your parenting skills in our one-on-one services. Contact Us One-on-one support The right fit for your family. Get the support you need to develop positive parenting
- [Family Violence Counselling - Family Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/counselling-family-violence/) - Family Violence Counselling Scroll to top After hours services Find Nearby Services Move forward from violence in a safe, supportive space. We offer confidential counselling services for those experiencing family violence. Get the dedicated support you and your family need to move forward in safe environment. Need help now? In an emergency dial 000 or
- [St Andrews Close](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/stratford-st-andrews-close/) - Retirement Living St Andrew's Close Scroll to top Enjoy how you live at St Andrew’s Close. A welcoming community for people who want more time to enjoy life. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359, select Gippsland and press 2 Retirement Living St Andrew's Close. Independent living is much more than bricks and mortar. It’s
- [Pinnaroo Court Retirement Home](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/vermont-pinnaroo-court/) - Retirement living doesn't have to compromise individual needs & freedom. Relax in Pinnaroo Court's Retirement village of self-contained units in Vermont, Vic.
- [Maroondah Retirement Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/healesville-maroondah-village/) - Retirement Village Maroondah Retirement Village Scroll to top Fit more into life at Maroondah. In the scenic Yarra Valley, and within walking distance of Queens Park and the heart of Healesville, you'll find Maroondah Retirement Village. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they
- [Kirkside Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/ormond-kirkside-village/) - Retirement Village Kirkside Village Scroll to top Contact us Enjoy life at Kirkside Village. With serene surroundings and tranquil gardens, you'll fall in love with Kirkside Village. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they are available. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359
- [Kirkpatrick Retirement Village Vermont](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/vermont-kirkpatrick-village/) - Relax in the peaceful, cul-de-sac Kirkpatrick Village in Vermont. Enjoy our low cost retirement living and a sense of community in our self-contained units.
- [Gardiner Lodge](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/glen-iris-gardiner-lodge/) - Retirement Living Gardiner Lodge Scroll to top Contact us Live a life you love at Gardiner Lodge. In the leafy suburb of Glen Iris, you can enjoy retirement at Gardiner Lodge. Contact Us Fully refurbished units available now. Enquire today. Retirement living Discover Gardiner Lodge Retirement Village. A large complex of 40 units, each home
- [Daniel Gunson Memorial Homes | Retirement Living](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/bruthen-daniel-gunson/) - Retirement Village Daniel Gunston Memorial Homes Scroll to top Relaxed living at Daniel Gunson Memorial Homes. Enjoy peaceful and relaxed retirement living in Bruthen. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they are available. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359, select Gippsland and
- [Dandevue Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/vermont-dandevue-village/) - Retirement Living Dandevue Village Scroll to top Connect to community at Dandevue Village. Neat and private retirement living accommodation in Vermont set in beautiful gardens. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they are available. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359 and press
- [Cornwall Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/prahran-cornwall-village/) - Retirement Village Cornwall Village Scroll to top Connect with your community at Cornwall Village. Cornwall Village is the perfect place to make the most of your retirement. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they are available. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359
- [Chapel Court](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/moorabbin-chapel-court/) - Retirement Living Chapel Court Village Scroll to top Contact us Choose comfort and convenience at Chapel Court Village. Located in the bayside suburb of Moorabbin, within walking distance of the local Highett hotspots, you'll find Chapel Court Village. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised
- [Burwood Heights](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/burwood-heights/) - Retirement Living Burwood Heights Scroll to top Enjoy life at Burwood Heights. In a quiet cul-de-sac of Melbourne's eastern suburbs, and nestled in leafy gardens, you'll find Burwood Heights Village. Contact Us Or call 1800 466 359 and press 1 Retirement living Discover Burwood Heights Retirement Village. A peaceful complex of 8 light-filled units in
- [Berry Retirement Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/wandin-berry-village/) - Retirement Living Berry Village Scroll to top Contact us Live the laid-back life in Berry Village. In the heart of the Yarra Valley you'll find the quiet country charm of Berry Village. Currently we do not have any vacancies. Bookmark this page for updates and properties will be advertised when they are available. Contact Us
- [Family reunification](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/family-reunification/) - Alcohol and other drug services Family reunification Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Bringing families back together. We're here for families to ensure parents with problematic alcohol or drug use have the best chance of being reunited with their children. Contact us Need to speak to someone now? Victoria: Call Directline 1800 888 236 24
- [Kinship care](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/kinship-care/) - Uniting Vic.Tas’ Kinship Care program is designed to support children & young people through a known primary caregiver & equip carers with information & advice..
- [Train with Lifeline](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/training-for-companies/) - Lifeline Train with Lifeline Scroll to top Why access Lifeline Training? Our courses Workplace and community mental health training. Training for staff and volunteers by Lifeline professionals to improve the health and wellbeing of your people. Contact us Or call (03) 9051 7471 Need help now? In an emergency dial 000 or call Lifeline on 13 11
- [Parenting and Skill Development Playgroups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/playgroup/) - Parenting and Skill development Playgroups Scroll to top Melbourne playgroups Gippsland playgroups Stay connected through our playgroups. Help your child to thrive while getting the support you need. Melbourne playgroups Gippsland playgroups Or contact us Playgroups Support for children and parents. During early years, play is a child’s main way of learning and developing. Playgroups
- [Family Violence Support Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/group-programs-family-violence/) - Family Violence Group programs Scroll to top After hours services Find Nearby Services Family Violence Support Services We are here to support you and your family. Our family violence support group provides a safe and respectful environment to focus on prevention and support when you need it most. Contact Us Need help now? In an
- [Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/asylum-seeker-welcome-centre/) - Multicultural Services Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre Scroll to top Find Nearby Services A warm welcome for all. You'll find a helping hand and a friendly community at the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre. Contact Us Or call 03 9388 2459 Welcome Centre temporarily relocated.Due to internal damage from a small fire in December 2024, the Welcome
- [Settlement services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/settlement-services/) - Multicultural Services Settlement Services Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Feel safe and supported as you settle in. Build your skills and achieve your goals with our Humanitarian Settlement Program in Goulburn North East. Contact Us Or call (03) 5831 6157 Settlement services Goulburn North East Support to connect with your new community. Our Humanitarian
- [Counselling for Children](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/child-wellbeing/) - Family services Counselling for children Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Happier childhoods through dedicated support. If your child needs support, our counselling services can help talk through their worries, build skills and confidence. Contact Us Counselling for children Get the support your child needs. We offer counselling for children under 12 years-old. We encourage
- [Adoption and Permanent Care | Children 0-12](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/adoption-permanent-care/) - Learn what permanent care is, our programs and how to adopt a child. Provide a stable and safe home for a child in need with care and adoption services.
- [Youth Mental Health Conselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/youth-counselling-mental-health/) - Mental Health Services Youth Counselling Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Find your best headspace. Access specialised youth-centred counselling with headspace Horsham. Contact Us Or call (03) 5381 1543 Youth counselling headspace Horsham. Discover a place to be yourself – and find yourself – at headspace Horsham.headspace Horsham is a free and confidential service for
- [Family Mediation Services](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/mediation/) - Family Services Mediation Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Solving disputes through family mediation. Parents, children and young people going through familial disputes and breakdown can access mediation services to bring them closer to a solution. Whether your dispute centres around custody, child support or finances, our confidential mediation services are facilitated by an impartial
- [Energy bills](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/energy-bills/) - Money Matters Energy bills Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Keep the lights on and bills low. Understand, manage and reduce your energy usage with our home energy efficiency service. Contact Us Or call 1800 313 126 Energy efficiency support Reduce energy costs and increase your efficiency. Our energy experts can explain your usage and
- [Uniting Homeshare Program](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/homeshare/) - Aged Care Services Homeshare Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Open your door to more with Homeshare. Independent home support connecting people who need a home with homeowners who need a hand. Contact Us Or call 13 93 75 Homeshare program Get companionship and care As a Householder, you’ll provide a home for your new
- [Occupational Therapy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/occupational-therapy/) - Nursing and Allied Health Occupational Therapy Scroll to top We can support you with occupational therapy Our occupational therapy services can help you understand your needs and goals and to find the solutions you need to increase your independence. Request a service Or call 1300 277 478 What we provide Occupational Therapy services. Our occupational
- [Podiatry](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/podiatry/) - Nursing and Allied Health Podiatry Scroll to top We can support you with podiatry services Our podiatry services in the home can help you maintain and support your health and wellbeing. Request a service Or call 1300 277 478 What we provide Podiatry services. Our podiatry services are home-based – we’ll come to you and
- [Physiotherapy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/physiotherapy/) - Nursing and Allied Health Physiotherapy Scroll to top We can support you with physiotherapy Whether you are recovering from a recent injury or illness, working toward a health goal or wanting to build or maintain your physical capacity, our physiotherapists can plan and provide supports to help you meet your goals. Request a service Or
- [Nursing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/nursing/) - Nursing and Allied Health Nursing Scroll to top We can support you with nursing services Whether you need help after a hospital stay or regular support to stay well, our Nursing Community Team can support you to meet your health goals. Request a service Or call 1300 277 478 What we provide Nursing services. Our
- [Uniting Quick Response](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/quick-response/) - Aged Care Services Quick Response Service Scroll to top How do I access Eligibility Find Nearby Services Return home sooner with Quick Response Service. Had a sudden illness or injury? The road to recovery doesn't have to be far from home. Contact Us Or call 1300 277 478 Get home sooner Quick Response Service. Uniting’s
- [Financial counselling](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/financial-counselling/) - Money Matters Financial Counselling Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Someone to talk to in tough times. Get the support you need to achieve financial security. Contact Us Financial counselling Get back on your feet, financially If you’re experiencing financial difficulties, you can access our range of free counselling programs in Victoria and Tasmania.Working closely
- [Support Coordination](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/sub-services-content/support-coordination-mental-health/) - Mental Health Services Support Coordination Scroll to top Find Nearby Services Power up your NDIS package. Push your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to its full potential with our Support Coordination service. Contact Us Or call 1300 826 347 Support coordination Get the most from your NDIS plan. Finding and coordinating the right support can

## Publications

- [Autumn 2026 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2025-home-connect/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - June 2026](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-june-2026/)
- [Uniting Vic.Tas Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/uniting-vic-tas-strategic-plan-2022-2025/)
- [Annual Report 2021/22](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2021-22/)
- [Annual Report 2020-21](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2020-21/)
- [Autumn 2026 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2026-supporter-newsletter/)
- [2026-2027 Victorian Budget Submission](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/2026-2027-victorian-budget-submission/)
- [Annual Report 2024/25](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2024-25/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - November 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-november-2025/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - May 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-may/)
- [Family Violence in Family Services Evaluation Snapshot](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/family-services-evaluation-snapshot/)
- [Family Violence in Family Services Evaluation Summary](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/family-services-evaluation-summary/)
- [Family Violence in Family Services Policy Brief](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/family-services-policy-brief/)
- [Spring 2025 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2025/)
- [Spring 2025 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2025-home-connect/)
- [Understanding GHB Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-ghb-factsheet/)
- [EziDebit Service Agreement](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/ezidebit-service-agreement/)
- [Uniting 2030 Strategy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/uniting-2030-strategy/)
- [Winter 2025 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/winter-2025-home-connect/)
- [March 2025 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/march-2025-home-connect/)
- [Understanding Vaping Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-vaping-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Tobacco Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-tobacco-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Synthetic Cannabis Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-synthetic-cannabis-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Opioids Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-opioids-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Methamphetamines Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-methamphetamines-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Hallucinogens Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-hallucinogens-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Ecstasy Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-ecstasy-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Cannabis Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-cannabis-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Benzos Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-benzos-factsheet/)
- [Understanding Alcohol Factsheet](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/understanding-alcohol-factsheet/)
- [Autumn 2025 - Supporter newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2025-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - October 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-october-2024/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - May 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-may-2024/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - November 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-november-2023/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - April 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-april-2023/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - November 22](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-november-22/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - April 2022](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-april-2022/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - September 2021](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-september-2021/)
- [Heritage Newsletter - June 2021](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/heritage-newsletter-june-2021/)
- [Dec 2024 – Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/dec-2024-home-connect/)
- [Annual Report 2023/24](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2023-24/)
- [Spring 2024 - Home connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2024-home-connect/)
- [Your Rights - Child Safety](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/your-rights-child/)
- [Spring 2024 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2024-supporter-newsletter/)
- ['Talk to Us' form](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/talk-to-us-form/)
- [How to give feedback](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/give-feedback-child/)
- [How to make a complaint](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/how-to-complaint-child/)
- [How to Give Feedback & Make Complaints Brochure](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/child-feedback-complaints-brochure/)
- [Child Safety Code of Conduct](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/child-code-conduct/)
- [Child Safety Standards Poster](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/child-safety-standards/)
- [Child Safety Policy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/child-safety-policy/)
- [June 2024 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/june-home-connect/)
- [April 2024 - Home Connect.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/april-2024-home-connect/)
- [Autumn 2024 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2024-supporter-newsletter/)
- [February 2024 - Home Connect.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/feb-24-home-connect/)
- [Submission to 2024-25 Victorian Budget](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-vic-budget-24/)
- [Supporting the establishment of a medically supervised injecting service in Melbourne CBD](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/supporting-the-establishment-of-a-medically-supervised-injecting-service-in-melbourne-cbd/)
- [Submission to the inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-inquiry-into-the-rental-and-housing-affordability-crisis-in-victoria/)
- [Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-national-housing-and-homelessness-plan/)
- [Submission to the Senate inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-senate-inquiry-into-the-worsening-rental-crisis-in-australia/)
- [Autumn 2022 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2022-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2022 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2022-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Autumn 2023 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/autumn-2023-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Spring 2023 - Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2023-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Annual Report - 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2023/)
- [November 2023 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/november-2023-home-connect/)
- [Summary Report - ‘It’s a lifeline.’ A Long-Term Approach to Improving Home Energy Support Programs for Households Experiencing Vulnerability](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/summary-report-improving-home-energy-programs/)
- [‘It’s a lifeline.’ A Long-Term Approach to Improving Home Energy Support Programs for Households Experiencing Vulnerability](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/long-term-approach-improving-home-energy-programs/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Farsi](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-farsi/)
- [September 2023 - Home Connect](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/september-2023-home-connect/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Vietnamese](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-vietnamese/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Urdu](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-urdu/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Indonesian](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-indonesian/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Spanish](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-spanish/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Chinese (Simplified)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-chinese-simplified/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Punjabi](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-punjabi/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Thai](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-thai/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Dari](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-dari/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Arabic](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-arabic/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Filipino](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-factsheets-filipino/)
- [EVP Consumer Factsheets - Hari](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/evp-consumer-flyer-hari/)
- ['Every Story is Unique: Every Journey is Different' - Parity July 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/every-story-is-unique-every-journey-is-different/)
- [‘Sometimes it just gets too much, it hurts our hearts’: Reflections from working in a homelessness intake and assessment point service in Western Victoria - Parity July 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/sometimes-it-just-gets-too-much-it-hurts/)
- ['I'm just the end of the line': Assertive Outreach Pilot Filling the Gap in Services for People Left Behind - Parity July 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/im-just-the-end-of-the-line/)
- ['My Story' - Parity July 23](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/my-story-parity/)
- [Game Changer Consumer Exploration Workshops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/game-changer-consumer-workshops/)
- [Submission to the inquiry into the extent and nature of poverty in Australia](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-inquiry-into-extent-and-nature-of-poverty-in-australia/)
- [Opinion Article - Tom Johnson](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/opinion-article-tom-johnson/)
- [The Homelessness to a Home Program - Outcomes in Rural Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/the-homelessness-to-a-home-program-outcomes-in-rural-victoria/)
- [Homelessness in Regional Victoria](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/homelessness-in-regional-victoria/)
- [Election Evidence Brief Housing and Homelessness.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/election-evidence-brief-housing-and-homelessness/)
- [Submission to the Tasmanian Housing Strategy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-tasmanian-housing-strategy/)
- ['Cant afford to live' Report](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/cant-afford-to-live-report/)
- [Joint sector letter to the Federal Treasurer as part of the Everybody’s Home campaign](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/joint-sector-letter-to-the-federal-treasurer-as-part-of-the-everybodys-home-campaign/)
- [Submission to Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2022-2027.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-tasmanian-drug-strategy-2022-2027/)
- [Submission to Tasmania’s Third Family and Sexual Violence Action Plan.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-tasmanias-third-family-and-sexual-violence-action-plan/)
- [Response to the Victorian Social Housing Review Interim Report](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/response-to-the-victorian-social-housing-review-interim-report/)
- [Submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement Review](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-national-housing-and-homelessness-agreement-review/)
- [Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Consultation on Protecting Customers Affected by Family Violence.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-australian-energy-market-commission-aemc-consultation-on-protecting-customers-affected-by-family-violence/)
- [Submission on the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) draft Consumer Vulnerability Strategy](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-on-the-australian-energy-regulator-aer-draft-consumer-vulnerability-strategy/)
- [Contribution to UCA submission on Draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/contribution-to-uca-submission-on-draft-national-plan-to-end-violence-against-women-and-children-2022-2032/)
- [Submission on a new Australian Disability Employment Support Model](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-on-a-new-australian-disability-employment-support-model/)
- [2022-23 Victorian State Budget Submission](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/2022-23-victorian-state-budget-submission/)
- [Submission to Victoria’s energy payment difficulty framework implementation review.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-victorias-energy-payment-difficulty-framework-implementation-review/)
- [Opinion: Kristie Looney General Manager, Housing and Property, Uniting Vic.Tas](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/opinion-kristie-looney-general-manager-housing-and-property-uniting-vic-tas/)
- [Working Together to Support Pregnant Women Experiencing Homelessness and Alcohol and Other Drug Related Harm](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/an-inevitable-collaboration-working-together-to-support-pregnant-women-experiencing-homelessness-and-alcohol-and-other-drug-related-harm/)
- [Educational Experiences in OOHC Inquiry](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/educational-experiences-in-oohc-inquiry/)
- [No fighting chance - Report](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/no-fighting-chance-report/)
- [Thank you to our volunteers - NVW 2022](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/thank-you-to-our-volunteers-nvw-2022/)
- [Submission to the review of the Disability Act 2006](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-review-of-the-disability-act-2006/)
- [Spring 2021 Supporter Newsletter](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/spring-2021-supporter-newsletter/)
- [Submission to the Homelessness Inquiry](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-homelessness-enquiry/)
- [Uniting Vic.Tas Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan March 2021-2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/uniting-vic-tas-innovate-reconciliation-action-plan-march-2021-2023/)
- [Submission to the Victorian Parlimentary Committee Report on Homelessness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-victorian-parlimentary-committee-report-on-homelessness/)
- [Submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-royal-commission-into-victorias-mental-health-system-2/)
- [Position Position Paper - Victoria's Mental Health system](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/position-position-paper-victorias-mental-health-system/)
- [Submission to the Victorian Inquiry into Historical Forced Adoption](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-victorian-inquiry-into-historical-forced-adoption/)
- [Submission to the Inquiry into NDIS Planning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-inquiry-into-ndis-planning/)
- [Submission on NDIS Supported Independent Living](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-on-ndis-supported-independent-living/)
- [Submission to Inquiry into Centrelink's Compliance Program](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-inquiry-into-centrelinks-compliance-program/)
- [Submission into Sustainable Employment of Disadvantaged Jobseekers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-into-sustainable-employment-of-disadvantaged-jobseekers/)
- [Submission to the Inquiry into Early Childhood Engagement of CALD Communities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-inquiry-into-early-childhood-engagement-of-cald-communities/)
- [Submission to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/submission-to-the-royal-commission-into-victorias-mental-health-system/)
- [Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/reflect-reconciliation-action-plan/) - Our vision for reconciliation at Uniting.
- [Strategic Plan 2018 - 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/strategic-plan-2018-2025/) - Our inaugural strategic plan paves the way forward for our organisation.
- [Uniting Annual Report - 2016/17](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2016-17/) - Uniting Together
- [Uniting Annual Report - 2017/18](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2017-18/) - Reporting on our first year of integration, see our work and a year in review.
- [Uniting Annual Report 2018/19](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2018-19/) - Our work and the year in review in the latest Annual report.
- [Uniting Annual Report - 2019/20](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/annual-report-2019-20/) - Our work and the year in review in the latest Annual report.
- [Uniting Housing Annual Report - 2019-20](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/uniting-housing-annual-report-2019-20/) - Uniting Housings work and the year in review in the latest Annual report.
- [We are Uniting - Strategy Snapshot](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/strategy-snapshot/) - See a snapshot of our organisational Strategy for 2017
- [Uniting Vic.Tas Constitution](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/publications/uniting-vic-tas-constitution/) - Uniting Vic.Tas Constitution covers a brief history of the company, its purpose and charitable status and connection with the church.

## Events

- [Keeping Afghan Girls Active: Celebrating Our Journey](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/keeping-afghan-girls-active-celebrating-our-journey/) - This event is exclusively for participants of the Keeping Afghan Girls Active Program. Attendance is limited to female participants aged 12 years and over. Children are unable to attend. We are pleased to invite you to a special celebration exclusively for participants of the Keeping Afghan Girls Active (KAGA) program. Join us as
- [Melody & Mela Youth Festival](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/melody-mela-youth-festival/) - While rooted in Afghan traditions, the event welcomes all cultures, families and community members to come together, celebrate youth talent, and enjoy live performances, creative arts and Attan dance. When: Saturday 25 July 2026 Where: Old Cheese Factory Market Grounds 34 Homestead Road, Berwick Time: 10:00AM - 7:00PM Cost: Free Festival Highlights •
- [Circle of Security](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/circle-of-security-30-july/) - The Circle of Security® Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will help you to: Understand your child’s emotions. Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions. Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. Strengthen the attachment with your child.
- [Treehouse Senior](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/treehouse-senior-4-august/) - Treehouse is a therapeutic writing and craft-based program for children in grade 6. Treehouse supports children with feelings associated with worry, anxiety and grief/loss. It provides children with the opportunity to: Celebrate their personal strengths Identify supports available to them Help them identify strategies to cope with feelings Connect and share learnings with a
- [Tuning in to Teens](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-teens-july-22/) - Tuning in to Teens is a 6-session parenting program that is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident in supporting their teens. This program provides tools to understand and respond to teenage emotions, and helps parents manage their own emotional responses. This program will explore how to: • Communicate more effectively
- [Tuning in to Toddlers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-toddlers-10-aug/) - Tuning in to Toddlers is parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. This course will help you to: • Learn about toddler development • Improve awareness and understanding of your toddler’s emotions • Support your toddler through big feelings • Build a close connection with your toddler
- [Dads tuning in to kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/dads-tuning-in-to-kids-27-july/) - Dads Tuning in to Kids is a free 7-session program that teaches you how to help your child understand and manage their feelings and develop emotional intelligence. Research shows that children with good emotional intelligence: • Have better concentration at school • Have greater success with making and keeping friends • Are more able
- [Parenting Adolescents](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/parenting-adolescents-27-july/) - Parenting Adolescents is a free 6-week parenting program that provides the opportunity to reflect on parenting and adolescents, and how you can support your child in having the experiences you hope for as they grow. This course will help you to: explore your parenting style. learn more about brain development during the adolescent period
- [Tuning in to Toddlers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-toddlers-29-july/) - Tuning in to Toddlers™ is a parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. This course will help you to: Learn about toddler development Improve awareness and understanding of your toddler’s emotions Support your toddler through big feelings Build a close connection with your toddler Increase awareness and regulation of
- [Tuning in to Kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-kids-may-10-august/) - Tuning in to Kids™ empowers families to build stronger relationships and support children’s emotional wellbeing. This course will help you to: Learn about child development Improve awareness and understanding of your child’s emotions Support your child through big feelings Build a close connection with your child Increase awareness and regulation of your own emotions
- [The Push-Up Challenge 2026.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/push-up-challenge-2026/) - Lifeline Melbourne, Lifeline Ballarat and headspace Horsham, proudly operated by Uniting Vic.Tas, are taking on the Push-Up Challenge 2026 - and we want you with us. Running 3–26 June, the Push-Up Challenge asks participants to complete 3,307 push-ups across 24 days - a number that reflects the 3,307 Australians lost to suicide in 2024. Each
- [50% Off Sale - Super Sunday at Uniting Op Shops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-21-june/) - The biggest thrift day of the season is back! For one day only, all donated items at Uniting Op Shops are HALF PRICE. Yes, really. Fashion, homewares, accessories, books, DVDs, toys and plenty more. All 50% off*. Ready to refresh your wardrobe? Searching for new home décor? Keen to add to your to read pile?
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-dec/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-nov/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-oct/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-sept/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-aug/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-july/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session-june/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Foster care online information session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/foster-care-info-session/) - Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for a relaxed, friendly, online session where you can: ask questions learn what's involved explore at your own pace. Let the team know you'll be joining us and we'll send you the link to
- [Tuning in to Teens](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-teens-may-june/) - Tuning in to Teens is a 6-session parenting program that is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident in supporting their teens. This program provides tools to understand and respond to teenage emotions, and helps parents manage their own emotional responses. This program will explore how to: • Communicate more effectively with
- [Treehouse](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/treehouse-2026/) - Does your child worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed in front of others? Does your child worry about fitting in with peers or experience friendship issues? Does your child sometimes sit alone at lunchtime or avoid interacting with classmates? Treehouse is a therapeutic art and craft-based program for children who need extra
- [Tuning in to Kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-kids-may-june/) - Tuning in to Kids is a free 6-week parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. Would you like to learn how to: • Be better at talking with your child? • Be better at understanding your child? • Help your child learn to manage their emotions? • Help
- [Victorian Electoral Commission Session - Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/electoral-commission-prahran/) - Please call the concierge on 03 9051 1400 for upcoming dates. Representatives from the Victorian Electoral Commission are available to answer questions for state elections, check enrollment status, enroll and update current enrollments. All Victorian citizens can access this service.
- [Footpath Library - Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/footpath-library-prahran/) - Please call the concierge on 03 9051 1400 for upcoming dates. Mobile library service offering free books available to read and take home. Chat with our friendly volunteers, and access free reading glasses and beanies.
- [FInancial Counsellor - Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/finances-prahran/) - Please call the concierge on 03 9051 1400 for upcoming dates. Free energy bill help, to check you are getting government concessions, find out if cheaper energy prices are available, help to set up payment plans, and help to call your energy company. A paper or digital copy of your energy bill is required.
- [Winter Collection at Albert Park Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/winter-albert-park-op-shop/) - Albert Park is ready for winter! ❄️ We’re unveiling a curated drop of standout winter pieces and elevated preloved finds, perfect for the cooler months. Think quality layers, timeless coats, and those unexpected gems that make winter dressing feel effortless. Whether you are refreshing your wardrobe or searching for something a little special,
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-25-apr/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up Brunswick By the Kilo Sale* is running every Saturday in April, and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover.
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-18-apr/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up Brunswick By the Kilo Sale* is running every Saturday in April, and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover.
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-11-apr/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up Brunswick By the Kilo Sale* is running every Saturday in April, and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover.
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-4-apr/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up Brunswick By the Kilo Sale* is running every Saturday in April, and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover.
- [Northcote Uniting Op Shop Y2K & Vintage Drop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/northcote-op-shop-y2k/) - The Northcote Y2K & Vintage Drop is back! 🙌 We’re turning back the clock again, in the best way. Our Northcote Uniting Op Shop is dropping a fresh, curated collection of Y2K icons, vintage gems and streetwear favourites. Think statement pieces. Throwback energy. Peak thrifting vibes. What’s on: 🛍️ Curated Y2K + vintage
- [50% Off Sale - Super Sunday at Uniting Op Shops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-22-mar-26/) - The biggest thrift day of the season is back! For one day only, all donated items at Uniting Op Shops* are HALF PRICE. Yes, really. Fashion, homewares, accessories, books, DVDs, toys and plenty more. All 50% off*. Ready to refresh your wardrobe? Searching for new home décor? Keen to add to your to read pile?
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-21-mar/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-14-mar/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [SPAN Bendigo Suicide Awareness Walk](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/span-bendigo-walk-2026/) - Suicide Prevention Awareness Network - SPAN, is a project spearheaded by Uniting's GriefWork, and formed by 8 families who had experienced work-related suicides. Join us for our annual walk, where community walks together for healing and hope. The SPAN walk began in Geelong and is now active in Central Victoria - made up of
- [June/July School Holiday Pottery Workshops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pottery-workshops-june/) - Join us at our School Holiday Pottery Workshops at Fire and Clay. Create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces to take home. Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-17 years old. 2 x 2 hour sessions (10am - 12pm) across the School Holidays. 1st session in week one: creating2nd session in week two: decorating. Limited spaces of 12
- [Tuning in to Teens](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-teens/) - Tuning in to Teens is a 6-session parenting program designed to equip you to help your teenager to understand and manage their emotions.
- [Tuning in to Kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-kids-2026/) - Uniting’s free 6-week Tuning in to Kids program helps Melbourne parents and carers strengthen emotional connection and support children’s emotional wellbeing.
- [September School Holiday Pottery Workshops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pottery-workshops-sept/) - Join us at our School Holiday Pottery Workshops at Fire and Clay. Create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces to take home. Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-17 years old. 2 x 2 hour sessions (10am - 12pm) across the School Holidays. 1st session in week one: creating2nd session in week two: decorating. Limited spaces of 12
- [April School Holiday Pottery Workshops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pottery-workshops-april/) - Join us at our School Holiday Pottery Workshops at Fire and Clay. Create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces to take home. Workshops are suitable for children aged 5-17 years old. 2 x 2 hour sessions across the School Holidays. 1st session in week one: creating2nd session in week two: decorating. Limited spaces of 12 children per session.Parent
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-op-shop-brunswick-14-feb/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-7-mar/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-28-feb/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [By the Kilo Sale at Brunswick Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/kilo-sale-brunswick-op-shop-21-feb/) - Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is landing in Brunswick and it’s thrifting on a massive scale. Come along and rummage through giant cages packed with pre-loved clothing, then pay by weight for whatever treasures you uncover. How it works
- [Pancake Day 2026](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2026/) - Funds raised from Pancake Day events directly support our programs that assist some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities. This includes:- Emergency relief for families facing food insecurity- Helping people experiencing homelessness into permanent accommodation- Welcoming and assisting newly arrived community members seeking safety and belonging. Since 2002, Pancake Day has
- [St Kilda Pride Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/st-kilda-pride-sale/) - What’s on: ✨ 30% off all pre-loved treasures* 🎁 Gift card giveaways on the day 🌈 Pride-inspired pieces and fabulous finds Event details: 📅 Saturday 7 February 2026 🕤 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 📍 St Kilda Uniting Op Shop, 183 Acland Street Finish the festival in style. Add something extra to your
- [North Hobart Uniting Op Shop - 26% off sale.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/north-hobart-uniting-op-shop-26-off-sale/) - If you’re heading out for a meal, picking up takeaway, catching a film at the State Cinema or strolling down Elizabeth Street, pop in and see what you might discover. 📅 Friday 30 January 🕤 9.30am to 9pm 📍 North Hobart Uniting Op Shop - 365 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart Whether you’re looking
- [Dads tuning in to kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/dads-tuning-in-to-kids/) - Uniting’s free 7-session Dads Tuning in to Kids program helps Melbourne dads and male carers build emotional connection and support children’s wellbeing.
- [Tuning in to kids (night sessions)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-kids-night-session/) - Uniting’s free 6-week Tuning in to Kids program helps Melbourne parents and carers strengthen emotional connection and support children’s wellbeing.
- [Tuning in to kids](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tuning-in-to-kids-august/) - Tuning in to Kids is a 6-session parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. Would you like to learn how to: Be better at talking with your child? Be better at understanding your child? Help your child learn to manage their emotions? Help to prevent behavioural problems? Teach your
- [Purple Thursday 30% Off Sale.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/purple-thurs-2025/) - Purple Thursday 30% Off Sale On Thursday 27 November, visit any Uniting Op Shop and enjoy 30% off* all pre-loved items. Discover fashion, accessories, books and homewares you will love, while giving quality items a second life. Every purchase helps reduce waste and supports local community programs. Choose pre-loved over overproduction. Choose community
- [Celebrate 100 Years of Op Shops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/100-years-of-op-shops/) - On World Op Shop Day, Saturday 18 October 2025, Uniting Op Shops are hosting a one-day treasure hunt you won’t want to miss.
- [Cooking Classes Fridays - Prahran](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cooking-classes-prahran/) - This event runs every Friday 2.30pm- 4.00pm . Free basic cooking class program, developing cooking skills from raw food preparation to more complex meals, with ongoing support and guidance. Enquire with the concierge at Uniting Vic.Tas Prahran.
- [Walk Against Family Violence](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/wafv-melbourne-2025/) - The 2025 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) will take place across Victoria on Friday 21 November at 11.30am. Step out in orange and unite with thousands of people across Victoria to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and violence against women at the Annual Walk Against Family Violence.
- [Anti-Poverty Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-2025/) - Anti-Poverty Week is a national initiative aiming to focus attention to this issue and call for action on ending the injustice of poverty in Australia. During the week of 13-19 October 2025, communities across the country will unite to take a stand against poverty. The ACOSS/UNSW Poverty in Australia 2023 report found there are more
- [NAIDOC Week](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2025/) - This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the
- [SPAN Bendigo Suicide Awareness Walk](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/span-bendigo-walk/) - Suicide Prevention Awareness Network - SPAN, is a project spearheaded by Uniting's GriefWork, and formed by 8 families who had experienced work-related suicides. The SPAN walk began in Geelong and is now active in Central Victoria - made up of a committee of Bendigo Community groups. Each year around 300 individuals walk in memory
- [Treehouse](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/treehouse-8/) - Treehouse is an 8-week therapeutic art and craft-based program for children who need extra support with social skills, self-esteem, managing feelings and developing resilience. In Treehouse, we use art and play-based activities to explore worries, feelings, supports and coping strategies. Children will: Participate and share with others Play games Do art/craft-based activities Complete
- [Circle of Security Parenting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/circle-of-security-parenting/) - The Circle of Security® 8-week Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
- [Circle of Security](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/circle-of-security/) - The Circle of Security® Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will help you to: • Understand your child’s emotions. • Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions. • Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. • Strengthen the attachment
- [50% Off Sale – Op Shop Super Sunday](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-aug-31/) - Join Uniting Op Shops’ Super Sunday – 50% off all donated pre-loved items for one day only. Fashion, homewares, books, toys & more await!
- [Bold and Bright Ball: A Wear It Purple Celebration for LGBTIQA+](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lgbtiqa-bold-and-bright-ball/) - Celebrate Wear It Purple with Shepparton's first LGBTIQA+ Youth Ball — a free, inclusive event for 12–25 year olds featuring food, music, art, and more.
- [Albert Park Uniting Reopening Celebration](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/albert-park-op-shop-reopening/) - Join us for the grand re-opening of Albert Park Uniting Op Shop on 8 August! Discover curated fashion, homewares, and community warmth in a freshly revamped space.
- [Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/firefighter-climb-2025/) - Join us for the 12th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2025, a powerful event dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for our firefighters and emergency service personnel. This year, there are two ways to participate. The Virtual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2025 runs from the 6th of August to the 6th of September. Challenge
- [Ballarat Corporate & Community Sleepout 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/ballarat-corporate-community-sleepout-2025/) - Every night over 5,000 members of our community, including children and the elderly, experience insecure housing or homelessness in the Central Highlands. They sleep on the street, in tents or cars. They are neighbours, colleagues, school friends. Be part of the change. Be inspired by guest speakers and lived experience stories as they share real
- [Push for better mental health](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/push-for-better-mental-health-2/) - Take on 3,214 push-ups (or alternative exercises) over 23 days, representing the 3,214 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023. Every 30 seconds, someone in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help. For 60 years, Lifeline has been there - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - offering crisis support and
- [Stand together for Justice and kindness](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/palm-sunday-rally-2025/) - Organised by the Refugee Advocacy Network, join this annual event calling for a fair go for refugees. Download poster Download flyer
- [50% Off Sale - Super Sunday at Uniting Op Shops](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-mar-25/) - Join us for Super Sunday at all Uniting Op Shops, where every pre-loved item is half price for one day only. Discover incredible deals across our wide range of fashion, accessories, homewares, books, DVDs, toys, and more – all at 50% off! Whether you're hunting for unique finds or updating your wardrobe, this is your
- [Midsumma Pride March](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/midsumma-pride-march-2025/) - Parade, pride and party come together once a year in Melbourne's iconic march celebrating solidarity in gender and sexuality diversity. A chance to tie up your bootlaces or throw on your heels, and join the spectacular act of unity that is Midsumma Pride March. Whether you join the fanfare by foot or by wheel, with
- [Pancake Day 2025](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2025/) - Pancake Day is a great chance to get together, have some fun and make a difference. Funds raised from Pancake Day are used by Uniting Vic.Tas to help some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities. These range from emergency relief for families facing food crisis, to supporting homeless people into permanent
- [Celebrate 99 Years of Op Shops – with our 99 minute, 99 cent Sale!](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/celebrate-99-years-of-op-shops-with-our-99-minute-99-cent-sale/) - Get ready for a celebration like no other as we mark 99 incredible years of op shops— an iconic name born right here in Melbourne! In the 1920s, Lady Millie Tallis, a former showgirl turned philanthropist, coined the term “op shop” when she opened Australia’s first at the Cyclorama near St Vincent’s Hospital to
- [Free event for parents and carers of primary school children.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/free-event-for-parents-and-carers-of-primary-school-children/) - Supporting resilience in children – connecting with friends at home and online. Join us for food and coffee to hear from• Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, one of Australia’s most prominent children and adolescent psychologists• Rosie Thomas OAM – Project Rockit This event will provide:• Expert insights on online resilience• Tips for promoting healthy social interactions.• Interactive
- [Grand Opening Uniting Moonee Ponds](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/grand-opening-uniting-moonee-ponds/) - We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest Uniting Op Shop, located in the heart of Moonee Ponds on lively Puckle Street.
- [St Kilda Uniting Op Shop Grand Opening](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/st-kilda-op-shop-grand-opening/) - We’re excited to announce the grand opening of our latest Uniting Op Shop, located in the heart of St Kilda on vibrant Acland Street! Step into a colourful space filled with curated fashion, unique accessories, and eclectic treasures that capture the spirited charm of St Kilda. This isn’t just a shop; it’s a destination for
- [Daylesford Community Market](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/daylesford-community-market/) - Come along and explore a vibrant market featuring some of Daylesford’s great local retailers. Whether you're after a bargain or unique treasures, this community event is the perfect long weekend treat. Enjoy a sausage sizzle and coffee as you shop. Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day of good coffee, food and uncovering hidden
- [Carer Connect Beechworth](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-connect-beechworth/) - Are you looking to connect with carers in or around the Beechworth Area and learn more about carer support? We can help. Join our Carer Connect Program! Carers are invited to connect with other carers and learn more about carer support. The first introductory session will include information about Carer Gateway, topic sessions, morning tea
- [50% Off Sale - Uniting Op Shops Super Sunday](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-oct-24/) - Join us for Super Sunday at all Uniting Op Shops, where every pre-loved item is HALF PRICE for one day only. Discover incredible deals across our wide range of fashion, accessories, homewares, books, DVDs, toys, and more – all at 50% off! Whether you're hunting for unique finds or updating your wardrobe, this is your
- [Grand Opening Port Melbourne Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/port-melbourne-op-shop-opening/) - Step into a world of glamour and colour, where curated clothing, delightful books, and fabulous accessories and homewares come together in perfect harmony. This is more than just a shop; it’s a haven for those who appreciate unique finds and timeless style. Conveniently located on bustling Bay Street, just a short walk from South
- [California Gully Uniting Op Shop Grand Re-opening](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/california-gully-op-shop-reopening-2/) - Come celebrate the grand reopening of the California Gully Uniting Op Shop and be among the first to shop our refreshed space, packed with fabulous finds at unbeatable prices. Sausage Sizzle: Grab a bite from 12pm - 2pm for just a gold coin donation Exclusive RewardingU Offer: Earn 3 points for every dollar you
- [Melbourne Marathon](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/melb-marathon-2024/) - Are you participating in one of Melbourne’s most iconic sporting events—the 2024 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival? If you’ve secured a spot in the sold-out events but haven’t chosen a charity yet, we’d love for you to run for Uniting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our community who need it
- [Run Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/run-melbourne-2023/) - Calling all runners, joggers, and walkers! We're taking part in this year's Run Melbourne and we would love for you to join us to help make a difference for individuals, families and communities across Victoria. With closed roads and a fast, flat course, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past
- [Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/firefighter-climb-2024/) - Join us for the 11th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2024, a powerful event dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for our firefighters and emergency service personnel. This year, there are two ways to participate. The Virtual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2024 runs from the 7th of August to the 7th of September. Challenge
- [Care & Support of LGBTIQA+ Communities: Best Practice Workshop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pastoral-care-workshop/) - This workshop is for those who work in a professional capacity with people from LGBTIQA+ communities who may have been affected by change or suppression practices. This includes faith leaders, spiritual and secular counsellors, mental health and pastoral care practitioners, volunteer leaders and administrative staff. The workshop will cover: • An overview of the
- [Op Shop Super Sunday - 50% off sale.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-jul/) - Uniting Op Shops are excited to invite you along to Super Sunday where ALL pre-loved items are half price. Shop our amazing range of fashion, accessories, homewares, books, DVDs, toys and much more, all at 50% off* for 1 day only! Visit your favourite shop or spend the day exploring new locations. We can't wait
- [North Hobart Uniting Op Shop Grand Opening](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/hobart-op-shop-opening/) - We are excited to be opening our first Tassie op shop, North Hobart Uniting Op Shop. Uniting "NoHo" will be the place to go for fashion and accessories, collectables, funky homewares and much more including a wide range of stock from the mainland. We look forward to seeing you on Friday 9th August, 6pm-9pm, for
- [Festive Fun for Unpaid Carers: A Christmas in July Extravaganza.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-christmas/) - Join us for a special Christmas in July celebration, exclusively for the unsung heroes of the community - our unpaid carers! You deserve a break from the daily grind and a chance to recharge. We've planned a wonderful mid-winter getaway, just for you. Take a moment to unwind and pamper yourself with some creative arts
- [Fitzroy Uniting Op Shop Grand Opening](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/fitzroy-op-shop-opening/) - Located in the heart of Fitzroy, this op shop is bound to be a favourite for locals and visitors alike. We are currently curating some amazing pieces for your op shopping joy! From contemporary fashion to vintage pieces, funky accessories, quirky homewares, collectables and much more, there's something for everyone. Open from 1pm-9pm on 5th
- [Finding Family](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/finding-family/) - Finding Family is a one-day workshop aimed to help people seeking family whose names may be known or unknown. You will be provided with a handout on useful resources and a planning guide. Members of the Uniting Heritage Service and the Genealogical Society of Victoria will also be present to explain how they
- [The Push Up Challenge 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/push-up-challenge-2024/) - This year, join Lifeline Melbourne, Lifeline Ballarat, and headspace Horsham – all operated by Uniting – in pushing for better mental health by completing 3,249 push-ups (or alternative exercises) in 24 days. This number represents the lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022. One in five Australians will experience mental ill-health this year and
- [My Dementia - Peer Support Group for Carers in Ringwood](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/dementia-carers-group/) - We warmly invite you to join Uniting Carer Gateway for our 6-week My Dementia - Peer Support Group. This group has been thoughtfully crafted to provide support and guidance for carers of individuals with dementia, empowering them to better assist their loved ones. This group is especially ideal for those who are at the
- [Carer Support Groups for Companionship and Empowerment - Knoxfield](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-support-knoxfield/) - The Carer Gateway team are running two separate 6-week Peer Support Group for unpaid carers. This includes: 1.Caregiver Empowerment Group - this is a 6-week Peer Support Group for carers to form connections with other carers and learn how to feel more empowered in your caring role. Join to: • Create connections in your
- [Free energy and water bill help - Drop-in sessions.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/energy-help-broadmeadows/) - Need help managing your electricity, gas and water bills? Bring your electricity, gas and water bills to receive free personalised advice: • understand your bills and check for a good energy deal • access concessions, discounts and payment plans • learn how to save energy and install solar • resolve complaints about electricity, gas
- [Free energy and water bill help - Drop-in sessions.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/energy-help-roxburgh/) - Need help managing your electricity, gas and water bills? Bring your electricity, gas and water bills to receive free personalised advice: • understand your bills and check for a good energy deal • access concessions, discounts and payment plans • learn how to save energy and install solar • resolve complaints about electricity, gas
- [Free energy and water bill help - Drop-in sessions.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/energy-help-craigieburn/) - Need help managing your electricity, gas and water bills? Bring your electricity, gas and water bills to receive free personalised advice: • understand your bills and check for a good energy deal • access concessions, discounts and payment plans • learn how to save energy and install solar • resolve complaints about electricity, gas
- [Meditation and Mindfulness for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-meditation/) - Join us for two transformative online Meditation and Mindfulness sessions led by Narelle Gillespie, a Pastoral Care Practitioner at Uniting. With her wealth of knowledge and experience in meditation, Narelle regularly guides our Uniting staff through profound mindfulness practices. If you find yourself constantly feeling stressed and overwhelmed while caring for someone, it may
- [Organisation Workshops for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-organisational-workshops/) - Are you an unpaid carer wanting to declutter your life, get better with time management and organisation? then these workshops are for you! These are 6 free workshops provided to carers online as a collaboration between Uniting Carer Gateway and Space and Time. These workshops are crafted with the understanding that not all carers can
- [Carer Connect Events Program - Albury](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-albury/) - Carers are invited to connect with other carers and learn more about various topics related to supporting their caring role. Sessions will run every 4th Wednesday of the month, starting March 27 – October 23. Each session will include a different topic. Topics include: • March 27: Carer stress• April 24: Boundaries and communication• May
- [Op Shops at Yarraville Festival](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/yarraville-festival-24/) - Yarraville Uniting Op Shop will be joining in all the fun at the Yarraville Festival. As well as great value fashion from $2, and doggie treats on offer there will be lots going on in this Inner West 'Village.' Find us at 9 Anderson Street, open 7 days 9.30am to 5pm.
- [Op Shops Super Sunday](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/super-sunday-op-shops/) - All Uniting Op Shops are now open 7 days a week, 9.30am – 5.00pm. To celebrate this milestone, Op Shops are excited to invite you to Super Sunday, a one-day only event offering 50% off storewide*. That’s 50% off fabulous fashion, accessories, homewares, collectables, books, music and much more. Mark it in your calendar and
- [Murray to Moyne 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/murray-to-moyne-2024/) - Murray to Moyne is run on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April 2024. Team Life Cycle will ride 520km all up, from Echuca to Port Fairy relay style over the 2 days. Team Life Cycle is raising money for Uniting's headspace Horsham service. The Murray to Moyne is a well–established event that encourages riders
- [Carers Lunch & Information Session - Tallangatta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-lunch-tallangatta/) - Join us for an informative free event where carers come together to connect and share experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to meet other carers and gain valuable insights from our guest speakers as well as have the opportunity to have your say in future direction and events. Register your interest now.
- [Painting with Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/paint-with-carers/) - Uniting Carer Gateway is partnering with Uniting's Social Enterprise - Fire & Clay to bring you – Painting with Carers Event! Carers are invited to come along and paint a plate or mug with other carers in the community, along with the support of the experienced artists in Uniting's Fire & Clay team. This will
- [Tally Ho Gathering](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/tally-ho-gathering/) - We invite former residents and their families to a gathering to be with people who lived at Tally Ho from the 1940s to the 1980s. Some people are interested in sharing their memories with the whole group as part of the event. When you contact Heritage Service, please let us know if you would
- [Lifeline Phone Volunteer Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-info-session-26-nov/) - We’re always looking for new volunteer phone responders to help people in crisis and suicide prevention. Come find out more about what's involved. You'll have the opportunity to ask us lots of questions about what it means to be a Telephone Crisis Supporter including hearing about the comprehensive training and support that we'll give you.
- [Pancake Day 2024](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2024/) - Pancake Day is a great chance to get together, have some fun and make a difference. Funds raised from Pancake Day are used by Uniting Vic.Tas to help some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities. These range from emergency relief for families facing food crisis, to supporting homeless people into permanent
- [Caring Connections - Peer Support Group](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group-2/) - This is a 6-week Peer Support Group specifically designed to enable carers to form connections with others in the community. Date: Fridays - 10, 17, 24 November and 1, 8, 15 December. Join to collectively experience:• Tools for self-care, mindfulness, and resilience• Tools for managing anxiety and isolation when caring for someone.• Self-acceptance, healing, and
- [Caregiving: The inner Journey - Peer Support Group](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group/) - This is a 6-week Peer Support Group specifically designed to explore your personal journey of caregiving in a safe space shared by other carers. Date: Fridays - 10, 17, 24 November and 1, 8, 15 December Learn about:• Self-regulation, self-compassion, and self-care• Resilience• Growth through awareness, acceptance, and action• Crafting a future through vision boarding.
- [DV-Alert 2 Day Foundation Workshop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/dv-workshop-nov-23/) - Lifeline Melbourne are offering a free, nationally recognised domestic and family violence response foundation workshop. These workshops provide practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model® in a frontline work context. Click here to enrol.
- [DV-Alert 2 Day Foundation Workshop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/dv-workshop-dec-23/) - Lifeline Melbourne are offering a free, nationally recognised domestic and family violence response foundation workshop. These workshops provide practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model® in a frontline work context. For further enquiries contact training.dvalert@lifeline.org.au. Click here to enrol.
- [Crisis Support Workplace Training - Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-crisis-training-feb-2024/) - Become a Lifeline telephone Crisis Supporter and help us provide Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We’ll ensure you are supported throughout your training, and beyond. We recognise both the reward and challenge of this role and have practices in place to keep you safe. Apply now.
- [Crisis Support Workplace Training - Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-crisis-training-jul-2024/) - Become a Lifeline telephone Crisis Supporter and help us provide Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We’ll ensure you are supported throughout your training, and beyond. We recognise both the reward and challenge of this role and have practices in place to keep you safe. Apply now.
- [Mental Health Week Art Exhibition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/mental-health-week-art-exhibit-2023/) - This year's theme is 'resilience'. We would like to showcase your artwork, whether it is a painting, written, or anything else artistic. Opening night launch event Monday 9th October, 6pm. Catering of finger food to be supplied by participants of the Uniting Life Skills group. After opening night, the artwork will be
- [Springtime Concert](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/springtime-concert/) - A concert to raise funds to support Lifeline Ballarat in continuing its essential work in the community. All monies raised will be used to deliver free of charge safeTALK workshops, which teach people how to recognise, respond and refer to others who may be displaying thoughts of suicide. The Little Brass Band, an
- [Out of the Shadows Walk Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/out-of-the-shadows-walk-melb-2023/) - The Out of the Shadows walk is an event held to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10 every year. Join us as we walk to: raise awareness remember those lost to suicide and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths by suicide. Remember you are not alone. Call Lifeline on 13 11
- [First Nations Workshop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/first-nations-workshop-oct-23/) - Lifeline Ballarat are offering a free, nationally recognised domestic and family violence response foundation workshop. These workshops provide practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model® in a frontline work context. Click here to enrol.
- [Ballarat Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/ballarat-sausage-sizzle/) - Proceeds go towards Breezeway & Lifeline Ballarat. We are increasingly seeing more requests for help, the extra dollars we raise will help ease some of the pressure.
- [Wimmera School Holiday Activities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/wimmera-school-holidays-29-jun/) - Come and join us for some activity packed afternoons down at The Station. Open to anyone aged 12-25 years old, there is sure to be something for everyone. Afternoons will consist of a variety of activities including: • Gaming- VR, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and more• Arts & crafts• Board Games• Photography• Jewellery making• Movies•
- [Wimmera School Holiday Activities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/wimmera-school-holidays-3-jul/) - Come and join us for some activity packed afternoons down at The Station. Open to anyone aged 12-25 years old, there is sure to be something for everyone. Afternoons will consist of a variety of activities including: • Gaming- VR, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and more• Arts & crafts• Board Games• Photography• Jewellery making• Movies•
- [Wimmera School Holiday Activities](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/wimmera-school-holidays-6-jul/) - Come and join us for some activity packed afternoons down at The Station. Open to anyone aged 12-25 years old, there is sure to be something for everyone. Afternoons will consist of a variety of activities including: • Gaming- VR, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and more• Arts & crafts• Board Games• Photography• Jewellery making• Movies•
- [Ballarat Book Fair](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/ballarat-book-fair-nov/) - This November we are having a sale on excess novels. Proceeds go towards Breezeway & Lifeline. We are increasingly seeing more requests for help, the extra dollars we raise will help ease some of the pressure.
- [Ballarat One Day Book Fair](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/ballarat-book-sale-8-jul/) - We are having a one day clearance sale on excess novels. Proceeds go towards Breezeway & Lifeline. We are increasingly having more & more requests for help, the extra dollars we raise will help ease some of the pressure.
- [Junior Beekeeper Workshop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/jr-beekeeper-workshop/) - For kids 5 to 12 years. Facilitated by volunteer educator, Lori Lakos of Derwent Valley Honey, the workshop is designed to offer children a fun and educational experience. Workshop topics will include: • Introduction to beekeeping• Interactive educational activities• Bee Friendly Gardens• 'Smokers' demonstration• Hibernation• Beehive viewing• Sampling Honey from the Derwent Valley and CentralHighlands•
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-5-jan/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-1-dec/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-7-oct/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-5-aug/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-2-sept/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-1-jul/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Book Sale - Nothing over $1](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/book-sale-3-nov/) - Join us at our monthly book sale. Held the first Friday and Saturday of each month at Uniting Vic.Tas Grovedale. The Uniting book sale raises much needed funds for local services. Runs first Friday and Saturday of each month.
- [Celebrating our long association with the Wesley Church.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/celebrating-association-with-wesley-church-2023/) - You’re invited to attend a service celebrating the covenant relationship of the Wesley Church and Uniting Vic.Tas, the Wesleyan foundations of our work together and our community services. Wesley Mission Victoria was one of the founding agencies of Uniting. It was started by the Wesley Church in 1893, to provide services for poor and vulnerable
- [Celebrating our long association with the Wesley Church](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/celebrating-our-long-association-with-the-wesley-church/) - You are invited to attend a service celebrating Uniting’s role as the community services organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. The service is being held between 22 June, the anniversary of the formation of the Uniting Church in 1977 when it produced its Statement to the Nation, and 1 July, the
- [Young Carers Fun Day Out! (Ages 5-14)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/young-carers-day-out-2/) - We would like to invite you to attend our Young Carer event at the Ringwood Bowls Club. We will be providing a wide variety of activities, such as - a magic show, balloon twisting, face painting, interactive games, craft making, and other activities you can explore! Not to forget - some yummy lunch options to
- [Mornington Bring Your Bills Day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/mornington-bring-your-bills-day/) - FREE drop in session to claim your $250 Power Saving Bonus!Drop into the Seawinds Community Hub on Thursday 4th May for help to access the Victorian governments $250 Power Saving Bonus*. Bring a recent electricity bill (all pages) and have a conversation with one of the trained Energy Advisors from Uniting Vic. Tas and the
- [Bringing Up Great Kids – Hopetoun](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/great-kids-hopetoun-23-may/) - For Parents & Carers Come along and join us to gain tools that are unique and offer allparents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationshipswith their children. We will focus on:• Building positive & nurturing relationships• Helping parents/carers review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children• Promoting more respectful
- [Building Blocks: A Job-Search Preparation Workshop for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-building-blocks/) - This webinar focuses on how to navigate the current job market whilst managing your caring responsibilities and requirements. Topics in this webinar include:• Setting yourself up for success and getting yourself into the mindset to look for work• Job-Search strategies• Targeting your job search• Building a resume and cover letter• Uncovering the hidden job market.
- [Find It: Exploring the Job Market for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-find-it/) - This webinar focuses on assisting Carers to identify and plan for their employment goals. It discusses how to navigate the job-market and get noticed by employers. Topics in this webinar include:• Helping you to clarify why you want to work & how to make your employment goals a reality• Insight into where to look for
- [Bouncing Back: A Resiliency Workshop for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carers-bouncing-back/) - This workshop supports participants within the carer community to implement strategies for resiliency. As a Carer, developing awareness around your own situation, behaviours, needs and desires is important. This program allows you to explore and navigate tools and resources to develop understanding and manage your life, both within your caring role and as an independent
- [Bring Your Bills Day - Glen Eira](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/bring-your-bills-day-glen-eira/) - Are you worried about rising energy bills and unsure how to reduce your costs? Would you like assistance to apply for the $250 Power Saving Bonus? At this drop-in session, energy advisors from the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and Uniting Vic.Tas will be on hand to: • Help you claim the Victorian Government’s $250 Power
- [Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/melbourne-disability-connection-expo-2023/) - Are you a participant, carer, guardian or family member looking to understand how to navigate the NDIS, find service options with capacity right now and experience real choice and control? The Melbourne Disability Connection Expo, the largest Disability and NDIS related event ever seen in Australia, has been designed to provide an environment in
- [2023 Walk for Justice & Freedom for Refugees](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/2023-walk-for-refugees/) - The change of government at the federal election in 2022 has brought hope for more compassionate policies. However, thousands of refugees and people seeking asylum are still in limbo waiting for certainty about their future. It is important to make sure that Labor keeps their policy commitments, and works towards undoing the policies which harm
- [Bringing Up Great Kids – Hopetoun](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/great-kids-hopetoun-16-may/) - For Parents & Carers Come along and join us to gain tools that are unique and offer allparents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationshipswith their children. We will focus on:• Building positive & nurturing relationships• Helping parents/carers review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children• Promoting more respectful
- [Bringing Up Great Kids – Hopetoun](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/great-kids-hopetoun-9-may/) - For Parents & Carers Come along and join us to gain tools that are unique and offer allparents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationshipswith their children. We will focus on:• Building positive & nurturing relationships• Helping parents/carers review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children• Promoting more respectful
- [Bringing Up Great Kids – Hopetoun](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/great-kids-hopetoun-2-may/) - For Parents & Carers Come along and join us to gain tools that are unique and offer allparents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationshipswith their children. We will focus on:• Building positive & nurturing relationships• Helping parents/carers review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children• Promoting more respectful
- [Rainbow Cuppas & Catch-Ups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rainbow-cuppas-catch-up-12-may/) - Come join in on the fun! For parents and young children/babiesCome along and join us to connect with other parents/carers,while your children participate in fun activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:• Outdoor play (depending on weather)• Sensory play and messy play• Arts and craftsAnd much, much more! Drinks and light
- [Rainbow Cuppas & Catch-Ups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rainbow-cuppas-catch-up-28-apr/) - Come join in on the fun! For parents and young children/babiesCome along and join us to connect with other parents/carers,while your children participate in fun activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:• Outdoor play (depending on weather)• Sensory play and messy play• Arts and craftsAnd much, much more! Drinks and light
- [Rainbow Cuppas & Catch-Ups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rainbow-cuppas-catch-up-14-apr/) - Come join in on the fun! For parents and young children/babiesCome along and join us to connect with other parents/carers,while your children participate in fun activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:• Outdoor play (depending on weather)• Sensory play and messy play• Arts and craftsAnd much, much more! Drinks and light
- [Rainbow Cuppas & Catch-Ups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rainbow-cuppas-catch-up-24-mar/) - Come join in on the fun! For parents and young children/babiesCome along and join us to connect with other parents/carers,while your children participate in fun activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:• Outdoor play (depending on weather)• Sensory play and messy play• Arts and craftsAnd much, much more! Drinks and light
- [Rainbow Cuppas & Catch-Ups](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rainbow-cuppas-catch-up-31-mar/) - Come join in on the fun! For parents and young children/babiesCome along and join us to connect with other parents/carers,while your children participate in fun activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:• Outdoor play (depending on weather)• Sensory play and messy play• Arts and craftsAnd much, much more! Drinks and light
- [Run Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/run-melbourne/) - Calling all runners, joggers, and walkers! We're taking part in this year's Run Melbourne and we would love for you to join us to help make a difference for individuals, families and communities across Victoria. With closed roads and a fast, flat course, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past
- [Uniting Op Shop Fashion Fundraiser](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/albert-park-op-shop-fashion-fundraiser/) - Supporting local emergency relief services.
- [Murray to Moyne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/murray-to-moyne-2023/) - Team Life Cycle are taking on the Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay to raise money to help Uniting support people to better manage their mental health.
- [Lifeline Phone Volunteer Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-info-session-9-mar/) - We’re always looking for new volunteer phone responders to help people in crisis and suicide prevention. Come find out more about what's involved before registering your application for our mid-March intake group. You'll have the opportunity to ask us lots of questions about what it means to be a Telephone Crisis Supporter including hearing about
- [Lifeline Phone Volunteer Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-info-session-22-feb/) - We’re always looking for new volunteer phone responders to help people in crisis and suicide prevention. Come find out more about what's involved before registering your application for our mid-March intake group. You'll have the opportunity to ask us lots of questions about what it means to be a Telephone Crisis Supporter including hearing about
- [Lifeline Phone Volunteer Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lifeline-info-session-7-feb/) - We’re always looking for new volunteer phone responders to help people in crisis and suicide prevention. Come find out more about what's involved before registering your application for our mid-March intake group. You'll have the opportunity to ask us lots of questions about what it means to be a Telephone Crisis Supporter including hearing about
- [Pancake Day 2022](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2022/) - Funds raised from Pancake Day are used by Uniting Vic.Tas to help some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities. These range from emergency relief for families facing food crisis, to supporting homeless people into permanent accommodation; from finding work for people with disability to supporting an older person to live independently
- [Pancake Day 2023](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2023/) - Pancake Day is a great chance to get together, have some fun and make a difference. Funds raised from Pancake Day are used by Uniting Vic.Tas to help some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our communities. These range from emergency relief for families facing food crisis, to supporting homeless people into permanent
- [Carer's Wellbeing Forum - Beechworth](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-wellbeing-forum-beechworth/) - Are you caring for an older person at home? Come along to a free Carer’s information session, in partnership with Murray PHN. The session will include a discussion and morning tea to learn about carer support services. Topics include: Wellbeing as a carer: Caring for yourself, while caring for someone else.Services available for carers in
- [Summer Vibes at Preston Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/summer-preston-op-shop/) - You are invited to be one of the first to experience fresh summer vibes at our Preston store. Head in-store on 2nd December between 5pm - 9pm to be one of the first to experience our specially curated summer styles. ✔ Quality pre-loved summer fashion✔ Amazing accessories✔ Fabulous homewares✔ Vintage finds✔ Quirky collectables✔ And much
- [Morning Tea - 16 Days of Activism](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/morning-tea-16-days-of-activism/) - Join us on Wednesday 7th December at 10am in Moreland Hall at Jessie Street for a special event to recognise the strength and resilience of all the family violence survivors we've had the privilege of working with in the AOD sector. The event will start with a smoking ceremony led by Uncle Ron Briggs, followed
- [$1 Sale at Preston Uniting Op Shop](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/preston-uniting-op-shop-sale/) - Everything at Preston Uniting Op Shop is $1. That's right... $1! For one day only, it’s time for some shopping therapy. On 26th November Uniting's Preston store is the place to be as we clear out our winter stock and get ready for Summer. Have fun rummaging through our stock and discovering hidden op
- [16 Days of Activism Forum 2022](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/16-days-of-activism-forum-2022/) - Please join us for an online forum for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, hosted by Women's Health in the South East (WHISE), in partnership with Women With Disabilities Victoria (WDV). Everyone deserves to live in a safe, equal and respectful community and home. Violence against women and girls with a lived experience of
- [Walk for Gender Equality - Sale](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/walk-for-gender-equality-sale-2022/) - Friday the 25th of November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the United Nations 16 days of Activism ending International Human Rights Day, 10 December. For the first day of 16 days of Activism (25 November), Uniting will be walking for equality at 1pm. Central Gippsland Health
- [Walk for Gender Equality - Traralgon](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/walk-for-gender-equality-2022/) - Friday the 25th of November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the United Nations 16 days of Activism ending International Human Rights Day, 10 December. For the first day of 16 days of Activism (25 November), Uniting will be walking for equality at 1:45pm. The walk will
- [2022 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) - Melbourne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/wafv-melbourne-2022/) - The 2022 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) will take place across Victoria on Friday 25 November at 11.30am. Step out in orange and unite with thousands of people across Victoria to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and violence against women, at the 14th Annual Walk Against Family
- [Anti-Poverty Week Launch - Tasmania](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-launch-tasmania/) - Anti-Poverty Week 2022 is an opportunity to raise awareness of what poverty looks like in Australia in 2022, and advocate for the large, systemic solutions that are required to ending it. Jeremy Pettet (Uniting Vic.Tas) and Kim Haworth (Salvation Army Tasmania) are Co-Chairs for Anti-Poverty Week Tasmania. Guest Speaker: Commissioner for Children and Young People
- ['Can't afford to live' Report launch](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cant-afford-to-live-report-launch/) - There are a million reasons why someone can end up living below the poverty line, but there are only a few reasons they stay there. Anti-Poverty Week 2022 is an opportunity to raise awareness of what poverty looks like in Australia in 2022, and advocate for the large, systemic solutions that are required to ending
- [The Sideshow Gamble Experiment](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/the-sideshow-gamble-experiment/) - Games, prizes, entertainment by 3 Days Reign and onsite catering. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to participate. Participants arriving at the site can choose to participate in the sideshow games or go straight to the recreational area. If they choose the Sideshow, they receive a set number of tokens
- [Youth School Holiday Workshop - Horsham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-school-holiday-workshop-horsham/) - A one-day event held during school holidays for young people in years 6, 7, 8 and 9. The Workshop is designed to provide young people who may experience social isolation, anxiety and other stressors, with an afternoon of fun activities whilst also encouraging social interactions, teamwork and improving their sense of wellbeing. Fun to be
- [Uniting Family Violence Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/uniting-family-violence-information-session/) - Uniting Vic Tas are offering the opportunity for you to learn more about the Family Violence programs, specifically the Mens Behaviour Change Program. If you are interested in working for Uniting but want to get some more information before applying this is the perfect opportunity. Join us for a free information session to
- [Create positive change, Volunteering Information Expo.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/create-positive-change-volunteering-information-expo/) - Make every moment count. Join our volunteer team and make a difference. There are lots of different ways you can get involved. Maybe a regular commitment or just help at busy times like Christmas. We need volunteers across a variety of services. Emergency Relief Op Shops Christmas (incl prep) Lifeline Logistics support Admin/other support
- [Young Carers (12 and under) Trivia Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/young-carers-12-and-under-trivia-session/) - This trivia session will include a wide variety of questions and topics – from history, to movies, to general knowledge. This session will also be a chance to virtually meet other young carers and have some fun! Winner gets a prize from the Carer Gateway team
- [Navigating Job Search Workshop for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/navigating-job-search-workshop-for-carers/) - This workshop provides information on how to navigate the current job market whilst managing caring responsibilities and requirements.Topics include: Setting yourself up for success: Getting yourself into the mindset to look for work ​ Applying different Job Search strategies​ Targeting your job search ​ Highlight your skills: Building a resume and cover letter ​ Uncover the hidden job market Register
- [An Education Support Workshop for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/an-education-support-workshop-for-carers/) - This workshop is designed to support carers in, or working toward, Education. Set yourself up for successful study by learning and implementing skills for effective education. Topics Include: Learn how to create the ideal study space Establish a plan for managing your time, incorporating carer commitments and study requirements Implement a goal-oriented reward system for
- [Resiliency Workshop for Carers](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/resiliency-workshop-for-carers/) - As a Carer, developing awareness around your own situation, behaviours, needs and desires is important. This program allows you to explore and navigate tools and resources to develop understanding and manage your life, both within your caring role and as an independent person. Topics Include: Developing your understanding of resilience Gaining insight into how thoughts
- [9th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/9th-annual-melbourne-firefighter-stair-climb/) - They are stepping up to fight depression, PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) and suicide by climbing the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in Melbourne fully laden down with 25kgs of breathing apparatus and ‘emergency turnout gear’. This year, the 600 firefighters and other emergency service personnel participating in the 2022 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb
- [VIRTUAL EVENT - 9th Annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/virtual-event-9th-annual-melbourne-firefighter-stair-climb/) - They are stepping up to fight depression, PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) and suicide. They will climb the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in Melbourne fully laden down with 25kgs of breathing apparatus and ‘emergency turnout gear’. Through their work, firefighters and other emergency service personnel are acutely aware that mental health has emerged
- [Homelessness Week 2022 Awareness BBQ, Ringwood](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/homelessness-week-2022-awareness-bbq-ringwood/) - A BBQ to acknowledge and raise awareness about the impacts of Homelessness in our community.
- [Sausage Sizzle, Horsham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/sausage-sizzle-horsham/) - All welcome. All proceeds will be used to purchase tents, sleeping bags and swags. Sponsored by Grampians Community Health, Uniting and The Salvation Army.
- [Art Show & Exhibition, Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/art-show-exhibition-ballarat/) - Homelessness is an annual event to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness in Australia via national and local community events. Experiencing Homelessness will provide the community with an opportunity to explore the challenges and difficulties of people experiencing homelessness. It will also showcase the joy of those who find a home after
- [Homeward Bound Walk, Wyndham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/homeward-bound-walk-wyndham/) - Come along to our Homeward Bound Walk to help raise awareness about homelessness. Meet at Uniting 19 Duncans Road, Werribee. The walk will take approximately 30 minutes and end at Notorious Cafe. See poster for further detail.
- [Take Action Day, Ballarat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/take-action-day-ballarat/) - Homelessness Week is an annual event to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness in Australia via national and local community events. Take Action Day is about how YOU can help. What you CAN do to make a difference. Every donation, every item, every act of kindness helps to meet the needs of
- [Cuppa & Chat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cuppa-chat-2/) - Our weekly program is designed to support and encourage members of our community who have felt disconnected due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hub is a welcoming place to sit down and have a chat over a cup of coffee.
- [2022 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/2022-nike-melbourne-marathon-festival/) - Run for Uniting in this years Melbourne Marathon Festival, and help make a difference for individuals, families and communities in Victoria. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the finish line at the MCG to cheers from supporters, family and friends. Event details 7:00am - 42.195km
- [In-Person Peer Support Group - Wangaratta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group-wangaratta-august-18/) - Are you feeling isolated? Would you like to socialise with carers just like yourself? Do you live in/around Wangaratta? We can help. This is a group for unpaid carers who are looking to create a support network, connect with other carers and have fun. Register your interest Find out more about Carer Gateway
- [In-Person Peer Support Group - Wangaratta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group-wangaratta-august-4/) - Are you feeling isolated? Would you like to socialise with carers just like yourself? Do you live in/around Wangaratta? We can help. This is a group for unpaid carers who are looking to create a support network, connect with other carers and have fun. Register your interest Find out more about Carer Gateway
- [In-Person Peer Support Group - Wangaratta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group-wangaratta-july-21/) - Are you feeling isolated? Would you like to socialise with carers just like yourself? Do you live in/around Wangaratta? We can help. This is a group for unpaid carers who are looking to create a support network, connect with other carers and have fun. Register your interest Find out more about Carer Gateway
- [In-Person Peer Support Group - Wangaratta](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/peer-support-group-wangaratta-july/) - Are you feeling isolated? Would you like to socialise with carers just like yourself? Do you live in/around Wangaratta? We can help. This is a group for unpaid carers who are looking to create a support network, connect with other carers and have fun. Register your interest Find out more about Carer Gateway
- [Push for better mental health.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/push-for-better-mental-health/) - Lifeline Melbourne and Lifeline Ballarat, operated by Uniting Vic.Tas, are two of the beneficiaries of this year’s The Push Up Challenge. Together, Lifeline and The Push Up Challenge aim to raise awareness about mental health and the impact of suicide on Australians. Participants will take on 3,139 push-ups across 24 days in June,
- [Let’s talk interview.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/lets-talk-interview/) - This webinar focuses on job interview preparation, interview etiquette and successful interview communication. Topics in this webinar include: Preparing for a job interview Calming the nerves Presenting yourself for an interview Selling your skills Nailing an interview If you are unable to attend one of our webinars and want to know how CESP can help
- [Building Blocks, navigating job search.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/building-blocks-navigating-job-search/) - This webinar focuses on how to navigate the current job market whilst managing your caring responsibilities and requirements. Topics in this webinar include: Setting yourself up for success and getting yourself into the mindset to look for work Job search strategies Targeting your job search Building a resume and cover letter Uncovering the hidden job
- [Know your feelings, emotional intelligence workshop.](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/know-your-feelings-emotional-intelligence-workshop/) - This webinar focuses on personal development and emotional intelligence. You will develop an awareness of your own emotions and will be provided tools and resources to build your resilience, manage your emotions and increase your motivation. Topics in this webinar include: The 5 Universal Emotions Self-Awareness Self-Management Social Awareness Managing Relationships If you are unable
- [KOMAK Family Health Information Session](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/komak-family-health-information-session/) - Our KOMAK program will be holding a family health information session for the Afghan community in the Greater Dandenong and City of Casey. Topics covered: Women's health Mental health Information about the COVID-19 vaccination A nurse will also be available to administer vaccinations Get in touch 03 8792 8999 komacprogram@vt.uniting.org
- [Carer Gateway Information Sessions – Gippsland](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/carer-gateway-information-sessions-gippsland/) - Carer Gateway is a national program that offers a free and diverse range of services to support carers manage their caring role. Uniting Carer Gateway will be running two information sessions in conjunction with the East Gippsland Shire Council to provide valuable insight into the program. See details below: Where: Paynesville Library (Service Centre)When: Wednesday
- [Accidental Counsellor](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/accidental-counsellor-may-12/) - Register online. Regardless of your profession or industry, it is highly likely you will at some point encounter challenging or emotionally distressed individuals. The Accidental Counsellor workshop is aimed at those who would like to be able to safely and effectively support friends, family, colleagues and strangers who are in distress or experiencing a crisis.
- [Youth School Holiday Workshop - Murtoa](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-school-holiday-workshop-murtoa/) - A one-day event held during school holidays for young people in years 6, 7, 8 and 9. The Workshop is designed to provide young people who may experience social isolation, anxiety and other stressors, with an afternoon of fun activities whilst also encouraging social interactions, teamwork and improving their sense of wellbeing. Fun to be
- [Youth School Holiday Workshop - Rainbow](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-school-holiday-workshop-rainbow/) - A one-day event held during school holidays for young people in years 6, 7, 8 and 9. The Workshop is designed to provide young people who may experience social isolation, anxiety and other stressors, with an afternoon of fun activities whilst also encouraging social interactions, teamwork and improving their sense of wellbeing. Fun to be
- [Youth School Holiday Workshop - Stawell](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-school-holiday-workshop-stawell/) - A one-day event held during school holidays for young people in years 6, 7, 8 and 9. The Workshop is designed to provide young people who may experience social isolation, anxiety and other stressors, with an afternoon of fun activities whilst also encouraging social interactions, teamwork and improving their sense of wellbeing. Fun to be
- [Youth School Holiday Workshop - Harrow](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-school-holiday-workshop-harrow/) - A one-day event held during school holidays for young people in years 6, 7, 8 and 9. The Workshop is designed to provide young people who may experience social isolation, anxiety and other stressors, with an afternoon of fun activities whilst also encouraging social interactions, teamwork and improving their sense of wellbeing. Fun to be
- [2022 Walk for Justice & Freedom for Refugees](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/2022-walk-for-justice-freedom-for-refugees/) - Music from 1.30pm, Speakers at 2pm End Detention, Permanent Visas, Safe and Secure Futures At Uniting we face injustice head on. We stand up for what is right and true with confidence and strength. We believe the world is made a better place through action. Support the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice and
- [Murray to Moyne](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/murray-to-moyne/) - Murray to Moyne is run on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April 2022. Team Life Cycle will ride 520km all up, from Echuca to Port Fairy relay style over the 2 days. Team Life Cycle is raising money for Uniting’s mental health services. The Murray to Moyne is a well-established event that encourages riders to
- [Walk Against Family Violence - Dandenong](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/walk-against-family-violence-dandenong/) - Meet at 11.50am at Uniting, 51 Princess Highway Dandenong. We will walk to Harmony Square and back to the Dandenong office. Together, we can prevent family violence and violence against women. You can show your support for victim-survivors and help send a message across Victoria that family violence and violence against women is never
- [Walk Against Family Violence - Shepparton](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/walk-against-family-violence-shepparton/) - Meet at 136 Maude Street, Shepparton. Together, we can prevent family violence and violence against women. You can show your support for victim-survivors and help send a message across Victoria that family violence and violence against women is never okay by organising a walk, wearing orange, and sharing a video or photo from your walk using #WAFV2021, #WhyWeWalk and #WAFV hashtags on social media.
- [Games Morning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/games-morning/) - Our weekly program is designed to help you reconnect with your community, all you need to do with your competitive spirit!
- [Games Morning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/games-morning-23-nov/) - Our weekly program is designed to help you reconnect with your community, all you need to do with your competitive spirit!
- [Games Morning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/games-morning-30-nov/) - Our weekly program is designed to help you reconnect with your community, all you need to do with your competitive spirit!
- [Games Morning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/games-morning-7-dec/) - Our weekly program is designed to help you reconnect with your community, all you need to do with your competitive spirit!
- [Games Morning](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/games-morning-21-dec/) - Our weekly program is designed to help you reconnect with your community, all you need to do with your competitive spirit!
- [Cuppa & Chat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cuppa-chat-25-nov/) - Our weekly program is designed to support and encourage members of our community who have felt disconnected due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hub is a welcoming place to sit down and have a chat over a cup of coffee.
- [Cuppa & Chat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cuppa-chat-2-dec/) - Our weekly program is designed to support and encourage members of our community who have felt disconnected due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hub is a welcoming place to sit down and have a chat over a cup of coffee.
- [Cuppa & Chat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cuppa-chat-9-dec/) - Our weekly program is designed to support and encourage members of our community who have felt disconnected due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hub is a welcoming place to sit down and have a chat over a cup of coffee.
- [Cuppa & Chat](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/cuppa-chat-16-dec/) - Our weekly program is designed to support and encourage members of our community who have felt disconnected due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hub is a welcoming place to sit down and have a chat over a cup of coffee.
- [Annual Public Meeting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/annual-public-meeting-2/) - Jude Munro, Board Chair, and Bronwyn Pike, Chief Executive Officer of Uniting in Victoria and Tasmania, invite you to the 2021 Annual Public Meeting of Uniting Vic.Tas. The event includes a presentation of our employee, consumer, volunteer and carer Recognition Awards and launches our 2020/2021 Annual Report. Where: Online Register here. Your registration
- [Technology and Addiction Part 2: Gaming and eSports](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/technology-and-addiction-part-2-gaming-and-esports/) - The TriPeaks webinar will explore various aspects of video games addiction. Presenters include Professor Mark Griffiths, Nottingham Trent University; Professor Antonio Verdejo-Garcia, Monash University; and Mandy Buchholtz, Uniting Vic.Tas. Hosted by Victorian HealthCare Association Register here
- [2021 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/2021-nike-melbourne-marathon/) - Where: Start Line: Batman Avenue (150m North of Rod Laver Arena)Finish Line: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Run for Uniting at this years Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, and help make a difference for individuals, families and communities in Victoria. Circle around Albert Park Lake, Flinders Street Station, pass the St Kilda beach foreshore and cross the
- [Gifford Arts Exhibition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/gifford-arts-exhibition/) - Baring your soul in Gallery 1 celebrates the relationship between members of the Gifford Arts Group and how their art positively impacts the wider community of neighbours, family and friends in Maroondah. Gifford Arts is an inclusive arts program that has been running for over 10 years in Croydon North, supported by Uniting.Paradise Lost in Gallery 2 by Alexander Pinkster features a new series of
- [Meet and Eat Events- Health and Wellbeing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/meet-and-eat-events-health-and-wellbeing-12-may/) - Join us to meet up with friends and other community members to support each other and to find out more about relevant local services. This is part of a series of events to help support our community as it recovers from drought, fire and Covid-19. We will be joined by Ramahyuck Dental, Lifeline,
- [Meet and Eat- Financial Matters Event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/meet-and-eat-financial-matters-event-21-april/) - Join us to meet up with friends and other community members to support each other and to find out more about relevant local services. This is the first in a series of events to help support our community as it recovers from drought, fire and Covid-19. We will be joined by Anglicare Financial
- [Meet and Eat- Financial Matters Event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/meet-and-eat-financial-matters-event-28-april/) - Join us to meet up with friends and other community members to support each other and to find out more about relevant local services. This is part of a series of events to help support our community as it recovers from drought, fire and Covid-19. We will be joined by Anglicare Financial Counselling,
- [Meet and Eat Events- Health and Wellbeing](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/meet-and-eat-events-health-and-wellbeing-19-may/) - Join us to meet up with friends and other community members to support each other and to find out more about relevant local services. This is part of a series of events to help support our community as it recovers from drought, fire and Covid-19. We will be joined by Ramahyuck Dental, Lifeline,
- [Regional LGBTIQA+ Community of Practice](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/regional-lgbtiqa-community-of-practice/) - Join Uniting Vic. Tas. The Diversity Project, Northeast Health Wangaratta and LINE Wangaratta for the next Regional LGBTIQA+ Community of Practice. The next session will feature guest speaker Dr. Rachel Richardson, who will speak about human rights for Transgender people and the role of allies in achieving those outcomes. Dr. Rachel Richardson is a
- [The Hearing Voices Approach Training (Online)](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/the-hearing-voices-approach-training-online/) - This foundational 3-day training is for people wanting an in-depth understanding of the Hearing Voices Approach & Voice Profiling techniques. About the training This foundational 3-day training is for people wanting an in-depth understanding of the Hearing Voices Approach, gaining more confidence and tools when working with voice hearers. The second half of
- [Prahran Op Shop Event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/prahran-op-shop-event/) - Get some shopping therapy at our big Op Shop Event at Uniting Prahran. Our Op Shop Sale Event will showcase a range of quality pre-loved and other donated fashion items, jewellery and accessories, homewares, books, collectibles, artwork and more. Best of all, every dollar you spend helps support the vital programs and services Uniting
- [Sunday Lunch Fundraiser](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/__trashed/) - Take a break from shopping and join Uniting Coburg in the church hall for a multi-cultural lunch and some musical entertainment. Bring your friends, neighbors and family. Tickets: Adults $20Children under 12 $10 Register to attend
- [Youth Mentoring Information Sessions](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/youth-mentoring-information-sessions/) - Uniting Vic Tas, Centre for Participation and Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN are joining forces to highlight the need for more volunteer youth mentors in the Wimmera. To learn more about becoming a mentor and the role you can play in having a positive impact in a young person’s life, join us at one of
- [Annual Public Meeting](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/annual-public-meeting/) - You're invited by Jude Munro, Board Chair and Bronwyn Pike, Chief Executive Officer of Uniting in Victoria and Tasmania to the Annual Public Meeting of Uniting Vic.Tas. This will be an opportunity for us to reflect together on the achievements of the past year as well as looking ahead. The event will present an overview
- [Pancake Day - Wimmera Wellbeing Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-wimmera-wellbeing-centre/) - Uniting are pleased to be partnering with the Community Activation Social Isolation (CASI) initiative to bring you Pancake Day at the Wimmera Wellbeing Centre on Thursday 25 March, 2021. Price 1 pancake for $5 or 3 pancakes for $10 Cash only Free tea and coffee available (if dining in) How to pre-order Download a preorder
- [Bendigo Suicide Pevention and Awareness Walk](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/bendigo-suicide-pevention-and-awareness-walk/) - SPAN Suicide Prevention Awareness NetworkTough times pass Bendigo Suicide Prenvention and Awareness Walk Save the Date - 22 March 2020, 11am Catering | Entertainment | Butterfly Ceremony Guest Speaker- The Naked Farmer Learn more and keep up to date at spancv.org.au
- [Geelong Pride March](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/geelong-pride-march/) - The march assembly area will be at Johnstone Park, Geelong at 10:30am on Sunday the 9 February 2020. The march starts at 11.30am sharp, marching loud and proud through Geelong's CBD. The march concludes at approximately 12.30pm back at Johnstone Park, Geelong ready for the Geelong Rainbow Festival Fair Day, with entertainment beginning at 1pm.
- [TasPride Parade and Party In the Park](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/taspride-parade-and-party-in-the-park/) - Dress up in your pride colours and be visible, political, supportive, fun or as celebratory as you fancy. Marshalling from 12pm at Salvation Army Citadel/Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre car park (corner Elizabeth and Patrick Streets), leaving at 1pm and walking to Franklin Square, via Elizabeth, Liverpool and Murray Streets in Hobart. The march will be followed
- [Join Uniting Vic.Tas at the 2020 Midsumma Pride March](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/join-uniting-vic-tas-at-the-2020-midsumma-pride-march/) - The 25th Anniversary of Pride March will grace the streets of St Kilda on Sunday 2 February 2020. This year Uniting Vic.Tas will march for the first time, with a call to Fear less, love more. The March forms part of the Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s premier LGBTIQ+ cultural festival, celebrating solidarity in gender and sexuality
- [Rising Stars showcase spectacular](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/rising-stars-showcase-spectacular/) - Rising Stars celebrates the accomplishments of participants in our programs for people with disability, including Connect South, Connecting Communities Eastern, Kids Under Kanvas, ABI Respite and Fire and Clay. The event is also a thank you to family members, friends and carers for all their hard work and support in 2019! Artwork and handmade craft
- [Artist Showcase](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/artist-showcase/) - An artist showcase concert to raise funds for Uniting's homeless women's services in outer east Melbourne. Dinner and drinks also availiable at menu/bar prices. Artists: Oh SuzannahB& D Duo Dayle Alison Walker Michelle Chandler Band
- [Celebrating 10 years of supporting people who hear voices](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/celebrating-10-years-of-supporting-people-who-hear-voices/) - You're invited to join our Voices Vic team in celebrating 10 years of supporting people who hear voices. Voices Vic is a state-wide award winning program led by people with a lived experience, which seeks to improve the lives of people who hear voices. The team will also mark World Hearing Voices Day, which is
- [It's OK to talk about suicide](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/its-ok-to-talk-about-suicide-2/) - Community Awareness Walk 2019 World Suicide Prevention Day is Tuesday 10 September 2019 To mark this day you can join us for a Community Walk along the Yarra to Princes Bridge. Anyone who has been touched by suicide is welcome. It will be a gentle walk with some brief formalities and other activities that will
- [Children's Day - Eastern VACCA](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/childrens-day-eastern-vacca/) - This free event will include:A welcome to Country with Aunty Kim Wandin · BBQ lunch and food all day · Aboriginal dancers and didgeridoo · Cultural activities · Elders space · Face painting · Roo Keeprs Animals · Aboriginal artifacts display · DJ · Lucky door prizes and morePlease note this is a smoke and
- [Family Day - Southern VACCA](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/family-day-southern-vacca/) - This free event will include:Aboriginal cultural displays and activities · Aboriginal Dancers · Aboriginal Games · Blender Bikes · Animal Farm · Face Painting · Photo Booth · Army Obstacle · Handball with St Kilda Footballers · Lunch and much more!Please note this is a tobacco and alcohol free event. For more information see our
- [NAIDOC Family Film Fesitival - Ovens Murray VACCA](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-family-film-fesitival-ovens-murray-vacca/) - This event was organised in partnership with Dirrawarra, Charles Sturt University, Aboriginal Victoria, Victoria Police, Rural City of Wangaratta and Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
- [NAIDOC Albury Wodonga Main Event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-albury-wodonga-main-event/) - This is a free event, all are welcome Enjoy musicians, dancers, stalls, flag-raising, kids activities, smoking ceremony
- [Family Day - Gippsland VACCA & Ramahyuck](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/family-day-gippsland-vacca-ramahyuck/) - This free event will include:A BBQ Lunch · Cultural Activities · Jumping Castle · Pony Rides · Animal Farm · Smoothie Bike · Face Painting and more!Please note this is a smoke and alcohol free event.For further information see the Facebook event or please contact:VACCA: Bel Kostos on (03) 5135 6055Ramahyuck Co-op: Merinda Harrison-Drake on
- [NAIDOC Children's Day - Western VACCA](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-childrens-day-western-vacca/) - This free event will include:Acknowledgement of Country · Smoking Ceremony · Art & Cultural activities · BBQ lunch · Hawthorn Football player Jarman Impey will be running footy clinic alongside Scotty Krakouer · Jumping castles · Animals on the move, a native experience · PCYC Commit to be Fit program · NAIDOC T-Shirts · NAIDOC
- [NAIDOC Children's Day - Northern VACCA](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-childrens-day-northern-vacca/) - This free event will include:A welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony with Aunty Diane Kerr · Lunch · Face painting · Jewellery making · Indigenous Hip Hop · Children's Disco with DJ Fosters · Singing by Brett Lee · Free bike raffle and much more!Please note this is a smoke and alcohol free event. For
- [Homelessness Week Photography Exhibition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/homelessness-week-photography-exhibition/) - This year Homelessness Week will take place from 4 – 10 August. Uniting in Gippsland invited people at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness to take photographs that reflect their lives and how they feel they fit into their community. An exhibition of these photographs will take place in Sale during Homelessness Week. Open hours:Monday
- [NAIDOC March](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/naidoc-march/) - The March will commence at 10:30 am from Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) and concludes at Federation Square. We welcome all people, councils, organisations, and businesses to come and march with us. Vic NAIDOC merchandise will be available for purchase on the day. During the march we will pass: Fig Tree on top of Gertrude Street Pastor
- [Uniting Presents: Into the Limelight](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/uniting-presents-into-the-limelight/) - Into the Limelight participants are mentored by filmmaking professionals to write, develop and perform in a series of short comedic films. The result is showcased in this wildly imaginative selection of stories told through film: from a bromance between a glass of juice and a piece of popcorn, to an epic battle with caffeine-hungry coffee
- [Refugee Week Cohesion Festival 2019](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/refugee-week-cohesion-festival-2019/) - Join us on Friday 21 June for a day full of music, children’s activities, food and information stalls. Help us celebrate the rich diversity of our community. Date: Friday 21 June 2019Time: 9.30am – 6pmLocation: Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows
- [IDAHOBIT Day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/idahobit-day/) - All are welcome to enjoy a BBQ lunch and a rainbow flag raising ceremony at 12.30pm Friday 17 May at the La Trobe University Shepparton Campus to celebrate IDAHOBIT Day. The event will be hosted by La Trobe Shepparton Students Association in partnership with La Trobe University Shepparton, The Ally Network at La Trobe, The
- [Winter Breakfast 2019](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/winter-breakfast-2019/)
- [Making a difference - designing for change](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/making-a-difference-designing-for-change/) - This year's annual commencement lecture will introduce Professor Erin Wilson, who has recently joined CSI as the Uniting Kildonan Chair in Community Services Innovation. Through discussion of a range of projects and approaches, Erin will explore ideas in the deliberate design of activities and projects so that they both make a difference and this difference
- [Uniting Pancake Day event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/uniting-pancake-day-event/) - Uniting will be selling pancakes to raise money for its services across Victoria and Tasmania. Have a morning snack for a good cause! Find out more about Pancake Day
- [Pancake Day 2019](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pancake-day-2019/) - For the past 18 years, people have been coming together to enjoy pancakes and raise money for community services run by Uniting across Victoria and Tasmania. By hosting a Pancake Day event during March or April, you will help local people in need. Pancake Day is a great chance to come together, have some fun
- [Are you paying too much for electricity?](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/are-you-paying-too-much-for-electricity/) - MoneyMinded is a free workshop developed to provide impartial and expert training on everyday money matters. It aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of your financial rights and responsibilities, and learn more about valuable financial support services. We can cover a range of topics to do with utilities bills. Getting the best electricity and
- [Walk to Change the Story](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/walk-to-change-the-story/) - Organised by Gippsland Lakes Community Health, in conjunction with other local health and community service providers, this event is part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, a global movement designed to end violence against women. Uniting Vic. Tas is taking part in this event. Walk to Change the Story aims to raise awareness about
- [Anti-Poverty Week Community BBQ](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-community-bbq/) - Information packs including material on educational supports within the community and financial literacy resources will be provided. Financial literacy appointments will also be available. All are welcome to attend.
- [Anti-Poverty Week Church Service and Morning Tea](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-church-service-and-morning-tea/) - All are invited to stay and share some hospitality together. Money raised from an offering at the end of the service will support the CatholicCare Multicultural Services program, Stitches. This program assists women, in particular refugees, to combat isolation, increase conversation opportunities, whilst learning to or sharing skills around sewing. All are welcome to attend.
- [Anti-Poverty Week Combined Charity Expo](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-combined-charity-expo/) - This is the fifth year local charities have come together to raise awareness of poverty within their local community and elsewhere. Vinnies, CatholicCare, City Mission, the Benevolent Society and Uniting will all take part in this year’s expo. There will be displays explaining local services and the different 'faces' of poverty locally, across Australia and
- [Nobucks and Wesley Centre Anti-Poverty Week Community BBQ](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/nobucks-and-wesley-centre-anti-poverty-week-community-bbq/) - There will be a sausage sizzle, salads and cake. This will take place in the Wesley Centre car park. All are welcome to attend.
- [Art For The Heart Exhibition](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/art-for-the-heart-exhibition/) - It offers a space for people to tell their stories of loss, love & hope in new ways and to bring the community together to share the often hidden experiences of grief. This year Tobin Brothers has chosen Uniting as the beneficiary from the silent auction held throughout the exhibition, for which many of the artists
- [Pink Breakfast](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/pink-breakfast/) - This year is all about Hearts & Hope. So please think and dress pink and join us for a yummy breakfast, wonderful company and the knowledge that together we can make a difference. There will be an opportunity to contribute to our Tribute Tree remember those we have loved. Entry by Donation
- [California Gully op shop open day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/california-gully-op-shop-open-day/) - Come along to find some great bargains, and meet our wonderful volunteers. Senior card holders will receive a 50% discount. Enjoy a piece of cake, cup of coffee or sausage from the BBQ for just a gold coin donation. If you would like to know more about volunteering at California Gully op shop please contact us
- [Horses For Hope Demonstration](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/horses-for-hope-demonstration/) - Join us for a demonstration of the Horses for Hope method, impact and ethos. See how equine assisted learning and therapy could benefit the people you know or work with to achieve their goals.
- [Out of the Shadows Walk](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/out-of-the-shadows-walk/) - The Out of the Shadows walk is a Lifeline event held to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10 every year. Ballarat’s event is organised by the Ballarat and District Suicide Prevention Network. Lifeline Ballarat is a proud member and partner of the network. Join us as we walk to: raise awareness remember those
- [Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 201](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/melbourne-firefighter-stair-climb-2018/) - In this 5th annual event, 650 firefighters will “step up to fight depression, PTSD and suicide” by climbing 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus. This year they aim to raise an unbelievable $700,000 for research and support of mental health services. Half of any funds raised will
- [International Overdose Awareness Day](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/international-overdose-awareness-day/) - Friday, August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. All over the world, events will be held to raise awareness of overdose, acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends and reduce the stigma of deaths or permanent injuries resulting from overdose. Uniting ReGen will be hosting an event to remember those we’ve lost
- [It's OK to talk about Suicide](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/its-ok-to-talk-about-suicide/) - To mark this day you can join us for a Community Walk along the Yarra to Princes Bridge.
- [Homeward Bound](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/homeward-bound/) - Students, homelessness workers and community leaders from the easternmetro region will walk the perimeter of Ringwood Lake and listen to the storiesof people who have experienced homelessness. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food donations for those experiencing homelessness. Find us near the soundshell for a Free BBQ lunch and Coffee available for
- [Blanket Wyndham](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/blanket-wyndham/) - Uniting Werribee Support and Housing are calling upon donations of blankets that will be given to those who are sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness. Information about the upcoming census will also be available with a focus on the importance of counting those experiencing homelessness in data collection. Donations of blankets will be collected at the
- [Community Lunch and information stall](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/community-lunch-and-information-stall/) - A Community lunch and information stall to raise awareness for Homelessness Week 2018. Join Uniting in its work to support those who need it most.
- [Bush Dance, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/bush-dance-in-support-of-the-asylum-seeker-welcome-centre/) - Brunswick Uniting Church holds a significant annual fundraiser each year for the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre, which is also run from the Brunswick Uniting Church Hall. This year’s event is a Bush Dance with a range of fundraising (and fun) activities during the evening. Join in the fun with live music, dancing, games, sausage
- [Horses for Hope Demonstration](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/horses-hope-demonstration/) - See how equine assisted learning and therapy could benefit the people you work with to achieve their goals.
- [Launch - Art from the Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/launch-art-from-the-village/) - The Gifford Village Community Centre in conjunction with the Croydon North Uniting church are proud to welcome all to their upcoming art exhibition at the Maroondah Access Gallery in Ringwood.
- [Art from the Village](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/art-from-the-village/) - The Gifford Village Community Centre in conjunction with the Croydon North Uniting church are proud to welcome all to their upcoming art exhibition at the Maroondah Access Gallery in Ringwood.
- [Winter Breakfast event](https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/event/winter-breakfast/) - The Winter Breakfast event has traditionally launched the Winter Breakfast Program started and run by Prahran Mission, now part of Uniting.

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