💚 Our Story

A not-for-profit built on 100 years of care

Uniting NSW.ACT is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit care and community service providers, created in 2017 from the merger of two great organisations — UnitingCare NSW.ACT and Uniting. We trace our roots back over 100 years.

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What's included

What we offer in About Uniting NSW.ACT

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Our Mission

We work with people at the margins of society — older Australians, people with disability, children and families — so they can live life in all its fullness.

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Not-for-Profit

We're owned by the Uniting Church in Australia, but serve people of all faiths and none. Every dollar of surplus goes back into care and community.

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Our Scale

Over 15,000 people in our services, 9,000 staff, and 70+ locations across NSW and ACT — one of the sector's most trusted providers.

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Evidence-Based

We invest in research, evaluation, and continuous improvement so our services are built on what actually works.

Advocacy

We don't just deliver services — we advocate for systemic change. We speak up when the systems that should protect people are failing them.

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Sustainability

We take our responsibilities to the environment seriously — reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability across all services.

How it works

Getting started

1977

Established

Uniting NSW.ACT's predecessor organisations have been providing care since the early 20th century, formally establishing in 1977.

2017

Merger

UnitingCare NSW.ACT and Uniting merged, creating one of the largest community service organisations in Australia.

2024

Expansion

Continued growth across aged care, disability, early learning, and family services — reaching more people than ever.

2026

Today

Serving over 15,000 people annually, with 9,000+ staff and volunteers across NSW and ACT.

Questions & Answers

About Uniting NSW.ACT — common questions

Uniting is the community services arm of the Uniting Church in Australia. While we share the Church's values of compassion, justice, and respect, we serve people of all faiths and none. You will never be asked about your faith to receive our services.
Our services are funded through a mix of government contracts, client fees, fundraising, and the support of the Uniting Church. We publish an annual report with full financial transparency.
You can donate at uniting.org/donate. Gifts are fully tax-deductible and go directly to supporting people in need through our services.

Want to know more about who we are?

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