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Election 2010

Major church groups call for a ten year plan to overcome poverty. 20 August

UnitingCare's Election Report Card released. 19 August

Both Major Parties fall short on Social Policy Commitments. 19 August

A report card on Aged Care election promises. 18 August

UnitingCare Australia applauds the Greens in calling for a Children's Commissioner. 17 August

Coalition's Job Commitment Bonus not the answer to tackling Long-term Unemployment. 17 August

New lease of life for social services welcome. 9 August

Greens aged care policy offers action and vision. 8 August

Help for vulnerable teenagers welcome. 2 August

UnitingCare Australia launches Key Social Policy Priorities for the 2010 Federal Election at Parliament House. 2 August

Compulsory widespread income management will not address disadvantage. 28 July

Major church groups seek action on community mental health. 21 July

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Draft Child Protection Standards welcome but independent National Children's Commissioner needed. 7 July

Time for Action on Gambling. 23 June

Vulnerable Australians miss out because of red tape. 31 May

Budget 2010: Election is now the best chance for the Government to deliver on its Social Inclusion Agenda. 11 May

2010 Budget priorities for action. 10 May

UnitingCare Australia calls for Ministerial Taskforce following Henry Review. 2 May

 

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Media Releases

For all media comments, please contact Judith Tokley, Director Services Development, on 02 6249 6717 or 0408 824 306 or via email.

 



 

UnitingCare Australia media releases 2010

Election Report Card: Both Major Parties fall short on Social Policy Commitments - 19 August 2010

Election 2010 - UnitingCare Australia applauds the Greens in calling for a Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People - 17 August 2010

Election 2010 - Coalition's Job Commitment Bonus is not the answer to tackling Long-term Unemployment - 17 August 2010

Election 2010 - New lease of life for social services welcome - 9 August 2010

Election 2010 - Help for vulnerable teenagers welcome - 2 August 2010

2010 Federal Election - A decent life for every person - 2 August 2010

Compulsory widespread income management will not address disadvantage - 28 July 2010

Major church groups seek action on community mental health - 21 July 2010

Draft Child Protection Standards welcome but Independent National Children's Commissioner needed - 7 July 2010

Time for Action on Gambling - 23 June 2010

Vulnerable Australians miss out because of red tape - 31 May 2010

Election is now the best chance for the Government to deliver on its Social Inclusion Agenda. UnitingCare Australia's Budget Speech Response - 11 May 2010

Media Alert - Budget Night Contacts - 11 May 2010

2010 Budget Priorities for action - 10 May 2010

Super Profits Tax should benefit all Australians - 10 May 2010

UnitingCare Australia calls for Ministerial Taskforce following Henry Review - 2 May 2010

UnitingCare Australia looks forward to the Government's response to the Henry Tax Review - 29 April 2010

COAG efforts on mental health welcome - 20 April 2010

Investment in aged care must include healthier older Australians - 12 April 2010

National Compact can't be a hollow promise - 17 March 2010

Major parties ignore evidence in decision to extend compulsory income management - 16 March 2010

Social services get better value for money and produce better outcomes than involuntary income management - 25 February 2010

UnitingCare Australia announces new acting National Director - 16 February 2010

UnitingCare Australia looks forward to the release of the Third Inter-Generational Report - 01 February 2010

 


 

Major Church Providers media releases 2010

Major church groups call for a ten year plan to overcome poverty - 20 August 2010

Major church groups seek action on community mental health. - 21 July 2010 

 


 

CCOA media releases 2010

From the outside looking in - A report card on Aged Care election promises - 18 August 2010

Aged care at what cost? - 12 August 2010

Vote 1 - Aged Care - 11 August 2010

Greens aged care policy offers action and vision  - 8 August 2010

New research reinforces urgent need for aged care reforms - 6 August 2010

Coalition aged care policy a boost for older Australians - 1 August 2010

Looking forward to Coalition aged care policy - 30 July 2010

Major parties silent on aged care policies - 24 July 2010

Aged care remote in rural areas - 22 July 2010

The Grand Plan for the federal election - 17 July 2010

Who will fund wage boost in aged care Minister? - 25 May 2010

Caring for Older Australians issues paper a green light for reform - 24 May 2010

CCOA urges Government to Budget for aged care - 10 May 2010

Aged care inquiry a major boost for reform - 21 April

National health reforms a prescription for poor health in aged care - 21 April 2010

Aged care on the sick list - 14 April 2010

 


 

UnitingCare Australia media releases 2009

UnitingCare Australia Opposes Involuntary Income Management - 25 November 2009

Because Children and Families Matter - Analysis of Government Reforms released - 18 November 2009

Apology a positive step forward - Uniting Church in Australia media release - 16 November 2009

UnitingCare Australia welcomes Productivity Commission draft report on gambling - 22 October 2009

UnitingCare Australia welcomes Productivity Commission report as "a blueprint to make social services sustainable - 15 October 2009

UnitingCare Australia Backs Call for National Disability Insurance Scheme - 8 October 2009

UnitingCare welcomes intention to aplogise to Forgotten Australians - 31 August 2009

Government doesn't recognise Aged Care Funding Crisis - 26 June 2009

Pension increases - why do some miss out?- 19 June 2009

Yet more evidence to support calls for reform to Aged Care - 2 June 2009

Difficult times to continue for Australia's most vulnerable - UnitingCare Australia's response to the 2009-2010 federal budget, 13 May 2009

+ Resource Document: UnitingCare Australia Summary of Key Budget Measures - 13 May 2009

Uniting Care Australia welcomes Senate Report on residential and community aged care in Australia - 30 March 2009

 


 

Major Church Providers media releases 2009

Possible Stimulus Package must not target Social Housing - 19 October 2009

Major Church Providers say employment services process needs overhaul - 2 April 2009

Major Church Providers are ready to act on today's stimulus package - 13 February 2009

Major Church Providers urge resolution of stimulus package - 13 February 2009

Major Church Providers say stimulus housing initiative worthwhile - 6 February 2009

Major Church Providers welcome meeting with Deputy Prime Minister - 27 January 2009

 


 

UnitingCare Australia media releases 2008

UnitingCare Australia welcomes government focus on opportunity for people with a disability - 4 December 2008

UnitingCare Australia welcomes COAG’s commitment to the reform of the delivery of community services - 1 December 2008

UnitingCare Australia congratulates the Government on DSP initiative - 21 July 2008

UnitingCare Australia welcomes Pension Review but says entire system needs re-examining - 12 August 2008

 


 

Major Church Providers media releases 2008

Major Church Providers call for crisis response now - 26 November 2008