Director - Bill Othams

Bill Othams – LL B

Bill Othams has had considerable experience in many different areas of law. He was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in South Australia in 1975, initially working as a staff solicitor for a Port Augusta law firm before moving to Port Pirie in 1977. Since then Bill has carried on practice as a lawyer in the Port Pirie area.

He retired from legal practice in 2017, and since then has pursued his interest in historical research.

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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.
Media Release - Paper Talk

Uniting Country SA and Uniting Country Housing are happy to welcome the volunteers and clients of Paper Talk to the organisation. Learn more about Paper Talk here
Media Release - Child Protection - Everyone's Business

Uniting Country SA and Uniting Country Housing (UCSA|UCH) is committed to the safe care of children and young people. At UCSA|UCH, “children are the centre of everything we do”. Learn more about our commitment here
UCSA listed one of the Best Places to Work in Australia

Uniting Country SA (UCSA) is proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s “Best Places to Work” in 2021, thanks to a recent study conducted by WRK+.

Careers
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.
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
Port Pirie
Whyalla
Port Augusta
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.
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.