Uniting WA in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Uniting WA

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1300 663 298

Address: 10/5 Aberdeen Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.unitingwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 Family and domestic violence is a serious problem in our society. And people often struggle to leave a bad situation. Renna and Keira talk about their lived experience of FDV, providing valuable insight on the issues and helping to make a difference for others. #100familiesWA Note: If you are experiencing family and domestic violence and are in immediate danger, call 000 for Police and Ambulance.... To speak with someone who can help, call 1800RESPECT / 1800 737 732 or Men's Helpline - 1800 000 599 / 9223 1199. See more

24.01.2022 We had a visit this afternoon from Clara who delivered an amazing collection of Share the Dignity bags for the women we support. Thank you!

23.01.2022 Imagine using your skills and personality to make a positive, lasting difference in someone else's life. Now imagine you're getting paid for it. Just an average day in the life of a Disability Support Worker https://thinksupport.org.au Think Support

23.01.2022 "During the worst recession Australia has seen in almost 100 years, you would think financial counsellors would be bombarded with calls. "You'd be wrong. "Despite the sharp economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic, the phones are quiet."... If you're worried about your finances, our Financial Counsellors are here to help with free, confidential support. Learn more and book an appointment on the Financial Counselling Network website: https://www.financialcounsellingnetwork.org.au/ https://www.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-jobseeker-sees-/12843610

23.01.2022 The 2020 Target Australia Christmas Appeal has launched! You can find beautiful tags like these at the checkouts of your local Target store. All proceeds from sales of gift tags in WA will come to us, and we'll use the funds to support vulnerable people in our community. If you're not in WA, you'll be supporting other... UnitingCare Australia organisations. If you can't make it to a Target store, you can donate online here: https://www.unitingcarechristmasappeal.com.au/

23.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful celebration of #NRW2021 this morning with people we support at our Tranby Engagement Hub. And a special thanks to Aunty Liz Hayden for a Welcome to Country that brought to life the essence of what Reconciliation Week is all about. #MoreThanAWord

21.01.2022 We've just entered the Noongar season Makuru - the coldest and wettest time of the year. You'll start to notice blue flowers like Purple Flags and Blueberry Lilly, and you might see birds like Wardong (raven) and Mali (black swan) start to nest and breed. Wikimedia Commons/Sam Genas... #NRW2021 #noongarboodja

20.01.2022 We’d like to give a shout out and say a massive thank you to the wonderful Perth and Freo agencies that so generously volunteered their time, skills, expertise (and equipment!) to support the development and launch of our foster care campaign this week. The commitment shown by the teams at AndPartners, Match & Wood and Cue Sound during a time of significant economic uncertainty has been so humbling. Community collaboration is alive and well in Perth! If you have more ‘mumness’ or ‘dadness’ than you know what to do with, head to unitingwa.org.au/fostercare #fostercare #revivewa

20.01.2022 Welcome to Birak, the first summer of the Noongar seasons. The regularity of morning easterly winds and the afternoon sea breeze made it easy for Noongar people to manage burn offs. We also get to see beautiful acacias and the scarlet featherflower (Verticordia grandis, pictured) in bloom.... #noongarboodja

18.01.2022 The talent of those who entered the 2020 As We Are Art Awards is next level. Check out the exhibition for yourself at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. It's open from 10am - 4pm every day until Sunday 22 November.

17.01.2022 Thanks Scotch College Perth! Your generosity means so much to people who are vulnerable in our community.

14.01.2022 This is a great co-design opportunity that will help ensure our beautiful city becomes more accessible. Take 10 minutes and have your say here https://painteddogresearch.com/CBDSurvey

13.01.2022 The Federal Government announcement today that JobSeeker will be further reduced to $358 a week from Christmas is another blow for families already struggling in poverty. At Uniting, we believe that every family should be living above the poverty line. #AboveTheLine #RaisetheRateforGood

13.01.2022 Respected Noongar Elder and Uniting WA Executive Cultural Architect, Mrs ‘Djidi-Djidi’ Josey Hansen, was a much-loved member of our team and the wider community, and she will be greatly missed. Please join us as we honour and celebrate Josey’s life at a memorial service next Monday, 21 December at 4pm. A note about parking - please be aware that there is strictly no parking at St George's Cathedral.

11.01.2022 By supporting the Target Australia Christmas Appeal, you're making a better Christmas for others. Head into your local Target store and purchase the UnitingCare gift tags or make a donation online: https://www.unitingcarechristmasappeal.com.au/

11.01.2022 Banks and other lenders should not be allowed to burden people with debt and trap households in a cycle of persistent debt. Join us in calling on the government to stop a #DebtDisaster. If you're facing financial hardship or are worried about your debts, reach out to our financial counsellors for free, confidential support at: https://www.financialcounsellingnetwork.org.au/

10.01.2022 It’s time for us all as individuals to walk the talk. The wind wasn't cooperating, but we're thrilled to see our Cultural Navigator Tee Jay Worrigal's artwork all through WA for Reconciliation Week. Read more about the artwork and Tee Jay on our website here: https://unitingwa.org.au//meet-reconciliation-week-artist/... #NRW2021 Reconciliation WA Reconciliation Australia Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Peel

10.01.2022 Hats off to Paul Hoareau for showing loyalty and commitment that most employers can only dream of. Paul was presented with an award from Goodwill this week for 30 years' continuous employment. What an amazing achievement! We're really proud to support Paul.

07.01.2022 #endgenderedviolence

07.01.2022 Since 1992, the Target Christmas Appeal has been bringing hope to families at Christmas time. This year, your donation means more than ever. Please donate... to this year’s appeal and help support a better Christmas for others www.unitingcarechristmasappeal.com.au

06.01.2022 Today is the first day of #16DaysInWA, a government-led initiative to stop violence against women. Violence against women is never okay. And we all have a responsibility to help stop the violence. Respect starts with you.

06.01.2022 If you’ve got more ‘mumness’ or ‘dadness’ than you know what to do with, we’re looking for people like you to foster kids with high care needs. We’ll give you the practical and financial support you need to change a child’s life for the better. https://unitingwa.org.au/fostercare/ #fostercare

06.01.2022 Amazing news from the High Court today and a momentous win for Noongar people. https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//High-Court-clears-t

06.01.2022 Have you heard about the Disability Service Provider and Participant Connection Expo 2021 that kicks off at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre tomorrow? We'll be joining more than 100 other providers to discuss a wide range of NDIS topics from 10 - 4 on Friday and Saturday. There will also be a heap of fun, inclusive activities including: Drum workshops ... Therapeutic Dance Workshops Lego Therapy Class Ballroom Dance Demonstration Hair braiders Balloon artists Inflatable obstacle course Face painting And, even some Live Music We look forward to seeing you there

05.01.2022 At Uniting, we believe Reconciliation is everyone's business. We're celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 and treading lightly on the Country of the oldest continuing culture on our planet. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOCWeek2020