Uniting Country SA's Child Aware Approach is a training program aiming to offer every child the opportunity to flourish and thrive. We aim to always keep children safe. CAA takes this one step further. 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 Targeted Intervention Service (TIS) supports families identified as being at risk of having ongoing and more serious child protection concerns without intervention. A Case Work and Case Management service is provided to build parenting capacity, increase community support networks, to develop resilient relationships and to build a safe, supportive environment for children to grow and flourish. Read more
Uniting Country SA's Youth Service Copper Coast is an early intervention service targeting youth at risk of, or experiencing disengagement from their family and community within the Copper Coast region. We provide support and intervention to improve engagement with family, employment, education, training and the community. 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
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
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
Uniting Country SA's National School Chaplaincy 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. Read more
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 Port Augusta and Whyalla 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 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
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'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'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