Media Releases
Prevention, intervention, and financial security key to women’s safety outcomes
The inaugural National Summit on Women’s Safety has shone a light on Australia’s urgent issue of the safety of women and their children. The UnitingCare network is a large employer with a national footprint and over 80% of service delivery staff are women. More than half…
#ThanksforCaring – aged care workers proudly dedicated to safeguarding older Australians
On the 7th of August – Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) – we say #ThanksforCaring for the heartfelt concern, professionalism and passion that all aged care staff demonstrate as they safeguard and support older Australians Our workers’ dedication is making a…
Aged care workers on the frontline – we’re calling on all Australians to say #Thanksforcaring
Australia’s aged care workers are on the frontline every day protecting vulnerable older people from coronavirus which is why for this year’s Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August aged care leaders are calling on Australians to say ‘thank you’….
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…