Media Releases
UnitingCare Australia’s voice echoed in Senate Inquiry Report
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the findings of the Senate Inquiry into Aged Care Service Delivery, conducted by the Community Affairs References Committee. In particular, we are pleased to see recommendations that call for greater transparency and improved communication across the aged…
UnitingCare Australia commends Inspector-General’s first Progress Report on aged care reform
UnitingCare Australia commends the release of the first Progress Report by the Inspector-General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown, on the implementation of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. “We thank the Inspector-General for undertaking this…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes next step in aged care reform advancing support for older Australians
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the passage of the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 through Parliament – a key step toward the successful commencement of the new Aged Care Act 2024 on 1 November 2025. “This is a significant…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes release of 20,000 home care packages to strengthen aged care system
UnitingCare Australia is relieved by the Government’s decision to immediately release 20,000 much needed home care packages to ensure more older Australians are supported to live independently in their homes. “We welcome this action to expand access to home care…
Uniting Church, Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and UnitingCare Australia welcome First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance as a step toward shared prosperity
The Uniting Church in Australia, the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and UnitingCare Australia have welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance, an initiative aimed at strengthening shared decision-making and economic reform opportunity between…
UnitingCare Australia supports a stronger start to the new Aged Care Act
UnitingCare Australia welcomes today’s sensible decision to delay the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, recognising the opportunity it provides to ensure a well-prepared and effective transition. Given the scale of change—particularly in the Support at Home program—this extra…