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Men's Health Week

It's Men's Health Week (13-19 June) and an opportunity to take time to reflect on the health challenges facing the men in our lives. Men are more likely to suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than women of the same age. And sadly, three-quarters of those who died by suicide in 2020 were men.
Clare Quilting Group donated 100th quilt

Thank you to the Clare Quilters who have recently donated the 100th gorgeous homemade quilt to Uniting Country SA for use across our Domestic Violence, Homelessness and Foster Care programs. The quilting group have also supplied quilts to Clare Carinya Aged Care Home , Kara House and Pt Augusta Woma Carti Aged Care Facility. The Clare Quilting Group has made a real difference to people in challenging times for regional South Australians.
Finalist in the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2022

Well done to Kylie Crouch, Volunteer Coordinator at Uniting Country SA who was a Finalist in the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2022 in ‘Excellence in Volunteer Management’ The award recognising a Volunteer Manager for their dedication to supporting and facilitating the engagement of volunteers. Uniting Country SA has over 160 volunteers.
Youth Reconciliation - Port Augusta

A fantastic youth event held in Port Augusta today as part of national reconciliation week. A special shout out to Centacare Catholic Country SA and Port Augusta City Council Well done..

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Providing Services within Country SA
Domestic & Family Violence

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.
Our Mission and Values

Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social services and community organisation operating in country South Australia. We are the local experts, trying to make a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.
Main Office Port Pirie
Whyalla
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Escaping Violence Payment

The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone experiencing violence from their partners. If you are looking to leave a violent partner, or have recently left and you are struggling with the finances to live your life in safety, you could be eligible for support.
Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

Uniting Country Housing is a community housing provider with a number of properties across the region for eligible clients. Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.