Our Mission and Values

Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social and community services organisation operating in country South Australia. We provide 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. With more than 55 services provided from 27 sites, we strive to improve our local communities.

At Uniting Country SA we are guided by our values:

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

To achieve our vision of: Compassionate, respectful and strong country communities where all people flourish.

Headquartered in Port Pirie, we are fully committed to servicing the needs of country people. We are the local experts making a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.

Latest

International Womens Day

Today we celebrated and recognised the incredible contributions that women have made and continue to make in our region and around the world. As we mark International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the importance of continuing to move closer to a world which is truly equal regardless of gender and gender identity. UCSA will continue to work towards gender equality, and for social and economic justice for everyone.
The Haven - Port Pirie

The Haven is a free and confidential service providing information and referrals to women in Port Pirie. The Haven is located at the Port Pirie Community Centre 28 Symonds Street, Risdon Park. This service is funded by the Women's Information Service
Healthy Relationships

This program is based in Port Augusta to encourage and grow healthy and respectful relationships in the community funded by The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
'How can connectedness be achieved in hub-and-spoke organisations?'

That study aimed to inform and to provide opportunities to enhance staff communication and connectedness in Australian country community service organisations that manage their operations using variations of a hub-and-spoke model.

Careers
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 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.
Port Pirie
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.