“We don’t use the term ‘foster kids’ at our house. We’re all family,” says Dubbo resident Paul Carr. Being a foster carer changes lives. Paul and his wife Shayne are living proof of that. The couple, who have two birth children, are foster carers to three children...
This week, as part of NAIDOC Week, we’re celebrating the rich history, culture and valuable achievements – as well as acknowledging the continuing challenges – associated with Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander story. Held from July 7-14, this year’s NAIDOC theme is: Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let's...
Uniting has officially launched our new ‘Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan’, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. This is a moment to acknowledge our renewed commitment to reconciliation as a journey of hope and growth; a moment to say – publicly – that we will not stand on the...
National Reconciliation Week is an important date in the Uniting calendar as we work together – and walk together – towards equality, inclusion and self-determination for Australia’s First Peoples. Reconciliation requires the forming and maintaining of trusted, respectful relationships with Aboriginal peoples. Gavin Mate, Head of Aboriginal...
To achieve her goal of attending university, Brooklyn knew she would need to move from her home town to seek out bigger opportunities in a bigger city. Brooklyn Rose is a proud, 20-year-old Ngemba woman from Brewarrina, 800km North-West of Sydney. It has a population of...
January 26 is a day observed with mixed emotions by many Australians. For many, the Australia Day public holiday has been a chance to gather with friends, listen to music, share some food and sunshine and give thanks for a land that “abounds in nature's gifts,...
At Uniting, we recognise that 26 January, the day we’ve previously celebrated as Australia Day, also marks the survival of Australia’s first peoples. This means we let this date serve as a reminder that our heritage as a nation began long before 1788. Australia’s first peoples...
With more than 300 children in NSW awaiting placements with foster carers, Uniting are appealing for people to help. The not-for-profit organisation currently has 380 children placed in foster care in NSW and states now is the time for those interested to make the leap. Here’s a...
NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week is an annual event where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people celebrate their history, culture and achievements. The theme this year is Our Languages Matter and it aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role...
My name is Jennah Dungay. I am 22 years old. I am a proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti woman – my families are from the NSW towns Wellington and Kempsey. When I was about eight years old I started living with relatives, instead of my mum. I...
