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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.
At 71, new Myers Street resident, Trish, has moved house 46 times in her life.
At 73, Edith* should have been enjoying her retirement. Instead, she found herself homeless, living in a campervan in isolated bushlands with …
Having now been a foster carer for 10 years, Sean shared his story in the hope of inspiring others to consider opening …

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In early May, Uniting made a submission to the Tasmanian Government’s consultation on the next …
CfC Hume partners with local organisations to run three women’s groups, creating an amazing opportunity …
For 30 years, the Diversity Project has been supporting LGBTIQ+ youth in Shepparton, making it …
As the bitter cold sets in this winter, thousands of families across Victoria will struggle …
Uniting Vic.Tas welcomes the Victorian 2026/27 budget measures across homelessness, food security, financial counselling, disability …
Over the summer of 2025/26, 25-year-old Uniting Vic.Tas consumer Ruby Wyatt-Carter ran a series of …
Research exploring consumer experiences of family services has uncovered how families navigate parenting and family violence supports, with findings highlighting both key differences in their respective journeys, and the practices that help them thrive.

Leslie’s Story.

Leslie, a musician, had been living in a van for just under two years before …
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.

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Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for …
The biggest thrift day of the season is back! For one day only, all donated items at Uniting Op Shops are HALF …
Lifeline Melbourne, Lifeline Ballarat and headspace Horsham, proudly operated by Uniting Vic.Tas, are taking on the Push-Up Challenge 2026 – and we …
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 …
Do you have questions about becoming a foster carer? Looking for more information? Join us for an online chat. Join us for …
Tuning in to Teens is a 6-session parenting program that is designed to help parents and carers feel more confident in supporting …
Parenting Adolescents is a free 6-week parenting program that provides the opportunity to reflect on parenting and adolescents, and how you can …
Dads Tuning in to Kids is a free 7-session program that teaches you how to help your child understand and manage their …
Tuning in to Toddlers™ is a parenting program that focuses on the emotional connection between parents/carers and their children. This course will …