Submissions
Submission to the Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum
The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC), the Uniting Church in Australia and UnitingCare Australia welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Joint Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum. Our collaboration reflects the…
Productivity Commission’s Philanthropy Inquiry
Introduction UnitingCare Australia welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the Productivity Commission’s review into philanthropy in Australia. This submission will focus primarily on matters of principle regarding the role and effect of philanthropy in supporting charities working with vulnerable people…
Inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 (‘the Bill’). We commend the Labor Government’s successful abolishment of the Cashless Debit Card…
Submission to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry on Cost of Living
Introduction UnitingCare Australia welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Senate Select Committee on Cost of Living’s Inquiry, acknowledging the timeliness of this process as Australians increasingly feel the impacts of rising cost of living pressures. Today, one in four…
Measuring what Matters
Introduction UnitingCare Australia commends the Government on measuring what matters through a national wellbeing framework and we welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation process. As an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia, UnitingCare Australia seeks “… to…
The Extent and Nature of Poverty in Australia
Introduction UnitingCare Australia welcomes the opportunity to submit to the Committee for Community Affairs inquiry into The Extent and Nature of Poverty in Australia and commends the Committee for undertaking this vital inquiry. The persistence of poverty in Australia, and…
Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper Response
Introduction UnitingCare Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Jobs and Skills Australia Discussion Paper. Establishing Jobs and Skills Australia as an independent body to provide advice to government on the skilling and training needs of workers and employers…
2023-24 Pre-Budget Submission – Funding What Matters
The Backstory Prioritising wellbeing is essential. Better wellbeing is crucial to a better future for all Australians. A healthy society and environment, supported by a strong economy, creates the best opportunity for people to live a full, happy life. Putting…
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Options Paper Consultation Recommendations Buy Now Pay Later products should be regulated in full alignment with the Credit Act. Consideration should be given to the responsibilities of merchants offering Buy Now Pay Later Products. A self-exclusion procedure should be available…
Aged Care Quality Standards
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the draft of the Revised Aged Care Quality Standards including the expectation statements for older people, intent and enforceable outcomes included under each standard. We appreciate the considerable effort undertaken by…
Building, Training, and Supporting the Aged Care Workforce Roundtable Follow-up
Key Issues Ongoing inadequate resourcing is the overwhelming and driving challenge in Australian aged care The aged care sector is in intertwined funding and workforce crises. UnitingCare Australia recognises and commends the Government’s prioritisation of aged care reform and the…
The Value of Care – Employment White Paper
Background UnitingCare Australia is one of the most influential social services advocacy organisations in the country. We are the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services network, the largest national network providing more than $5 billion in support to…