Uniting Communities Supporter Newsletter


AUTUMN 2019


55,000 We’re stronger together $337,659


proud to donate its


rofit back into Uniting unities community services


in total carbon emissions and purchased carbon offsets supporting South Australia’s first ever environmental planting project to earn carbon credits. We are South Australia’s first and only certified Carbon Neutral organisation since 2015.


REDUCTION 5.2% 15,660 More than


e StandBy Support er Suicide program our partner, Centacare)


swered over d provided more than


ace-to-face rt sessions in regional SA


280 40


calls ople bereaved by suicide


of nursing support were provided to residents in our Murray Mudge aged care facility


hours of Aboriginal Community 88%


people in financial hardship were provided with practical skills and support, including food parcels and advocacy


with UC has enabled nity group to get a tion. Their support bring the voices of


ty to the table.’ gacy of Trust and Hope Ngarrindjeri Elder


‘Thank you for your help, guidance and support – because of you we have a much better


relationship with our daughter.’ Parents of a Ruby’s Reunification Program client


s proud


important We are a vital


y sector.’ ager, s SA


Featured in this issue  New look for Hope’s Café


 Your support is saving lives  Ruby’s – re-uniting families for 25 years


adults and children from Sharing Families and Seeking


456


Families were part of the innovative Family by Family program


MISSIONS


‘I am sincerely grateful and appreciative of Communication Partner Service’s assistance with one of my victims. She went above and beyond her role and I cannot thank her enough.’ Interviewer, South Australian Police


Connect customers reported a positive experience when visiting our Prospect Road offices


importance in healing.’ Client, Aboriginal Community Connect


‘I like how they focus on culture and recognise its


In collaboration with the Purple House Foundation, we played a key role in


improving remote access to dialysis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander


people with kidney disease, with significant cost-savings for individuals and the community


individuals and organisations generously donated more than


2,275


via our appeals and fundraising activities


The U City building


CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED TO LEVEL


9 BY 30 JUNE 2018, meeting a funding milestone for our Respite Facility Grant from SAHT


has been recognised as


BUILDING design to date by the Green Building Council of Australia. It is predicted to use


LESS ENERGY & LESS WATER


45% 30%


than a comparable new building SA’S ‘GREENEST’


Adult and Family Counselling provided 2,822 appointments, receiving 100% positive feedback from clients surveyed about their experience


Partners Service attended


VOLUNTEERS Communication


and legal meetings to provide assistance to people with communication challenges


police interviews 72


 You can help mend the cycle at the Habitat from the


 Your impact on our community


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