Media Releases
Celebrating First Nations children and the hope of a new beginning
As we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (NATSI) Children’s Day on 4 August, the Uniting Church reaffirms its commitment to ensuring First Nations children can shape their own future, grounded in culture and community. Uniting Aboriginal and Islander…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes action in aged care, social services in first sitting week of 47th Parliament
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the Albanese Labor Government’s actions to abolish the cashless debit card, implement the recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission and legislate 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave. “UnitingCare Australia has long campaigned for…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes boost for lowest paid workers
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase the national minimum wage, including specific comments from Justice Ross that the lowest paid are particularly vulnerable in the context of rising inflation. “Even before the current crisis,…
Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and UnitingCare Australia support commitment to action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and UnitingCare Australia welcome the commitment from the incoming Labor Government to take action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. “In the Uniting Church, we are walking together as First and Second…
UnitingCare Australia looks to incoming government for aged care wage rise
UnitingCare Australia, the Uniting Church’s national agency for community services, has congratulated Anthony Albanese on becoming Prime Minister. “We congratulate Mr Albanese and his parliamentary team”, said National Director Claerwen Little. “We wish them well as they seek to follow…
Uniting Church backs pay rise for aged care workers
At its meeting on the weekend, the national Assembly of the Uniting Church has strongly supported a wage rise for aged care workers, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care. “Justice is at the heart of the Christian…