Child Aware Approach

The Child Aware Approach training program aims to offer every child the opportunity to flourish and thrive. We aim to always keep children safe. The Child Aware Approach takes this one step further with a 4 hour training session covering topics including: Ages and Stages of child development, human drivers, and the meaning and effect of "trauma" in childhood development. The impacts of trauma and the local services and resources available to people plays an integral part of the training.

The Child Aware Approach is a core competency for all UCSA staff and is provided as CARES to allied service providers, parent groups, or any individuals or groups willing to be involved.

How does CAA work?

The Child Aware Approach uses interactive training to cater for diverse learning styles, aiming to increase awareness of factors impacting childhood development from the moment of conception to the age of 2 and beyond through the early teenage years. The goal of the Child Aware Approach is to influence the culture of our communities and change the cycle of disadvantage and poverty across the region. Through the Child Aware Approach we can create increased awareness of healthy childhood development and how essential this is for all children to flourish and thrive.

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[email protected] Reopens

Uniting Country SA is excited to celebrate the reopening of [email protected], the organisation’s op shop.
National Volunteers Week 2020

Why do people volunteer? Our Volunteer Coordinator reflects on the benefits of volunteering and National Volunteers Week
Board Member - Jo Court
Coronavirus update 2 (COVID-19)

Uniting Country SA is continuing to provide our usual services during the COVID-19 crisis. If you need assistance call 1300 067 777 or email us at [email protected] You can also still call in and see us at your local UCSA office. Physical distancing guidelines will apply.

Youth Service Copper Coast

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.
Mental Health Support

Uniting Country SA's Mental Health Support assists people and communities in regional South Australia living with depression, anxiety and more.
Itchy Emu

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.
Strengthening Separated Families

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.
Resilient Families - Targeted Intervention Service

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.
Community FoodHub

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
Reconnect

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.
Advancing Families and Communities

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.
Family and Relationship Services

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.
Resilient Families - Strengthening Families

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

Coronavirus update 2 (COVID-19)

Uniting Country SA is continuing to provide our usual services during the COVID-19 crisis. If you need assistance call 1300 067 777 or email us at [email protected] You can also still call in and see us at your local UCSA office. Physical distancing guidelines will apply.
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Talking with Children about the Coronavirus
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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.
How we provide help

Uniting Country SA provides services to families, single adults and children, who are experiencing difficulties such as domestic violence, disability and mental health issues, financial distress, homelessness, and family breakdown in country SA.
24 by 24 Movement Challenge

On the 19th of October we are supporting Nick Donnellan's 24 hour movement challenge at the Port Pirie Memorial Oval. Move how you want, when you want, for as long as you want, to raise awareness for mental health.
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.
“Housing Ends Homelessness” Community Event

On 8th August from 11 to 1 at the Kadina Wesley Uniting Church. Join us for a light lunch, talk with local services helping to end homelessness and raise awareness of homelessness in the Yorke Peninsula.
Financial Support

The Uniting Country SA financial support programs assist people in regional South Australia who are experiencing a financial crisis or are financially vulnerable. Services include financial counselling, budgeting and advocacy support, access to microfinance products and community education.