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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Uniting Country SA would like to thank all our volunteers for their many years of amazing support. Find out more about their amazing work here
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Domestic Violence and Family Violence is complex issue. Learn more about who is affected by Domestic Violence and/ or Family Violence and the many ways it can manifest itself here.
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In 2020, UCSA was proud to be the inaugural winner of the SA Healthy Towns Challenge Award. Learn more about the award here and what we have done to keep up the good work.
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Uniting Country SA is the education lead for Connected Beginnings in Port Augusta, funded through the Commonwealth Department of Education. This is a Collective Impact model funded until November 2022, supporting a movement for community change.

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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Media Release - Thank You Volunteers

Uniting Country SA would like to thank all our volunteers for their many years of amazing support. Find out more about their amazing work here
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Interested in volunteering? Looking for a way to give back to your community? Why not volunteer? Click here to learn more about our volunteering opportunities.
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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Options and Eligibility

Uniting Country Housing (UCH) provides housing support for:

To access UCH services, you must: