UnitingCare Queensland

UnitingCare Queensland is a leading health and community services provider operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Established in the early 1900s, it has grown into one of Australia’s largest charities, dedicated to supporting people from diverse backgrounds to live life in all its fullness. The organisation engages with individuals and families facing adversity, offering compassionate, evidence-based care and advocacy to promote social justice and wellbeing.

Mission and Vision

The mission of UnitingCare Queensland is to improve health and wellbeing by providing compassionate, respectful, and just services. Its vision is to enable life in all its fullness for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, identity, or location. This vision is grounded in a commitment to inclusivity, reconciliation with First Nations peoples, and sustainable practices.

Main Objectives

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based interventions to support people facing social and health challenges.
• Protect vulnerable children and promote family wellbeing.
• Provide crisis response and support for people experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, or family violence.
• Empower people living with disability to redefine what is possible in their lives.
• Advocate for social justice, equity, and inclusion across communities.
• Partner with communities, governments, and other organisations to enhance service reach and impact.

Benefiting Groups

• Older people seeking aged care and support to live independently.
• People with disability requiring tailored supports and services.
• Children and families needing protection, counselling, and family support.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples benefiting from culturally appropriate programs.
• People experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, or personal crisis.
• Volunteers and job seekers engaged in community participation and workforce development.

Types of Services and Activities

• Aged care including in-home care, residential facilities, Elders villages, and retirement living.
• Disability supports spanning early childhood intervention, independent living, respite, and employment services.
• Health care through hospitals such as The Wesley Hospital and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and community health programs.
• Crisis response services including homelessness shelters, domestic violence support, and financial counselling.
• Family support services offering parenting programs, family law assistance, and child safety initiatives.
• Mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, gambling support, and disaster recovery.
• Donation programs and volunteer opportunities to strengthen community engagement.