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.

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NAIDOC Week

14 Jul 2010

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families will be celebrating NAIDOC Week 2010 with a variety of events around New South Wales.

Literature Review Report

13 Jul 2010


International 'Best Practice' for Out of School Services and Activities for 9-12 Year Old Children Literature Review Report is an important step in developing a framework to maintain the engagement of young people (9-12 years). 

Kinship carers need to be supported

25 May 2010

UnitingCare Burnside is calling on the state Government to recognise the vital role kinship carers play in any restructuring of out-of-home care arrangements.

Time-out room a first for NSW gamblers

25 May 2010


Unifam Counselling and Mediation Service launches two innovative services in Gosford on Monday 17 May 2010 to help support people whose lives have been adversely affected by gambling.

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families proud to be an Employer of Choice for Women

10 Mar 2010

This is the second year running that UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families has won the honour.

Extended Family Support Launch 10 February

09 Feb 2010

New disability support service aims to keep families together.

Safeguarding Children and Young People Statement

14 Dec 2009

The safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is of paramount concern in all we do.

Forgotten Australians

11 Dec 2009

Statement of Acknowledgement for children placed in Burnside's care.

'Because Children and Families Matter'

27 Nov 2009


UnitingCare Australia and the Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, have released an analysis of the Government’s recent policy reforms for children, young people and families.

A better future for children & young people in care

27 Nov 2009

16 November 2009

UnitingCare Burnside welcomes today's Australian Government apology to The Forgotten Australians.

Anti-Poverty Week 11-17 October

29 Sep 2009

Can you support Anti-Poverty Week 2009 by organising an event to raise awareness of this critical social justice issue? For great ideas about local events, please visit http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au.

National Child Protection Week

08 Sep 2009

National Child Protection Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness that the wellbeing and safety of Australia's children is everyone's responsibility.

Foster Carers Needed - Sydney

02 Sep 2009

Many children and teenagers are in unstable family situations and need help from someone like you. Becoming a foster carer and providing a child with a home and support could just be the most rewarding experience of your life.

2010-2012 Strategic Plan

14 Aug 2009

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families' 700 staff came together for the first time since the creation of the Service Group in 2006, to focus on finalising the 2010-2012 Strategic Plan.

Indigenous Employment Achievements Celebrated

26 Jun 2009

Photo of UnitingCare Indigenous Employment Officers with UnitingCare Directors

UnitingCare NSW.ACT this week celebrates its achievements as a Corporate Leader in Indigenous Employment, reflecting on the commitment made last year to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff throughout the organisation.

Ladies’ Day Everyday at NSW NGO

18 Mar 2009

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families has today been named an EOWA Employer of Choice for Women. The leading NSW child and family welfare agency employs over 620 staff, more than 75 percent of whom are female.