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Friday 21 November 2025

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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 …
This article explores seven meaningful ways to give—through donations, bequests, corporate and community support—and how each contribution helps Uniting provide essential services, …
A recent Uniting study shows almost two-thirds of families supported by our family services were experiencing family violence when they began receiving …
During Anti-Poverty Week, Uniting is urging the Federal Government to raise income support payments and increase affordable housing to better support Australians …
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) commissioned Uniting Social Impact Consulting to undertake research for their handbook “Better practice in responding to family …
Asking for help with gambling harm takes courage, but with support, recovery is possible and lives can be transformed.
Frances overcame alcohol dependency and completed her first half marathon to raise funds for Uniting, supporting their free alcohol and other drug …

Alisha’s story.

Alisha is a young First Nations woman from Wadawurrung country who experienced the impact of the housing crisis firsthand. “Not feeling like …
Together, we can do more. Discover how you can get involved and support our services here at Uniting.

Real impact in the community

At Christmas, family violence doesn’t stop, it escalates, leaving too many women and children in danger. Emma’s* story shows how compassion and support …
In 2017, as Melbourne gained media attention for attempts to ‘clean up’ its city in preparation for the Australian Open and summer …
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 …

What is coming up at Uniting

Join our team for a free short information session that will help you understand Uniting’s Pathways 2 Employment – known by the …
 Purple Thursday 30% Off Sale    On Thursday 27 November, visit any Uniting Op Shop and enjoy 30% off* all pre-loved items. …
The 2025 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) will take place across Victoria on Friday 21 November at 11.30am. Step out in orange …
This event runs every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Mobile library service offering free books available to read and take …
Every Wednesday 9.45am-11.30am (Weather dependent). Walk finishes at Prahran Place. Slow-paced walking with a group for approx. 4-5 km, with a coffee …
Runs 1st Thursday of the month 11.30am-2pm. Representatives from the Victorian Electoral Commission are available to answer questions for state elections, check …
3rd Wednesday of the month 1pm-2pm. 1 hour free Trivia hosted by our staff, with general knowledge questions.
This event runs every Friday 2.30pm- 4.00pm . Free basic cooking class program, developing cooking skills from raw food preparation to more …
Mondays 9.30-3.00pm. Free energy bill help, to check you are getting government concessions, find out if cheaper energy prices are available, help …