Options and Eligibility

Uniting Country Housing (UCH) provides housing support for:	To access UCH services, you must:
People at risk of homelessness Older people seeking affordable options Families and individuals escaping domestic violence People who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.	Be a resident in South Australia (SA) Have a household income within the income eligibility limit Not own any assets or property Be able to sustain a successful tenancy, with or without support.

Exceptions may apply in extenuating circumstances. You will also need to meet the South Australian Government's housing eligibility criteria relating to maximum levels of income and assets.

Housing Eligibility Criteria

Some houses are reserved for people with specific needs (eg Mental Health Housing, Transitional Housing Program and other supported housing programs). You will need to be nominated by the organisation who provides or manages the support attached to these programs.

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Eliza's Youth Homelessness Story

Our Youth Homelessness Services support young people to develop independent living skills and figure out long-term housing as they enter adulthood. Helping them overcome homelessness or avoid experiencing homelessness in their youth. Learn more about how this program helped one client, Eliza, after experiencing a family breakdown here
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Coronavirus update 2 (COVID-19)

Uniting Country SA is continuing to provide our usual services during the COVID-19 crisis. If you need assistance call 1300 067 777 or email us at [email protected] You can also still call in and see us at your local UCSA office. Physical distancing guidelines will apply.
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How we provide help

Uniting Country SA provides 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.
24 by 24 Movement Challenge

On the 19th of October we are supporting Nick Donnellan's 24 hour movement challenge at the Port Pirie Memorial Oval. Move how you want, when you want, for as long as you want, to raise awareness for mental health.
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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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.
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.

Options and Eligibility

Uniting Country Housing (UCH) provides housing support for:

To access UCH services, you must: