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Uniting

Uniting is a contemporary expression of the Uniting Church’s commitment to social justice and community care, working towards an inclusive, connected and just future. Uniting was formed by the Uniting Church in 2017, bringing together UnitingCare agencies and Wesley Mission Victoria.

Uniting creates real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

Uniting provides compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. Programs support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage and help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For more than 100 years Uniting and the Uniting Church’s predecessors have been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting believes in the dignity, essential worth and rights of every person. That’s why they work alongside people:

  • Needing safe, stable and suitable housing.
  • Who want support to keep their family safe, together and thriving.
  • Who are young and want support through counselling, mentoring and life skills to work towards their goals.
  • Needing advice and support so they are better able to care for themselves at home or in the community.
  • Who want their children to access early learning in a creative and nurturing environment.
  • Needing support to get through a difficult time because of hardship or crisis.
  • Who want to gain control over their drug and alcohol use.

Uniting, along with  Uniting AgeWell, is part of the national network of the Uniting Church’s community and aged care services,  UnitingCare Australia.

Uniting works with other expressions of the Uniting Church that are active in the community, including congregations, schools, and parish missions.

A Missional Purpose Statement, sponsored and approved by the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Standing Committee, expresses the Synod’s commitment to, and relationship with, Uniting Victoria and Tasmania as a key expression of the UCA’s community service and advocacy in Victoria and Tasmania.