What do you

believe in?

We believe in the dignity, worth and rights of every person.
As one of the largest not-for-profit community services providers in Victoria and Tasmania, we support people in times of need.

Compassionate and practical services.

Our programs and services support people facing social challenges such as financial hardship, homelessness, child poverty, poor mental health, substance misuse and family violence.

We welcome all people, no matter your gender, ethnicity, age, faith, disability, culture or sexuality. We listen to and work with the unique needs and strengths of every person.

Our practical and compassionate services could help you overcome the challenges you’re facing and create opportunities to live your best life.

Help to create a future to believe in

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Help transform lives

Right now, more people than ever are coming to our services seeking food relief and a safe and stable home. You can help them with a gift to Uniting today.

Volunteer with us

Join our network of 1,500+ dedicated volunteers and make a difference in your local community.

Advocate for change

Positive change is possible when we speak up and stand as one to protect our most vulnerable.

Real stories

Gabbi’s story.

Gabbi and her partner Jesse experienced the impact of the housing shortage firsthand. Despite Gabbi having a job and them both growing …

Class acts of kindness.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) have been donating food and other essential items to Uniting’s Food For Families program for over …

Eva’s story.

Eva is a Consumer Partner and member of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Working Group, Consumer Partner Steering Committee, Asylum Seeker Welcome …
The congregation, has collected food and non-perishable items for Uniting’s Food For Families program since 2018. “Our congregation has been overwhelmingly supportive …
When Louise introduced the Food For Families program to her students at Buninyong Uniting Kindergarten, she never knew how widely popular it …

Evan’s story.

Evan has battled through mental health struggles and housing instability since he was 20 years old. Now settled in his Uniting home, …
Led by Uniting’s team in Wodonga, the Ruffy project is a new initiative which makes swags locally to distribute to those sleeping …
It was a single match of table tennis – a sport Bruce both didn’t enjoy nor claimed to be any good at …
Ramadan initially struggled with the change. The familiarity of school was no longer available, and he had to adapt to being more …
Salma came to the Being a Parent (BaP) program overwhelmed and anxious about raising her children in a new country. She was …
The national cost-of-living crisis and housing emergency has seen many Tasmanians plunged into a state of desperation as they worry how they …
Emily initially had her reservations about becoming a foster carer. As a young, single woman living in rural Victoria, she wondered if …
Mariam* is a 23-year-old mother who came to the Young Parents’ Program (YPP) as a self-referral looking for support with her parenting. At …
Meet Christie*, an extraordinary foster carer who, along with her loving husband and two children, has dedicated over ten years to providing …
Kelli remembers being locked down in her home for two weeks without warning.
If you have ever been to Hartley’s community dining room in Prahran, you likely will have spotted Ian Harris flaunting a black, …
Anthony volunteers as a Crisis Support worker. He supports people over the phone who may be facing a mental health crisis, and …