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Failure to act on half a century of evidence has eroded a fair go for 3 million Australians
A lack of political will spanning half a century to make a simple change around the level of income support has eroded any chance of a fair go for all Australians, according to UnitingCare Australia, the largest social service provider…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes action on new Aged Care Act
UnitingCare Australia, together with the UnitingCare Network, welcomes action on aged care in Parliament House today by the Federal Government and the Federal Opposition. “The tabling of the new Aged Care Act opens the door for much needed reform. The…
It’s time to care about aged care: urgent call for Parliament to prioritise new Aged Care Act
Australia’s aged care provider peak bodies have come together to support calls for the Federal Government and Opposition to urgently prioritise the new Aged Care Act in Parliament this week and address critical issues facing older Australians and the services…
UnitingCare Australia announces new Board Chair
Heather Watson has been appointed Chair of the UnitingCare Australia Board by the 17th Triennial Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia. National Director, Claerwen Little, said Ms Watson brings extensive experience in legal, risk and governance, as well as…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes Leaving Violence Payment, cost-of-living relief, but concerned about delays in aged care
Australia’s largest community services network says tonight’s federal budget will deliver vital initiatives to improve safety, support and wellbeing for millions of Australians. “Ahead of the budget we called on the Government to prioritise policies that improve the wellbeing of…
Charities urge government to urgently increase income support
Seven of Australia’s largest food and emergency relief providers have called on the Government to accept the overwhelming evidence of hardship in Australia and urgently increase the rate of JobSeeker and other working age payments. In April 2024 the largest…