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Communities for Children

Communities for Children

Uniting Country SA's Communities for Children program focus on supporting the health and early development needs of young children from conception to 12 years, supporting parents while building and supporting child-friendly communities. This service is only available in Port Augusta. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 4th April, 2022

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Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

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

Published: 16th August, 2019

Updated: 4th February, 2022

Author: Matthew Thomson

Resilient Families - Strengthening Families

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 Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 4th January, 2022

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Community FoodHub

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 Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Resilient Families - Children and Parenting Support Services

Resilient Families - Children and Parenting Support Services

Uniting Country SA's Children and Parenting Support Service focuses on early intervention and the provision of resources to improve children’s development and well being. The service supports parents and caregivers to build parenting skills and confidence. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY)

Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY)

The Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY) program assists young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages 10 and 19 access services and find the guidance they need to achieve their goals and strengthen their cultural and community connections Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Matthew Thomson

Advancing Families and Communities

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. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Itchy Emu

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. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Matthew Thomson

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters

Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters

HIPPY stands for the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters. It is a free, voluntary home based early learning and parenting program for families with young children. Hippy encourages parents to be their children’s first educator, engaging families in developing early literacy and numeracy skills. This program is only available in Whyalla and Port Augusta Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Reconnect

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. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Family and Relationship Services

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. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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National School Chaplaincy Program

National School Chaplaincy Program

Uniting Country SA's National School Chaplaincy Program provides experienced staff to work as part of the school team to plan, develop and deliver student resilience and wellbeing services within a school site. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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Strengthening Separated Families

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. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

Author: Matthew Thomson

Children's Contact Service

Children's Contact Service

The Children’s Contact Service (CCS) is a child safe, child focused service which provides a family friendly facility to help children to maintain or develop a positive, meaningful relationship with the parent or family they do not live with. Our facilities are located in Port Augusta and Whyalla Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 26th March, 2021

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  • Men's Health Week

    Men's Health Week

    It's Men's Health Week (13-19 June) and an opportunity to take time to reflect on the health challenges facing the men in our lives. Men are more likely to suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than women of the same age. And sadly, three-quarters of those who died by suicide in 2020 were men.

  • Clare Quilting Group donated 100th quilt

    Clare Quilting Group donated 100th quilt

    Thank you to the Clare Quilters who have recently donated the 100th gorgeous homemade quilt to Uniting Country SA for use across our Domestic Violence, Homelessness and Foster Care programs. The quilting group have also supplied quilts to Clare Carinya Aged Care Home , Kara House and Pt Augusta Woma Carti Aged Care Facility. The Clare Quilting Group has made a real difference to people in challenging times for regional South Australians.

  • Finalist in the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2022

    Finalist in the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2022

    Well done to Kylie Crouch, Volunteer Coordinator at Uniting Country SA who was a Finalist in the South Australian Volunteer Awards 2022 in ‘Excellence in Volunteer Management’ The award recognising a Volunteer Manager for their dedication to supporting and facilitating the engagement of volunteers. Uniting Country SA has over 160 volunteers.

  • Youth Reconciliation - Port Augusta

    Youth Reconciliation - Port Augusta

    A fantastic youth event held in Port Augusta today as part of national reconciliation week. A special shout out to Centacare Catholic Country SA and Port Augusta City Council Well done..

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    Providing Services within Country SA

  • Domestic & Family Violence

    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.

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  • Escaping Violence Payment

    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.

  • Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

    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.

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