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UnitingCare Australia supports a stronger start to the new Aged Care Act
UnitingCare Australia welcomes today’s sensible decision to delay the commencement of the new Aged Care Act, recognising the opportunity it provides to ensure a well-prepared and effective transition. Given the scale of change—particularly in the Support at Home program—this extra…
Time for renewal: UnitingCare Australia congratulates Albanese Government, urges bold and decisive action
UnitingCare Australia congratulates Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their re-election to form the 48th Parliament of Australia. National Director of UnitingCare Australia, Claerwen Little, said Labor’s return to Government represented a renewed opportunity to ensure that no…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes investments in care and cost-of-living but warns urgent funding gaps remain
Australia’s largest community services network says tonight’s federal budget delivers some welcome relief but falls short in critical areas, leaving the most vulnerable Australians behind. “Ahead of the budget, we called on the Government to prioritise policies that improve the…
Federal Election 2025: UnitingCare Australia calls for bold action to address cost-of-living crisis
Australians are facing an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis, with soaring rents, rising utility bills and financial pressures leaving many households unable to meet basic needs. UnitingCare Australia is calling on political leaders from all parties to take urgent action to address…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes cabinet promotion of Minister for Aged Care
UnitingCare Australia warmly congratulates the Hon Anika Wells MP on her promotion to Cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport. This announcement marks a significant milestone in recognising the critical importance of the aged…
UnitingCare Australia welcomes new Aged Care Act
The national body for the largest not-for-profit aged care provider network welcomes passage of the landmark Aged Care Act in Parliament today. “This once-in-a-generation reform provides much needed certainty for older Australians, aged care workers, and providers across the country”,…