b'Uniting for an inclusive, connected and just future.ForewordUniting is a contemporary expression of the Uniting Churchs commitment to social justice and community care. We have a proud history of seeking to correct injustices, to work for the eradication of poverty, and to oppose all formsof discrimination.In 1977, the newly formed Uniting Church spoke of addressing the challenges of the daily widening gap between the rich and poor. And sadly, these challenges continue for people across Victoria and Tasmania.In recent years, rising poverty and inequity,along with increasingly complex consumerneeds are placing unprecedented demand on our services and workforce. At the same time, we are grappling with increased competition for skilled community service workers, a national decline in volunteering which has further exacerbating labour shortfalls, and the challenges of restricted availability of funding.4 Uniting 2030 Strategy'