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2010
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 - 15 March 2010
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 - 3 March 2010
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 Exhibition - 3 March 2010
A selection of mosaic art created by women who have experienced family violence will be on display at St Kilda Library from Tuesday 23 March 2010 for a week.
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 – 13 January 2010
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.
2009
Victoria's Most Vulnerable Children Need Our Help - 27 November 2009
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 – 20 November 2009
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 - 23 October 2009
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 – 15 July 2009
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 – 8 July 2009
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 – 2 July 2009
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 – 17 June, 2009
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 – 24 March 2009
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 – 18 March 2009
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 – 17 February 2009
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 – 11 February 2009
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 – 22 January 2009
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 – 11 December 2008
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 – 9 December 2008
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 – 9 December 2008
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 – 28 November 2008
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.