Our Network - Uniting Care Australia

Election 2010

Major church groups call for a ten year plan to overcome poverty. 20 August

UnitingCare's Election Report Card released. 19 August

Both Major Parties fall short on Social Policy Commitments. 19 August

A report card on Aged Care election promises. 18 August

UnitingCare Australia applauds the Greens in calling for a Children's Commissioner. 17 August

Coalition's Job Commitment Bonus not the answer to tackling Long-term Unemployment. 17 August

New lease of life for social services welcome. 9 August

Greens aged care policy offers action and vision. 8 August

Help for vulnerable teenagers welcome. 2 August

UnitingCare Australia launches Key Social Policy Priorities for the 2010 Federal Election at Parliament House. 2 August

Compulsory widespread income management will not address disadvantage. 28 July

Major church groups seek action on community mental health. 21 July

Draft Child Protection Standards welcome but independent National Children's Commissioner needed. 7 July

Time for Action on Gambling. 23 June

Vulnerable Australians miss out because of red tape. 31 May

Budget 2010: Election is now the best chance for the Government to deliver on its Social Inclusion Agenda. 11 May

2010 Budget priorities for action. 10 May

UnitingCare Australia calls for Ministerial Taskforce following Henry Review. 2 May

Our Network

Synods

Synods are state councils of the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA). The word "synod" also describes the annual statewide meetings of members of the Uniting Church of Australia (UCA).

The elected head of each synod is the Moderator, and a General Secretary is usually appointed as the chief executive officer.

The UCA has six synods responsible for overall support and resourcing of the church in their area - especially in community services.

While every Synod manages their community services differently, they all operate as part of the UnitingCare network.

UnitingCare Agencies

The UnitingCare network has around 400 community services agencies who administer 1,300 service delivery sites around Australia. These agencies range from small community based groups to large state-wide organisations.

The UnitingCare Network:

Is one of the largest providers of community services in Australia
Has more than 1,300 social services sites nationally - twice as many sites as McDonald's
Is present in remote, regional and metropolitan Australia
Provides services to over 2 million Australians each year
Employs 35,000 staff – as many staff as Australia Post
Is supported by 24,000 volunteers
Has an annual expenditure of around $2 billion

The UnitingCare Network of Services includes:

• Aged Care
• Children’s services
• Drug, alcohol and other addiction services
• Disability services
• Employment services
• Employee assistance programs
• Family services
• Financial counselling and emergency relief

• Housing and homelessness services
• Indigenous services
• Mental health programs
• Migrant and refugee services
• Policy and research
• Youth services
• Pastoral ministries
• Problem gambling services

Below is a snapshot of the services they provide:

To find a UnitingCare agency in your State or Territory, follow these links to the relevant synod websites.