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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 Read more

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

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. Read more

NDIS Support Services

Uniting Country SA provides a variety of support services for people on the NDIS. We provide high quality, customer friendly service and have the local knowledge and expertise to help you meet your support needs. Read more

Gambling Help Services

Uniting Country SA Gambling Help Service can help you take back control over your life. We provide free, confidential therapeutic and financial counselling services to those in regional South Australia who are struggling with the consequences of problem gambling. Read more

Port Augusta and Port Pirie Homelessness Youth Service

Uniting County SA's Port Augusta and Amity Youth Homelessness Service provide a safe, secure environment for young people who are homeless as a result of a crisis. Read more

Emergency Financial Assistance

Uniting Country SA's Emergency Financial Assistance provides people in crisis with emergency support. Including food, temporary transport and other practical assistance. Once the immediate financial crisis is addressed, referrals are facilitated to connect the person with additional and ongoing support. Read more

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

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. Read more

Microfinance Loans

Access to safe and affordable credit through Good Shepherd’s NILs Loans and UCSA’s Microcredit Loans to people in regional South Australia Read more

Latest

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

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

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

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

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 Pirie
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.
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.