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Uniting to help people in need

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When you donate to Uniting, you are supporting people and local communities to thrive. Every dollar raised helps us to reach more people and provide support when it’s needed most. 

I have a great admiration for the wonderful work done by Uniting to help so many disadvantaged people in our society. "

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This is a story of how one simple event can lead to big opportunities and how community, when it comes together, can help young people thrive.

“It’s about giving families the confidence to step into community spaces, try something new and see what’s possible,”

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.

Hear the real story

Nurturing future potential.

Perhaps one of life’s harshest realities is our inability to choose the circumstances into which we are born.
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”.

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