Media Releases
29th Annual Target Christmas Appeal launches to support a better Christmas for others
Christmas can be hard for many Australians, especially as so many are doing it tough for the first time this year due to the global pandemic. Many families have to choose between buying gifts for Christmas or paying a…
UnitingCare Australia supports calls for transformation of aged care system
Older Australians should have the chance to age to their full potential and be afforded the right support when and where they need it. Responding to the proposed recommendations from the Royal Commission’s Counsel Assisting, UnitingCare Australia National Director, Ms…
Rising rates of child poverty loom in wake of pandemic
As the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact communities, the number of children and families living in poverty is set to escalate. “Too many children and families in Australia are at risk of living in poverty and…
Stop the Debt Trap Alliance – Predatory lenders risk undermining Government’s economic recovery effort
With jobs, household spending and economic recovery the focus of last night’s Budget, the Stop the Debt Trap Alliance is warning that lax protections from predatory lenders risk undermining the Government’s efforts. “For the many people out of work…
A budget of hope – but not for all
UnitingCare Australia commends the Government’s commitment to creating jobs and the unprecedented recovery efforts in tonight’s budget. Yet, despite record spending and investment, millions of Australians are still at risk of deepening disadvantage. “We are disappointed that the Government has…
It’s time for everybody in Australia to have a home
In a joint letter to the Prime Minister, coordinated by the Everybody’s Home campaign, UnitingCare Australia has joined more than 300 organisations to call for significant Commonwealth investment in social housing. Dear Prime Minister, It’s time for every Australian to…