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Uniting Communities

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 1800 615 677

Address: 43 Franklin Street 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.unitingcommunities.org

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25.01.2022 Did you know we are the first Registered Australian Charity and first South Australian organisation to be certified Carbon Neutral with the now named Climate Active program an achievement that we are extremely proud of. Scroll through the tiles below to find out exactly what being a Climate Active member means and get an insight into what we’re doing to help reduce our emissions.

21.01.2022 Last week, our Bfriend service officially launched the fifth Rainbow Calendar Project photography exhibition. The competition is held annually to create an LGBTIQA+ resource featuring photography and stories showcasing this diverse community. The year's theme, 'proudly inspired’, asked entrants to showcase what inspires, empowers, or motivates them the most as LGBTIQA+ people.... The exhibition is open to the public during business hours on level 3 at U City, and you can pick up your free copy of the calendar while you're there! Visit www.rainbowcalendar.org to learn more about the Rainbow Calendar Project.

07.01.2022 With the news of easing restrictions across SA, we have made some changes to our sites and service delivery in line with current government guidelines. From today, the following changes will come into effect: Visitors will be welcomed back to our residential aged care sites from 10am. ... Home and Community Aged Care and Allied Health services will resume, with the exception of group activities and gardening services. Our Community Services across metro and regional SA will be open for phone appointments and support, and will be offering limited in-person services where appropriate. All Goodwill South Australia stores will reopen with usual operating hours. Store density of one person per four square metres will apply. We will continue to keep you informed as new changes are made. Please see our website for all the latest details www.unitingcommunities.org/covid-19-response

06.01.2022 COVID-19 has meant all of us are doing things differently. But while it’s been a challenging, frustrating and stressful time, many of us are looking at the world differently. From this, some new opportunities have emerged. In this month's opinion piece, Mel Ottaway, Executive Manager Services for Older People, shares her thoughts on the opportunities that have emerged within the aged-care sector in recent times. Read the full article at https://www.unitingcommunities.org//opinion-piece-opportu/

03.01.2022 Aldersgate aged care resident, Dorothy, celebrated an incredible milestone on Monday - her 107th birthday! Family, friends and staff all joined in to mark this very special occasion with a party and cake. Happy birthday Dorothy!

03.01.2022 With the release of the State Budget yesterday, we welcome the State Government’s commitment to a $4 billion post COVID-19 economic recovery plan for South Australia. There are times when governments must spend to support the economy and this is one of those times. We are encouraged to see measures in place for mental health, homelessness, support for newly vulnerable South Australians, and a $1 billion economic stimulus for regional areas.... Read our full media release at https://www.unitingcommunities.org//sa-government-budget-/

02.01.2022 Fantastic to see Port Pirie Regional Council release it's first ever Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. The Plan aims to increase public awareness of the disability sector and improve access to council services. Check out the full article and read the Plan at... https://www.portpirierecorder.com.au//council-releases-fi/ See more

02.01.2022 Our Overcoming Loneliness in SA report was released yesterday and featured in The Advertiser. With more than one in two South Australians identifying that they feel lonely, we're calling on the State Government to establish an Overcoming Loneliness Commission as part of the COVID-19 recovery strategy. Read the full article at:... https://www.adelaidenow.com.au//3ef8b8e82ec3321267ff251bf4 See more

02.01.2022 This year the Festival of Now 2020 will be broadcasting online from 10:30am on Friday 4th December. Due to current covid-19 restrictions the Festival of Now will be live streaming its program of music, live art and activities. A number of Uniting Communities services will be participating on the day, and sharing information on our broad range of services. ... To find out more head to festivalofnow.com.au #FestivalofNow #FoN2020 #FoNline #mentalhealth #livedexperience #wellbeing

02.01.2022 Uniting Communities Law Centre has been featured in an article on InDaily about the new Centrelink income reporting changes coming into effect on 7 December. Under the new system, Centrelink recipients will declare the gross amount they earn before tax and other deductions for each reporting period. Read the full article at... https://indaily.com.au//centrelink-income-reporting-chang/ See more