“The majority of people didn’t have a problem with spending or budgeting, what they had a problem with was inadequate income support payments,” says Prof Greg Marston on new research showing the cashless debit card is stigmatising & impractical #RaisetheRate #Newstart #auspol

Independent academic research confirms that the cashless debit card is stigmatising, impractical and unnecessary. ACOSS media release: bit.ly/3agw4sb #auspol

From our CEO 👇as we've been told funding will be cut back next year to many of the vital services we provide to families going through relationship breakdown such as family mediation, supporting children after separation and specialised domestic violence support

Why is it that we still ask ‘why didn't she leave?’ when the real question should be ‘where would she go?’

. @UnitingCareWest: Thank you for a Christmas that was Merry and Bright revivemagazine.org.au/2020/02/27/tha…

#InThisTogether2020 We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, together we build relationships & communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures & futures. Find out more nrw.reconciliation.org.au Reconciliation Australia #NRW2020

We're embarking on the next exciting chapter as Uniting WA. Join us unitingwa.org.au

Renna and Keira are members of the Community Advisory Group in the #100FamiliesWA project. In this video, The Meaning of Home, they unpack their lived experiences of hardship. It's the first in a short video series: 'Speaking from Experience'. youtu.be/KmGmQcMpG48

We’re thrilled to be launching our #BillBuddy pilot soon! Together w/ WA-based NFPs, we’ve created a free platform to help low-income households reduce their utility bills, thanks to @lotterywest. Rise Network Uniting WA MercyCare CommunityHousing Ltd Anglicare WA Access Housing

Many low-income earners are facing new challenges, and #BillBuddy can help. Developed with @Lotterywest support, this App is free for households supported by Rise Network Uniting WA MercyCare CommunityHousing Ltd Anglicare WA Foundation Housing Ltd and Access Housing.

Bills are going up and the WA Government is giving households $600 towards their electricity bills. Make your windfall go further with our new #BillBuddy app, available to households supported by our NFP partners: @Risenetworkwa Uniting WA MercyCare CommunityHousing Ltd cont...

Welcome to the Noongar season of Birak! Birak is the first summer so is very dry and hot. It is also the time the sacred Moodjar (Christmas Tree) blooms. The Moodja holds a special place in the hearts of many Noongar people... abc.net.au/news/2019-12-2… via ABC News

We have paused non-critical face-to-face services until 6pm Friday 5 Feb. We'll contact you, or reach us on 1300 663 298. Albany services unaffected. Updates will be available on our website: unitingwa.org.au/news-and-resou… #perthlockdown

Our website is down right now. We're working on it, but if you need us in the meantime, please call us on 1300 663 298.

Update: We're back online at unitingwa.org.au

We have paused non-critical face-to-face services during the 4-day Perth and Peel lockdown. We'll contact you, or reach us on 1300 663 298. Albany services unaffected. Updates available on our website: unitingwa.org.au/news-and-resou… #perthlockdown

Launch day for the 100 Families WA Report Insights into Hardship and Disadvantage in #Perth. Path-breaking in terms of method, results and lived experience engagement. Great to be part of such a rich collaboration 100familieswa.org.au apo.org.au/node/313315

Important launch of 100 Families WA report - congratulations Western Australian Council of Social Service @lotterywest Centre for Social Impact UWA agencies involved and the people with lived experience who provided insights into hardships and disadvantage and the solutions outlined in this important report Shelter WA

Renna Gayde speaking from experience and sharing her story, voice and learnings, “Connections cost money, but relationships are priceless.” #100FamiliesWA #WelcomeToOurWorld

So proud to be a part of this amazing project! #100FamiliesWA