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Making Disadvantage VisibleCommunity organisation Connections UnitingCare is marking Anti-Poverty Week to highlight the struggles faced by the children, young people and families it supports every day.
Don't Deepen Disadvantage
Connections UnitingCare has joined the chorus of community organisations questioning the Federal Parliament bill that places 100,000 single parent families onto the lower Newstart allowance.- Unique Awards Go Viral
A new facebook application has been launched by Victorian-based community organisation, Connections UnitingCare to house their unique Anti-Poverty Awards for young Australians to cater for a younger audience. - Going Green for the Greater Good
Community Organisation Connections UnitingCare has today announced that it has achieved Silver Certification (Excellence) from GreenBizCheck for its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives. - Moving On Up in Dandenong
Community organisation Connections UnitingCare has moved to a larger location in Dandenong after many years of providing program and support for the region. - Life-Changing Results with the Right Help
Connections UnitingCare is today telling the story of one client and her life-changing experience after support from Family Coaching Victoria. From the very beginning, Paige's life was never going to be easy. From a very early age she found her life spiralling out of control. - Making New Connections in Pakenham
Community organisation Connections UnitingCare has moved to a new, larger location in Pakenham in response to growing demand for services in the Cardinia region. The new 42a Main Street site will allow for greater staff levels and ultimately benefit the rapidly growing Pakenham community, the third fastest growing area in Victoria. - Supporting Young Mums Starting Out
An innovative and unique program run by Connections UnitingCare is offering young mothers the opportunity to participate in the Peer Support Training program. Peer Support Training provides young mothers with knowledge, leadership and communication skills that can be used to mentor other young parents and lead to further education or employment. - Strong Case for Substantial Changes
Connections UnitingCare has today joined with other community service organisations in welcoming the Report of the Protecting Victoria's Vulnerable Children Inquiry. Connections acknowledges the dedicated work by Honourable Philip Cummins (Chair), Emeritus Professor Dorothy Scott OAM and Mr Bill Scales AO on the year-long Report that was commissioned by the Baillieu Government after being elected on a platform to reform child protection. - Cooking for a Cause
Connections UnitingCare will host a fundraiser morning tea in Narre Warren on Tuesday 21 February to celebrate National Pancake Day, with all money raised going to the UnitingCare SHARE Community Appeal supporting local people in need. - 2011
- Engaging the Community
Today Connections UnitingCare launched its 2011 Annual Report with an emphasis on community engagement. The inspiring stories of Bernada and Janeen who have been supported by Connections in a time of need have also been published for the first time in this year's Annual Report. 
Sector Leadership
Connections UnitingCare Chief Executive Officer elected as President of sector peak body.
New Look for Starting Out
Connections UnitingCare's young mothers program Starting Out is launching an exciting range of new promotional items and reflecting on close to 20 years of community support this week.- Anti-Poverty Award Recipients Announced
Connections UnitingCare have announced the recipients of their unique Anti-Poverty Awards for young Australians who are working towards eradicating poverty, ahead of the official presentation on Friday October 21. - Tasmanian School Announced Recipient of Anti-Poverty Award
Connections UnitingCare have announced Hounville High School as the inaugural recipient of the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty School Award, presented by Jinta Sport ahead of the official presentation in Melbourne, on Friday October 21. - Practical Advice to Help People Recover from the Floods
Floods support workers are on a quest to help people recover from the Victorian 2011 floods, by providing a single point of contact for individuals to find services and support. - Running for Disadvantaged Kids
In an effort to raise awareness and much needed funds, members of the management of Connections UnitingCare are taking to the streets and running for disadvantaged kids. - 2011 Anti-Poverty Awards
An exciting new award to recognise schools across Australia who are actively engaging students in poverty related projects has been launched by Connections UnitingCare, a Victorian-based community organisation. - Permanent Homes Needed for Young Children
Connections UnitingCare is appealing to the local community to help provide a permanent home for three young girls who are in need of the stability and love of a permanent family as it launches it Forever Family campaign to attract perspective families to its Permanent Care program. - State Government Must Support Equal Pay
Connections UnitingCare has joined the chorus of community sector organisations urging the Victorian Government to meet its pre-election promise and fully support the outcomes of the Australian Services Union''s equal pay case. - Building Stronger Relationships for Monash''s Chinese Residents
A unique parenting program for parents with adolescent children has been delivered in Chinese Mandarin to Monash residents by Connections UnitingCare for the first time.
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2010
- The Spirit of Giving
One of Manningham''s leading welfare agencies Doncare and Connections UnitingCare are working together in partnership to share supplies of food and gifts for the annual Christmas Appeal. A Guide to Christmas Spending
Connections UnitingCare, has developed a list of tips to help families curb their spending this Christmas and avoid the financial pitfalls of the festive season. - Connecting With History at St Andrew''s Uniting Church
A travelling historical exhibition showcasing the 80 year story of Connections UnitingCare is on display at its final location, St Andrew''s Uniting Church in Berwick, after six months on the road. - Anti-Poverty Awards - Recognising Young Australians Working to Reduce Poverty
Applications are now open for the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards. The Awards recognise young Australians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally. - Bilingual Workshop Builds Parenting Skills
The Connections UnitingCare ''Positive Parenting Program'' (Triple P) has been delivered to Monash parents in both Chinese and English for the first time.
The Monash Chinese Family Services Project (MCFSP), a joint initiative of Connections and the Monash City Council, delivered the proactive ''Positive Parenting Program'' to 16 parents over four weeks and provided them with effective strategies and practical tools to manage the behaviour of their children. Bilingual Workshop Builds Parenting Skills Bilingual Workshop Builds Parenting Skills (Chinese) - Connections Resource Room Opens U.P. to Celebrate
Connections UnitingCare is celebrating the 1st birthday of its Family Resource Room at Hampton Park Uniting Place at 1 Coral Drive on Thursday 24 June with a family fun day and historical exhibition. - Blackburn Office Fire
Connections UnitingCare is today dealing with the ramifications from a fire that has significantly affected the Blackburn Office at 48 Blackburn Road (corner of The Avenue), Blackburn. - Supporting Young Mums Starting Out
An innovative and unique program run by Connections UnitingCare is offering young mothers the opportunity to gain more knowledge and further their skills by becoming a Peer Support Worker with its Starting Out program. - Starting Out, a community-based support program for young, pregnant and parenting women up to the age of 25 years is hosting an information session for potential Peer Support Workers at Connections'' Croydon office at 185 Mt Dandenong Road on Friday 19 March.
- Family Violence Art ExhibitionA selection of mosaic art created by women who have experienced family violence.
- Stemming from an overwhelming response of clients who expressed their need for ongoing contact with other women who have also experienced family violence, Connections UnitingCare Mosaic Art Group ran for 10 weeks in late 2009 from Connections'' Windsor office.
- Connections Cooking For A Cause
Connections UnitingCare will host a morning tea in Mount Waverley on Tuesday 16 February to celebrate National Pancake Day, with all money raised going to the UnitingCare SHARE Community Appeal supporting people in need.
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2009
- Victoria''s Most Vulnerable Children Need Our Help
Connections UnitingCare has joined with other child, youth and family support organisations calling for changes to provide the most effective support to Victoria''s most vulnerable children in the wake of the damning Victorian Ombudsman''s report. - Christmas is a Great Season to Give
Connections UnitingCare is today encouraging people across Melbourne to donate now to their Christmas Food & Gift Appeal that directly supports marginalised and disadvantaged children, young people and families. - New Ideas on Children''s Rights and Work to Reduce Poverty Recognised
In a ceremony held in Anti-Poverty Week, Connections UnitingCare hosted The Annual WJ Craig Lecture and Presentation of Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards. - Delivering the 23rd Annual WJ Craig Lecture was Moira Rayner, a senior and experienced lawyer and children''s rights advocate. In her speech entitled ''Protecting Children''s Rights'', Ms Rayner stated that ''our progress in protecting the fundamental rights of all children is disgracefully slow. Children are the most talked about, but silent and powerless, members of society.''
- Changes Needed To Protect Children
Connections UnitingCare has today expressed sadness about the tragic failures of a system that sees a young child assaulted and fighting for her life in hospital and her father, due to appear in court over the assault, found dead near his home. - The Premier John Brumby has admitted the state''s child protection system failed the toddler, saying earlier today to the media that ''Clearly the system has failed.''
- Giving Young People A Chance
Connections UnitingCare is encouraging young people across Melbourne''s south-eastern suburbs to apply for scholarships in the newly launched South Eastern Chances program. South Eastern Chances provides support for children and young people to obtain educational, cultural and social opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them due to a lack of financial and/or broader supports. - Anti-Poverty Awards Recognise Young People
Applications are now open for the Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards. The Awards recognise young Victorians and Tasmanians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally and are branching-out into Tasmania for this first time this year. - Searching for Families
Searching for Families - Campaign launched to find families to care for kids. One of Victoria''s largest welfare agencies is launching a special campaign to recruit permanent care families as it faces an unprecedented demand to place children. The Connections UnitingCare Forever Family campaign is rolling-out today. - New Program for Vulnerable Children and Families
Connections UnitingCare, one of Victoria''s largest welfare agencies and the largest UnitingCare agency in Victoria is launching a new program that offers a range of clinical services to vulnerable children and their families on April 2 at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong. - No Interest Loan Scheme for Low Income Families
Low income families in the City of Stonnington can now obtain a no interest loan of up to $1,200 to buy a significant household item, such as a new washing machine or refrigerator, through a new initiative by Connections UnitingCare. - Flipping Pancakes for a Good Cause
Connections UnitingCare is hosting a morning tea for the local Monash community on Tuesday 24 February to celebrate National Pancake Day with all money raised going to the SHARE Community Appeal. Staff and supporters will be on hand at the organisation''s head office in Mount Waverley to cook pancakes that can be purchased for just a gold coin donation. - Connections UnitingCare Bushfire Response
Connections UnitingCare has been shocked and saddened by the tragic events as a result of the Victorian bushfires. The enormous impact on such a broad range of people across so many localities is hard to comprehend. Our thoughts and prayers are with people affected. - State Government Funding Cuts Bite Hard
A new report from the Allen Consulting Group, ''How many wheelchairs can you push at once?'' Productivity in the community service organisation sector in Victoria, has confirmed that community sector organisations are turning away eligible clients and cutting back on services due to State Government funding cuts.
- 2008
- Moderator gives blessing to new UnitingCare office
Connections UnitingCare, one of Victoria''s largest welfare agencies and the largest UnitingCare agency in Victoria has moved to a new office in Mount Waverley. The Uniting Church Moderator for Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Rev. Jason Kioa will offer a blessing for the new establishment. - Anti-Poverty Awards Announced
Connections UnitingCare, one of Victoria''s largest welfare agencies and the largest UnitingCare agency in Victoria has announced the recipients of unique awards that recognise young Victorians working to eradicate poverty. A group of prominent Victorians will present the 2008 Anti-Poverty Awards for Young Victorians in a special ceremony in Mount Waverley. - Difficult times ahead announces welfare agency
One of Victoria''s largest welfare agencies and Victoria''s largest provider of Child FIRST, a one stop information and referral service, is concerned about the impact of the global economic crisis which is likely to cause increased stress on families including financial stress and unemployment. - Local Appeal for Gifts and Food
Connections UnitingCare is calling on the local community to help support their annual Christmas Appeal that provides food and gifts to families in need during the Christmas period. -
