Uniting

At Uniting NSW.ACT, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Call us on: 1800 864 846 Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT, through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide services for people through all ages and stages of life, and drive solutions to systemic issues so people experiencing disadvantage can live their best lives. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We value diversity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are.

04/09/2026

This Father’s Day, we want to recognise all the fathers and positive male role models in the community. Not all the men in our Deadly Dads program is a father, but they are all working hard to be a positive influence in the lives of the younger generation in their community.

Led by Curtis from Uniting, Deadly Dads is a Dubbo-based program offering a space for First Nations men to connect to their community and learn the skills to be role models for their young people. They meet each week to talk, connect and support each other. It's a simple idea with a big impact.

Happy Father’s Day!

04/09/2026

It’s been a week since the devastating floods in Nepal claimed thousands of lives and left many still missing. In support of our many colleagues who have family and friends that may be affected back home in Nepal and Tibet, we’re here for you.

To those who would like to show their support, please consider donating to the Nepal Emergency Appeal run by UnitingWorld, the international aid and partnerships agency of the Uniting Church of Australia. Donations will help fund immediate relief such as food and response and recovery activities that focus on education and getting young children back to school.

Make a tax deductible donation at https://donate.unitingworld.org.au/nepal-2026

03/09/2026

Five years ago, Jamee and Micka went from being a couple to an instant family of four. They had just finished the paperwork to become foster carers when they received a call that would change their lives. Did they want to take in two-year-old twin boys?

The first week was a challenge, more for the adults than the children. A few years later, they opened up their home to third child, a young girl who completed their family. As working dads, Jamee and Micka have a loving extended family who help out as needed. They acknowledge that it takes a village to raise a child, and they’ve had to rely on their village.

This Foster and Kinship Care Week, we recognise the love and generosity with which foster carers embrace these young people and help them to feel safe and loved. We wish Jamee and Micka and all the foster dads out there a happy Father’s Day.

Learn more about what it takes to be a foster carer: https://www.uniting.org/services/foster-care

02/09/2026

We want to say thank you to all our early childhood educators for the role they play in shaping the next generation of young people. The work you do is much more than education and care, it’s making children feel safe, valued and heard.

Today, and everyday, we recognise your passion, kindness and impact on children, families and communities.

Happy Early Childhood Educators’ Day!

31/08/2026

Symone and Les became respite foster carers a couple of years ago. They had a lot of love to give and lots of space in their home. They helped with care for a lot of young people, but then began caring for one child more regularly, initially on weekends and then every Tuesday.

After much discussion with each other and their Uniting support team, Symone and Les decided to see if he might want to stay with them on a more long-term basis. It’s been a year now and their foster son has made a remarkable change, increasing his attendance at school, taking part in extra curricular activities, and participating in sports and music at home.

This Foster and Kinship Care Week, we celebrate foster carers like Symone and Les who have opened up their home and their hearts to young people who need it.

Learn more about what it takes to be a foster carer: https://www.uniting.org/services/foster-care

27/08/2026

This Wear It Purple Day, our Pride Network gathered for a fabulous 'craft-ernoon' of poster making for Wear It Purple Day. 💜

Inspired by this year’s theme, “Colours of Courage”, we are sharing words of courage, hope and encouragement for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Wear It Purple Day is about holding space for LGBTQIA+ young people: acknowledging them, listening and offering support.

It is also a day of visibility: by wearing purple, we can let the young people we serve, and those we encounter in our day-to-day lives, know we are safe, supportive, and ready to stand alongside them.

Our network members took great pride in sharing their words of wisdom and courage through their artwork.

In the face of the current social and political climate impacting our community, our determination to share these messages has only grown stronger. Not only for LGBTQIA+ young people today, but for our ourselves.

May we all feel a little courage today, too. 🌈

27/08/2026

As part of a regular conversation, we asked children and young people in our out of home care program to share their thoughts on how they feel on a range of topics.

We learned that:
⭐ 98% agreed they felt ok
⭐ 97% agreed they felt safe
⭐ 100% have an adult they can talk to

They also told us what we can do to make their lives a little better. Some children and young people wanted a bit of extra support to connect to their families and some wanted help getting a passport.

As we head into Foster and Kinship Care Week, we’d like to thank the children and young people for sharing their thoughts, thank carers for generously opening their homes and lives to children who need it, and to all our staff who care passionately about helping children and young people living in out of home care to feel safe and seen.

24/08/2026

What do you get when you mix a 100th birthday, a miniature pony, and a family full of pride? A very good day at Uniting Kamilaroi Lane Cove. 💜

Gwen recently turned 100 and her family gathered in the dining room to celebrate a life that began in Sydney back in 1926.

She grew up during the Depression, lost her father when she was just a baby, and still talks about the joy she found in dancing.

During the war, she loved dancing with the visiting American soldiers, mostly, she says, because the Australians couldn't keep up.

She married Fred and built a big, loving family: three children, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, many of them there to mark the milestone with her.

Out in the front yard, Buddy the miniature pony was stealing the show. Buddy visits through Ponies of the Forest, which runs pet therapy sessions for seniors, and our residents came out into the sunshine to say hello.

Even Channel 7 turned up to capture the special milestone. 😮

A century of stories, a room full of family, and a pony.

Happy birthday, Gwen. 🎂

Video: courtesy of Channel 7.

21/08/2026

What is OSHC or OOSH? And how does it help my child?

Outside School Hours Care or Out of School Hours is an important service for many families, providing a safe and welcoming space before and after school. Uniting’s OSHC creates an inclusive environment, helping children to build their sense of belonging.

OSHC can be like a second home for children – a place to play, learn and grow. As the connection between school and home, we take our role in each child’s life seriously. We know each child is different, which is why we tailor activities to bring out the best in each child.

To learn more about what sets our OSCH apart, visit https://www.uniting.org/blog-newsroom/uniting-life/families/building-childrens-sense-of-belonging-in-oosh

17/08/2026

You wouldn't think this was made for aged care. That's exactly the point. 🍰😮

Suraj Pradhan is a chef at Uniting Bankstown, and he takes enormous pride in his food. In the video he prepares lunch and dessert for resident Lyn, both made with texture modified recipes designed to be eaten safely and to give residents the nutrition they need.

Here's why his work matters. When a meal looks and tastes this good, it changes how people eat. Residents come back to the dining room. They share food with others instead of eating alone. Nobody thinks twice about what's on their plate. The meal becomes what it should always be, something to look forward to and enjoy together.

For a long time, meals for people with swallowing difficulties were limited and unappealing. Suraj and chefs right across Uniting are changing that. Every year our chefs take part in the Plate Up competition, getting creative to make texture modified food more enticing and enjoyable. Suraj's plates took out the win, and it's easy to see why.

Thanks to Suraj and all of our chefs for showing great food is care. 👏👏

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