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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

News

New lease of life for social services welcome

UnitingCare Australia Media Release
9 August 2010

UnitingCare Australia welcomes Labor’s commitment today to put in place measures to strengthen the not-for-profit sector.

Commenting shortly after the announcement this morning, Director of Services Sustainability, Joe Zabar said it’s good to see the Government is committed to the recommendations that have come out of the time consuming and demanding review processes carried out in recent years.

“Uniting Care Australia and the other Major Church Providers of social services in Australia have been very clear with all parties that red tape and bureaucratic requirements are taking scarce resources from services delivery,” Mr Zabar said.

“Our agencies are spending too much time jumping through hoops to secure contracts and funding and to comply with management, reporting and acquittal requirements.

“We welcome the establishment of an office for the not for profit sector in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, which will be central to rolling out the reforms.

Presenting The Grand Plan to children

02 August 2010

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A resource developed by UnitingCare Australia to present The Grand Plan to school children.

This presentation worked well as a part of a civics unit of study with a group of Year 4 students. It could also run as a session only about The Grand Plan. The full session takes just over an hour.

Download the slideshow and presentation notes here (350Kb).

Launch of Key Social Policy Priorities for the 2010 Federal Election

2 August 2010

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UnitingCare Australia launched their Key Social Policy Priorities for the 2010 Federal Election at Parliament House on Monday 2 August.

Read our launch media release here.

Download the documents from the Election 2010 Advocacy page here.

The priorities in this UnitingCare paper sit alongside Uniting Justice's Federal election material: Building an economy for Life

Help for vulnerable teenagers a first step in addressing cost of living pressures for families

UnitingCare Australia Media Release
2 August 2010

UnitingCare Australia’s National Director, Susan Helyar, has welcomed the Government’s commitment to help families with teenagers address cost of living pressures, which was one of the priorities outlined in UnitingCare Australia’s election priorities released earlier today.

Speaking shortly after the Government’s announcement, Ms Helyar said an increase in family support of up to $4,000 a year, or $150 a fortnight per teenager, to help families meet the higher costs of older children and encourage more teenagers to stay at school will see more young people enjoy the benefits of a good education which will lead to sustainable, meaningful employment.

“This measure should help reduce the high rates of youth unemployment, which is as high as 40 per cent in some Australian communities,” Ms Helyar said.

“We know the students most likely to struggle in the last two years of school are young people from very low income families, and children living in out-of-home-care.

2010 Budget priorities for action

UnitingCare Australia Media Release
10 May 2010

UnitingCare Australia National Director, Susan Helyar, said the 2010 Federal Budget must deliver for low income, socially marginalised people.

Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, Ms Helyar outlined UnitingCare Australia’s three priorities: demand for services, income support justice and services sustainability.

“The Government must address the growing demand for relevant services for older Australians and for people who are socially and economically excluded,” Ms Helyar said.

“Income support justice must also be addressed.

Super Profits Tax should benefit all Australians

UnitingCare Australia Media Release
10 May 2010

UnitingCare Australia’s National Director, Susan Helyar said today UnitingCare Australia supports a progressive tax system that distributes the benefits of the economic boom fairly across the whole community.

Ms Helyar said big profits from big business must be taxed in a way that delivers a return for the whole community.

“UnitingCare Australia supports the Government’s efforts to increase its revenue base in order to do this,” Ms Helyar said.

“Record profits are driving up inflation and interest rates. For people who are struggling, this translates into skyrocketing rents and other basic living costs.

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