Uniting WA

The generous donations we’ve received have made this festive season extra special for the children in our care, ending the year with a Christmas party and many donated presents. There’s still time to donate to our appeal. Visit https://lnkd.in/gvuxXUkN to learn more. #GiveBack #ChristmasAppeal #UnitingWA

Congratulations to the Financial Wellbeing Collective on their well-deserved win at the 2024 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) Awards! The team took home the Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector award, a testament to their dedication and hard work. The Financial Wellbeing Collective is a collaboration between Uniting WA, Anglicare WA, Bluesky Community Group, City of Cockburn, CommuniCare, Gosnells Community Legal Centre, Midlas, Mission Australia, Money Mentors, SOUTHCARE, The Spiers Centre Inc., and Sussex Street Community Law Service Inc. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and grateful for the incredible impact they continue to make on the community. #FWC #IPAA #UnitingWA

The Uniting WA team gathered online and in person for a screening of Yokai's critically acclaimed independent film, “Genocide in the Wildflower State.” This truth-telling documentary uses true-life accounts of First Nations Stolen Generations peoples as well as historical documents to expose Australia’s six-decade-long eugenics and assimilationist period. We were privileged to have in attendance, the film’s executive producer from Yokai, Jim Morisson, Director with Voice of Hope Aboriginal Corporation, Marie Pryor, and Bringing Them Home WA Incorporated co-chairs, Tony Hansen (Tonji) and Alan Carter. Our guests introduced the documentary and joined us for a Q&A after the film. This screening enabled our team members to further their understanding of injustices faced by First Nations communities in Australia’s recent past, including the impact on Aboriginal families, culture, and language. Armed with this knowledge, our team can stand in solidarity with First Nations People, provide trauma-informed care and walk together on a path to a culturally safer future. To purchase a copy of Genocide in the Wildflower State or attend a screening, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWHvSMnt

We are so grateful to Share the Dignity for their generous donation of 350 handbags, each full of essential hygiene products for our female identifying service users. Share the Dignity are an organisation dedicated to providing sanitary products to women, girls and people who menstruate and are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Receiving such an essential donation so close to Christmas helps us provide the essentials for those in need this festive season. #GiveBack #ChristmasDonations #ShareTheDignity #UnitingWA

A huge congratulations to Tara Seaward, Senior Manager of our Strengthening Families team, for being a finalist for Leader of the Year in the Not-for-Profit Sector at the 2024 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) Achievement Awards. With a strong background in social work, Tara works toward solutions and programs that address complex community needs for vulnerable groups, including families whose children are in State care, those impacted by addiction, and families facing or fleeing domestic violence. Well done Tara, your dedication to supporting those in need continues to have a meaningful impact on the community.

Congratulations to all who were recognised at the 2024 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA (IPAA WA) Awards!

Sneaky behind-the-scenes shots of our amazing Rio Tinto and Volunteering WA volunteers organising and packing all the important donations we have received in our Food drive. A huge thank you to our incredible supporters who have held food drives and contributed to making this season special for so many in our community: Azure Capital, AFG, Cox Architecture, Wesley College, Perth, Scotch College (Perth, Western Australia), Tranby College, St Stephen's School, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Perth, Methodist Ladies' College, Minderoo Foundation, PRL Group, B Strata, Technical Resources, North Metropolitan TAFE, Accenture, and CBRE. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to create a significant number of Christmas presents and hampers for those in need. 🎅🎁 There is still time to make an impact this Christmas by donating to our Christmas Appeal at https://lnkd.in/g3xE9rA8 . #ChristmasDrive #UnitingWA #CommunitySupport #ThankYouVolunteers #HolidayGiving

Our Co-CEO Michael Chester sits down with Dev Singh AUS to talk about the state of homelessness in WA and the common causes that leave people sleeping rough. 

In the last 16 days, we've come together to raise awareness, share stories, march in solidarity, and take action toward ending family and domestic violence. This year's 16 Days in WA campaign has come to an end, but the fight for a safe future continues. Let's work together to play our part. To learn more, visit 16days.wa.gov.au or to find out more about our services, visit www.unitingwa.org.au #PlayYourPart #16DaysinWA #EndDomesticViolence #EndFamilyViolence #SaferFuture #UnitingWA #WAGov

What a day to celebrate the 🌟 incredible people who volunteer in WA 🌟. The importance of volunteers in our communities cannot be overstated, their contributions help so many in Western Australia. Thank you, Volunteering WA, for hosting another amazing annual garden party in the stunning gardens of Government House. Thank you to all our Uniting WA volunteers, including the ones who are too humble to step into the spotlight for a photo 💖 Your dedication and hard work make a profound impact on our community. #InternationalVolunteerDay #UnitingWA #CommunityHeroes #ThankYouVolunteers