Youth Homelessness Matters Day

Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day!

Did you know approximately 42,000 Australian young people aged 15-24 needed help from a homelessness service in 2020-21?

Trent’s lived experience of homelessness as a young person Yfoundations Yfoundations.org.au/yhmd

Young People Don’t Choose Homelessness Kids Under Cover kuc.org.au/library/youth-homelessness-facts-statistics

Uniting Country SA provides Youth Homelessness Services in the Port Augusta and Yorke & Mid North areas.

Call us on 1300 067 777 for more information.

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Child Protection & Foster Care Week

A community is like a puzzle; all the pieces must come together for it to function harmoniously. As we approach Child Protection Week and Foster Carers Week, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all the caregivers who dedicate their lives to nurturing our country's children. Your selflessness and unwavering commitment inspire us all. Your tireless efforts are instrumental in changing lives and creating a brighter future for these children.
Tamika King

Chat with Tamika King, Wellbeing Support Officer, John Pirie Secondary School.
Katie Szabo

A chat with Katie Szabo, Wellbeing Support Officer, Roxby Downs Area School.
Sheriden Tate

A chat with Sheriden Tate, Wellbeing Support Officer, Airdale Primary School.

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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.
Escaping Violence Payment

Money worries should not stop you from leaving a violent partner. The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners.
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.
Whyalla
Port Augusta
Main Office 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.
Homelessness Services

The Yorke and Mid North and Coober Pedy Generic Homelessness Services provides support and housing / accommodation options for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia. Families, single adults, youth and couples can access support from the service