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Sunday 25 January 2026

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A recent evaluation of our Family Preservation and Reunification Program (FPR) has found strong evidence that the program is making a meaningful …
Emergency relief services are a vital component of Australia’s social safety net, providing essential food and material aid to individuals and families …
Jestiner leads with compassion and cultural insight, strengthening Family Services and Uniting’s CALD Working Group. By amplifying CALD voices and championing lived …
This year marks 100 years of op shops in Australia. Today, Uniting Op Shops continue this legacy, offering community connection, unique finds, …
For more than a decade, Lahrissa has been a Uniting consumer. Today, she uses her lived experience to strengthen Eastern Family Services …

Allan’s story.

Allan, who recently moved into new community housing in Wangaratta, values the freedom, independence, and sense of safety his own home provides …
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 …

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

If you’re heading out for a meal, picking up takeaway, catching a film at the State Cinema or strolling down Elizabeth Street, …
What’s on: ✨ 30% off all pre-loved treasures* 🎁 Gift card giveaways on the day 🌈 Pride-inspired pieces and fabulous finds   …
Funds raised from Pancake Day events directly support our programs that assist some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our …
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 …
Does your child worry about making a mistake or being embarrassed in front of others? Does your child worry about fitting in …
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 …