When we’re young, we’re desperate to grow up; as we age, we want to be young again. Why does older age frighten us? Is it because of what we perceive old age to be? There has been lots of information in the media recently with shocking tales of poor care, waiting lists and system challenges…
“Having an impact can take many shapes and forms.” For Uniting Communities our most important and enduring impact happens through the interactions our staff have with people – in their homes, in the community or in one of our many facilities across South Australia. Helping people and families through crisis, to grow and live independently,…
As published in The Advertiser on Thursday 31 October. There’s no longer a place in Australia for sexist jokes nor any other type of violence against women A close friend of my daughter was at home when her father beat her mother to death. I have vivid memories of that night as my wife and…
Uniting Communities welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs regarding the inquiry into the Social Security (administration) Amendment (Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition) Bill 2019. In summary, the Bill proposes that people who are currently subject to income management in the Northern Territory and the…
Lifeline Adelaide has launched a new fundraising campaign and put out the call for more volunteers, as it marks World Mental Health Day on Thursday, October 10. A service provided by Uniting Communities for more than 50 years, Lifeline Adelaide is part of a national network of Lifeline centres and is one of the busiest…
Uniting Communities believes that the draft religious discrimination bill does not assist us in reducing unfair discrimination in SA. So we don’t support the bill in its current form. If the bill goes ahead we have described the changes which we believe would improve the current bill. We don’t believe there is any need for…
Uniting Communities has prepared a summary document that busts some of the myths associated with the Newstart Allowance. We focus on myths such as: Most people on Newstart are only on it for a short time; most people on Newstart are young; there are enough jobs for people on Newstart to move into. Click here…
Given Uniting Communities’ long track record of providing alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment and support services, our AOD staff have developed a treatment framework and a detailed understanding and expertise about what is and is not effective when it comes to working with people with substance use issues. The Uniting Communities Service Manager…
One of the detrimental design features of the Program is the inclusion of an automatic procedure that is triggered in the event of a non-response from a welfare recipient. If a Centrelink recipient fails to respond to DHS in person or online, or if they do not provide sufficient supporting documentation or information, the system…
From our work with clients Uniting Communities offers case studies and research evidence to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs supporting a raise in Newstart Allowance. In addition to outlining the key benefits of raising the rate we recommend a mechanism for determining social security payments, including the rate of Newstart Allowance. Full Submission…
