We support country people and communities to thrive. It’s what we do. For over 120 years, we have worked alongside adults, children and families who are experiencing challenges to help build respectful and strong country communities.
As a social and community services organisation located in South Australia, we are dedicated to delivering services in the Yorke & Mid North, Far North and Eyre & Western regions with respect and compassion.
Respect and compassion for all people
Belief in the innate worth of all people
Justice for all, particularly for those less advantaged in our society
Being of service to others
Restlessness for what could be
Non-violence and peace
We care about country people, just like you, enriching their lives and positively impacting on the communities in which they live.
Compassionate, respectful and strong communities where all people flourish.
Caring for country people.
We have a long and rich history of creating positive impact on South Australian country communities. Here are just some of our milestones.
A new premises opened at 34 Stirling Street, Port Augusta.
We were awarded Outstanding Service Award for Regional South Australia from the Department of Child Protection
We were a finalist in ‘Excellence in Volunteer Management’ for the South Australian Volunteer Awards
We were awarded top 10 'Best Place to Work in Australia' by WRK
We became a company limited by guarantee to better work with government and funding bodies.
We launched a new brand and visual identity.
We partnered with the University of South Australia to conduct research into regional program impact.
UnitingCare Wesley Country SA was renamed to Uniting Country SA.
UnitingCare Wesley Country SA celebrated 100 years of continuous service providing support to regional communities.
UnitingCare Wesley Country SA representative name was adopted.
The UnitingCare Wesley brand was launched in the presence of Her Excellency the Governor of South Australia, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson.
A new premises opened at 60 Florence Street, Port Pirie.
The Mission became known as UnitingCare Port Pirie Central Mission aligning with the national UnitingCare identity.
A generous bequest made it possible to purchase a new Mission complex to accommodate the expanding services which included family support and later alternative (foster) care and tenancy support.
The Wayside Lodge men’s shelter was demolished, and the former Presbyterian manse was opened as St. Andrews
A Crisis Counselling Service was established in Port Pirie under the auspices of Central Mission. This service was expanded to a 24-hour counselling service and became part of the Australian National Lifeline programme.
The Port Pirie Central Mission was declared an Incorporated Association, enabling greater opportunity to receive government grants and financial assistance from community sources.
Emergency housing for deserted wives with children, and a shelter for homeless men was advocated for, and established. Many houses were acquired, including two caravans for emergency accommodation.
