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Aging Services - Social Support
Enjoy new connections and experiences in your local area with our social support programs.
We work with people as they grow older and want to stay active, maintain their independence and enjoy life.
Find out more about our social support programs at unitingvictas.org.au
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Where we need support
Current Opportunities
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- Chat-a-ring! Phone based social support in Broadmedows
- Chat-a-ring! Phone based social support in Footscray
- Chat-a-ring! Phone based social support in Hoppers Crossing!
- Chat-a-ring! Phone based social support in Melbourne
- Cooking, fashion, shoes, makeup and beauty? | Social Support | Alphington
- Drivers | Social Support | Ballarat & Ararat
- Share knowledge of Chinese History and Calligraphy | Social Support | Narre Warren Sth
Community Wellbeing - North West Metro, Bendigo and Goulburn Murray
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
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Current Opportunities
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- Crisis and Homelessness Support | Emergency Relief - Broadmeadows
- Crisis and Homelessness Support | Emergency Relief - Footscray
- Crisis and Homelessness Support | Emergency Relief - Sunshine and St Albans
- Crisis and Homelessness Support | Emergency Relief - Wodonga
- Delivery Driver & Food Hamper Assistant - Asylum Seeker Services - Brunswick
Community Wellbeing - Prahran and South Melbourne
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
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Community Wellbeing - Tasmania
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
Search below to find an opportunity to join in the fun!
Where we need support
Child, youth and families
Community Wellbeing and Capacity Building
Community Wellbeing - Western Victoria
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
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Current Opportunities
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Community Wellbeing and Op Shops - Gippsland
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
Search below to find an opportunity to join in the fun!
Where we need support
Current opportunities
Consumer Directed Services
Employment Services
We provide employment pathways, training, vocational opportunities and community building links for people of all ages and abilities. We match job seekers and employers with fair, meaningful employment solutions so that individuals can contribute, grow and thrive. We specialise in working with people who may have a permanent medical condition, mental health, injury or disability requiring employment aligned to their abilities.
Disability
Accessing the right supports is about being empowered through choice. We work alongside people to be independent and achieve their goals. We are a registered provider of disability services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and take a person-centred approach to all our services. Our focus is to help people be independent, get involved with their local community, and achieve their goals.
Disability Services
Home Based Care - Gippsland
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
A stable and caring home is the crucial first step for many young people as they recover from the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect. Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice they need to support vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We welcome all types of carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Provide the best possible care to a child or young person
Become a foster carer
Become a foster carer
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice to support the care of vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We are always looking for more carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Training and support
We provide specialised training and ongoing assistance so you can best support the children and young people in your care.
This support includes:
Comprehensive training on parenting approaches to support healing and skill development
Ongoing support, supervision and practical assistance from a designated case worker
Access to dedicated care team
After hours on-call service 
Access to respite care for your foster child when you need some extra supportHow do I become a foster carer?
Get in touchRegister your interest and we'll give you a call about becoming a foster carer.
Attend an information sessionLearn about becoming a foster carer and receive information to help you make an informed decision.
Complete accreditationTo ensure the safety of children in care, part of the assessment will include Health Checks, National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and a Home and Environment Check.
Attend Shared Lives Victoria trainingReceive information about fostering children and child safety as well as a range of comprehensive resources to support you throughout your foster care journey.
Home visits and assessment This involves interviews with you and everyone who lives in your home. A detailed assessment report is submitted to an approval panel for review. Once accredited, we will match you with a child or young person and provide you with ongoing support.
"The reward is seeing the children blossom, get on with their lives and smiles on their faces" - Maree
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, volunteering with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement in any service or undertaking.
Home Based Care - Southern
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
A stable and caring home is the crucial first step for many young people as they recover from the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect. Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice they need to support vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We welcome all types of carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Provide the best possible care to a child or young person
Become a foster carer
Become a foster carer
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice to support the care of vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We are always looking for more carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Training and support
We provide specialised training and ongoing assistance so you can best support the children and young people in your care.
This support includes:
Comprehensive training on parenting approaches to support healing and skill developmentOngoing support, supervision and practical assistance from a designated case workerAccess to dedicated care teamAfter hours on-call service Access to respite care for your foster child when you need some extra supportHow do I become a foster carer?
Get in touchRegister your interest and we'll give you a call about becoming a foster carer.
Attend an information sessionLearn about becoming a foster carer and receive information to help you make an informed decision.
Complete accreditationTo ensure the safety of children in care, part of the assessment will include Health Checks, National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and a Home and Environment Check.
Attend Shared Lives Victoria trainingReceive information about fostering children and child safety as well as a range of comprehensive resources to support you throughout your foster care journey.
Home visits and assessment This involves interviews with you and everyone who lives in your home. A detailed assessment report is submitted to an approval panel for review. Once accredited, we will match you with a child or young person and provide you with ongoing support.
"The reward is seeing the children blossom, get on with their lives and smiles on their faces" - Maree
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, volunteering with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement in any service or undertaking.
Home Based Care - Western Melbourne
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
A stable and caring home is the crucial first step for many young people as they recover from the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect. Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice they need to support vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We welcome all types of carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Provide the best possible care to a child or young person
Become a foster carer
Become a foster carer
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice to support the care of vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We are always looking for more carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Training and support
We provide specialised training and ongoing assistance so you can best support the children and young people in your care.
This support includes:
Comprehensive training on parenting approaches to support healing and skill developmentOngoing support, supervision and practical assistance from a designated case workerAccess to dedicated care teamAfter hours on-call service Access to respite care for your foster child when you need some extra supportHow do I become a foster carer?
Get in touchRegister your interest and we'll give you a call about becoming a foster carer.
Attend an information sessionLearn about becoming a foster carer and receive information to help you make an informed decision.
Complete accreditationTo ensure the safety of children in care, part of the assessment will include Health Checks, National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and a Home and Environment Check.
Attend Shared Lives Victoria trainingReceive information about fostering children and child safety as well as a range of comprehensive resources to support you throughout your foster care journey.
Home visits and assessment This involves interviews with you and everyone who lives in your home. A detailed assessment report is submitted to an approval panel for review. Once accredited, we will match you with a child or young person and provide you with ongoing support.
"The reward is seeing the children blossom, get on with their lives and smiles on their faces" - Maree
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, volunteering with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement in any service or undertaking.
Home Based Care - Wimmera
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
A stable and caring home is the crucial first step for many young people as they recover from the effects of trauma, abuse and neglect. Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice they need to support vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We welcome all types of carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Provide the best possible care to a child or young person
Become a foster carer
Become a foster carer
Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.
Evidence suggests that when young people are in a stable and caring home, they begin their journey to heal.
At Uniting, our Foster Care Program provides carers with the training and advice to support the care of vulnerable children and young people in our community.
With over 100 years of experience bringing carers and children together, we'll support you in your journey to becoming a foster carer.
We are always looking for more carers. If you think you can support a child or young person, we would love to hear from you.
Training and support
We provide specialised training and ongoing assistance so you can best support the children and young people in your care.
This support includes:
Comprehensive training on parenting approaches to support healing and skill developmentOngoing support, supervision and practical assistance from a designated case workerAccess to dedicated care teamAfter hours on-call service Access to respite care for your foster child when you need some extra supportHow do I become a foster carer?
Get in touchRegister your interest and we'll give you a call about becoming a foster carer.
Attend an information sessionLearn about becoming a foster carer and receive information to help you make an informed decision.
Complete accreditationTo ensure the safety of children in care, part of the assessment will include Health Checks, National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and a Home and Environment Check.
Attend Shared Lives Victoria trainingReceive information about fostering children and child safety as well as a range of comprehensive resources to support you throughout your foster care journey.
Home visits and assessment This involves interviews with you and everyone who lives in your home. A detailed assessment report is submitted to an approval panel for review. Once accredited, we will match you with a child or young person and provide you with ongoing support.
"The reward is seeing the children blossom, get on with their lives and smiles on their faces" - Maree
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, volunteering with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement in any service or undertaking.
Op Shops - North West Vic
Putting people first.
Social enterprises are businesses with a social purpose. Their proceeds generate additional income for our services in local communities.
Our social enterprises include:
- Op shops - selling second hand clothing and goods
- Event catering - serving up food and training opportunities
- Corporate training and consulting - professional development for businesses who want to get better at caring for their consumers
- Austalian Disability Enterprises.
Giving back to local communities
Supporting social enterprises can be a great way to give back to your local community.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
Hear the real story
Search below to find an opportunity to join in the fun!
