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Monday 9 March 2026
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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.
Invest in a sustainable community services sector that is supported by long‑term, stable funding arrangements which reflect the true cost of delivering …
Invest in a Victorian Youth Wellbeing and Stability Package that consolidates and strengthens early intervention, youth‑appropriate housing, homelessness responses & more.
Invest in a Social Service Systems Navigation Package that embeds navigation as a core, statewide early‑intervention function — complementing existing navigation roles …
Invest in a Victorian Housing Stability and Connection Package that strengthens early intervention, prevents recurrent homelessness, and ensures people experiencing housing instability.
Uniting Vic.Tas and UnitingCare Australia welcomed the opportunity to make this joint submission to the Inquiry into the Health Impacts of Alcohol …
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 …
Operated by Commonwealth Bank Australia’s Staff Social and Charity Club (CBA SSCC), the initiative sees hundreds of current and retired staff fundraising, …
Join in on the fun of fundraising. Celebrate with impact. If you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special event, how …
Real impact in the community
For Anne*, a single can of coconut cream gave her the strength to keep going.
Mum Adara knows all too well the stress and struggle of living in poverty. Adara and her son, 3, risked becoming homeless …
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 …
What is coming up at Uniting
Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is …
Suicide Prevention Awareness Network – SPAN, is a project spearheaded by Uniting’s GriefWork, and formed by 8 families who had experienced work-related …
Does your child worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed in front of others? Does your child worry about fitting in …
Love a good rummage? Get ready for a major treasure hunt with plenty of bargains. Our pop-up By the Kilo Sale* is …
The biggest thrift day of the season is back! For one day only, all donated items at Uniting Op Shops* are HALF …
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 …
Tuning in to Kids is a free 6-week parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. …
Tuning in to Teens is a 6-session parenting program that is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident in supporting …
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 …
