Uniting Country SA (UCSA) has programs and services supporting individuals and families available at sites across country South Australia. Find your local services by clicking on one of the options below.
The Children’s Contact Service (CCS) is a child safe, child focused service which provides a family friendly facility to help children to maintain or develop a positive, meaningful relationship with the parent or family they do not live with. Our facilities are located in Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Port Lincoln. Read more
The National Student Wellbeing Program provides experienced staff to work as part of the school team to plan develop and deliver student resilience and wellbeing services within a school site. This may be as part of a small group or on a one-to-one basis. The Pastoral Care Worker/Wellbeing Support Officer will work closely with the Principal and School Counsellor to provide group and individual support to students. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Advancing Families and Communities is a strategic activity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families living in Port Augusta and surrounding areas that focuses on children attending school, improving education outcomes and improving access to further education Supporting families to give their children a good start in life. Read more
Uniting Country SA provides a variety of support services for people on the NDIS. We provide high quality, customer friendly service and have the local knowledge and expertise to help you meet your support needs. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Mental Health Support assists people and communities in regional South Australia living with depression, anxiety and more. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Strengthening Separated Families (SSF) program provides support to individuals and families with children and adolescents to navigate their way through various separation circumstances. Support is available through individual case management, counselling and group work to help people focus on the needs of their children during this time and manage separation in a healthy way. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Family and Relationship Services is a broad program that aims to support people who may be facing relationship challenges within their family. There is an emphasis on improving lifestyle and wellbeing for families, individuals and children in diverse and meaningful ways, leading to growth and change. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Domestic Violence services provide support to people in regional South Australia who are dealing with domestic and family violence in their lives. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Emergency Financial Assistance provides people in crisis with emergency support. Including food, temporary transport and other practical assistance. Once the immediate financial crisis is addressed, referrals are facilitated to connect the person with additional and ongoing support. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Strengthening Families is an early intervention program that works with families to improve parenting skills, reduce problem behaviours, to develop resilience and to build a safe, supportive environment for children to grow and flourish. The in-home service focuses on supporting parents in their efforts to care for their children Read more
The Yorke and Mid North and Coober Pedy Generic Homelessness Services provides support and housing / accommodation options for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia. Families, single adults, youth and couples can access support from the service Read more
Uniting Country SA's Communities for Children program focus on supporting the health and early development needs of young children from conception to 12 years, supporting parents while building and supporting child-friendly communities. This service is only available in Port Augusta. Read more
Uniting Country SA Gambling Help Service can help you take back control over your life. We provide free, confidential therapeutic and financial counselling services to those in regional South Australia who are struggling with the consequences of problem gambling. Read more
Uniting County SA's Port Augusta and Amity Youth Homelessness Service provide a safe, secure environment for young people who are homeless as a result of a crisis. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Community FoodHub provides community members with access to low cost nutritious food in a bid to improve food security in the region. This service is only available in Port Pirie Read more
Uniting Country SA's Children and Parenting Support Service focuses on early intervention and the provision of resources to improve children’s development and well being. The service supports parents and caregivers to build parenting skills and confidence. Read more
The Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY) program assists young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages 10 and 19 access services and find the guidance they need to achieve their goals and strengthen their cultural and community connections Read more
Uniting Country SA's Itchy Emu program is helping tackle the age old problem of Head Lice. The Itchy Emu program available as a free, non-judgmental treatment and education aimed at giving children, parents and families the information to treat their own hair. Read more
HIPPY stands for the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters. It is a free, voluntary home based early learning and parenting program for families with young children. Hippy encourages parents to be their children’s first educator, engaging families in developing early literacy and numeracy skills. This program is only available in Whyalla and Port Augusta Read more
Uniting Country SA's Reconnect program provides an early intervention service to youth at risk of, or experiencing homelessness and their families. The Reconnect program provides support and intervention to the target group to improve linkages with family, employment, education, training and the community. Read more