Media Releases
UnitingCare Australia welcomes much-needed boost to income support in lockdown areas
The Morrison Government’s announcement of a $200 per week payment for individuals on income support who have lost more than eight hours a week of work will provide welcome relief. National Director of UnitingCare Australia, Ms Claerwen Little, said that…
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
On 4 August communities across Australia will mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day – a day to celebrate First Nations children and their right to grow up strong in culture and spirit. The Uniting Aboriginal and Islander…
The race is on to protect our most vulnerable, not just the elderly
UnitingCare Australia is calling on the Morrison Government to prioritise all vulnerable people in the accelerated vaccine rollout. “We welcome the announcement today that pharmacists will join the fight to vaccinate Australians. UnitingCare Australia has been calling on the Government…
Funding providers welcome boost for Emergency Relief and Food Relief in Greater Sydney and Victoria
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s announcement of an additional $8.9 million in funding for Emergency and Food Relief providers in Greater Sydney and across Victoria. “This funding will allow vital services to provide the basic necessities of life that…
Stop blaming aged care workers for government failures on vaccines – Providers and unions unite
Aged care providers and the union movement have united to reject the current blame shifting on vaccination, saying it is government failures that have caused low vaccination rates, not workers. Providers and unions have been calling for fast action on…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes historic investment in aged care and key services
UnitingCare Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s Budget tonight, acknowledging the historic investment across aged care, mental health, safety, training and jobs. “Tonight the Morrison Government has delivered record investment in services that are vital for so many of the people…