News & Media Releases
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families media releases share stories of the work we do and the people we work with. Please click on an individual media release to download it and read in full.
FaCS carers transfer to UnitingCare Burnside
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Boarding House Reform welcome
Disadvantaged families to suffer in federal budget
NDIS funding is welcome news
Wish to share stories granted
UnitingCare Burnside’s Newpin program has proven how one small funding program can create an amazing outcome.
Aim to reduce homelessness in Macarthur
The Drum Youth Resource Centre is playing a significant role in the Macarthur Real Estate Engagement Working Party – a unique initiative aiming to reduce homelessness in the Macarthur region.
Commission considers vulnerable in Penalty Notices recommendations
The NSW Law Reform Commission has handed down its report into Penalty Notices in New South Wales.
Commonwealth Bank's Centenary Grant
UnitingCare Burnside has been named as one of the Commonwealth Bank’s $10,000 Centenary Grant recipients.
Youth focus in Boom Room
MEDIA RELEASE: UnitingCare Burnside will be running two fantastic projects for aspiring musicians and audio engineers these April school holidays at Tahmoor Community Centre.
We're an employer of choice
MEDIA RELEASE: UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families (UnitingCare CYPF) is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2012 Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) citation by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency.
New research in OSHC
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families’ Social Justice Unit (SJU) has released new research showing children from very low-income families are vastly under-represented in the use of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC).
We're welcoming SBB pilot
MEDIA RELEASE: UnitingCare Burnside welcomes the opportunity to broaden the funding base for innovative programs which support children at risk to safely return home to their families, following the NSW Government’s announcement today of a Social Benefit Bonds (SBB) pilot.
Disadvantaged need better access: Out of School Hours Care
MEDIA RELEASE: UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families (UnitingCare CYPF) has found access to Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) needs to be improved, with a drastically low level of children in disadvantaged communities and low income working families utilising services.
Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies Conference 2012
Children’s Rights: What’s Right for Children?
20 – 22 August 2012, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
UnitingCare NSW.ACT releases Annual Report
The UnitingCare NSW.ACT Annual Report for 2010/11 - Remarkable Lives, Inspiring Stories has been released
Season's Greetings
Season's Greetings from UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families.
UnitingCare Burnside congratulates NSW Volunteer of the Year
UnitingCare Burnside has long recognised how valuable Ralph Naden is to the local community, and has welcomed the state-wide acknowledgement last week, when Ralph was announced the NSW Volunteer of the Year.
UnitingCare Disability welcomes move towards an NDIS
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families is commending the Federal Government's commitment over the weekend to begin designing a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Age no barrier in Christmas cheer
UnitingCare Ageing staff in Penrith and Orange will be sharing the Christmas cheer across the generations this year, as they donate special gifts to those in need in their communities.
UnitingCare Burnside calls for school suspension review
New figures from the NSW Department of Education released today show school suspension figures continue to rise, prompting UnitingCare Burnside to call for a review of the NSW suspension policy.
