Trans Day of Visibility

Today is Trans Day of Visibility

This day was started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 as a response to the lack of recognition of trans people. It is a day to acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community.

Visibility is important for gender-diverse people to feel proud about their identity and to be accepted in community.

48.1% of transgender and gender-diverse people aged 14 to 25 reported that they had attempted suicide in their lifetime (LGBTIQ+ Heath Australia 2021 study).

Jessie Williams once said - "Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not a pie."

At Uniting Country SA, we aim to raise the visibility of gender-diverse people in the community. We welcome everyone exactly as they are.

#transgender #UnitingCountrySA

Latest

Reconciliation Community event in Port Augusta today

Thank you for all those that came to the reconciliation community event in Port Augusta - it was great to see so many happy faces
Donation - Northern Yorke Peninsula Quilters

A big thank you to the Northern Yorke Peninsula Quilters for their kind quilt donation to the clients of our Domestic & Family Violence services across regional SA. The quilters came from Moonta, Wallaroo, Kadina and surrounds.
Sorry Day 2023

Today is National Sorry Day, which acknowledges the wrongful treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Government policy, which came to be known as the stolen generations, which removed children and young people from their families and communities. This occasion represents an opportunity for all Australians to reflect on past government practices and to understand the ongoing trauma that continues to affect the oldest, continuous living culture on our planet.
The Haven workshops

The Haven Port Pirie is currently running a series of Self Care Workshops. If you are interested in attending the next one or a gardening or cooking group then head over to their page. 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 and made possible by Women's Information Service.

Careers
Providing services in regional South Australia
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.
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.
Whyalla
Main Office Port Pirie
Port Augusta
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.