'How can connectedness be achieved in hub-and-spoke organisations?'

The findings in this report provide insights into strategies that UCSA could develop to build staff connectedness and to enhance staff training outcomes.

Hub and Spoke 2 Research Report

Reference: Mackenzie, Catherine and Goodwin-Smith, Ian (2022) Connecting our people: how can connectedness be achieved in hub-and-spoke organisations? Report on survey findings 2021-22. Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 14. The Centre for Social Impact. Flinders University. Adelaide

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The next generation of Volunteers

We were fortunate to have some incredible volunteers join us in the past few days at Goods at Gertrude Port Pirie and Port Pirie FoodHub A big shoutout and heartfelt gratitude to the amazing team from Mid North Christian College - Port Pirie for their dedicated participation in our volunteering program. Thank you for making a difference in the community❤️ #volunteering #UnitingCountrySA
Graffiti wall project

Thank you to the Commissioner for Children and Young People SA for funding our recent graffiti wall project. This feedback will benefit KIDtober, Woodward Park Upgrade Project, Woodward Park Food Fair 2023 and Port Pirie Regional Council 👍 It is very important to include the thoughts and opinions of children in everything we do. #childrensvoice #UnitingCountrySA
Foster Carers in Port Augusta

We had a fantastic Christmas celebration in Port Augusta with our Foster & Kinship Carers together with our Department for Child Protection SA colleagues. Their incredible work never fails to inspire us! ❤️ Here's to celebrating the selfless love of our #FosterCarers and #KinshipCarers. #PortAugusta #UnitingCountrySA

‘YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT’ What does it take to work in remote community services?

Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 13. Prepared by the Centre for Social Impact
The Effects of Pastoral Care Workers on Student Wellbeing in Regional and Metropolitan Schools

Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 12. Prepared by the Centre for Social Impact
What are the experiences of children in care in the country and what would help them flourish?

Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 11. Prepared by the Centre for Social Impact.
‘To do this job you have to have to have the heart for it ’

Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 10. Prepared by the Centre for Social Impact
‘I just wanted to keep my boyfriend happy’: Young country women’s perceptions of intimate partner violence

Hearing Country Voices Research Partnership Report no. 8. Prepared by the University of South Australia
Fast track – a protocol for a seamless service journey

Research undertaken by Flinders University in association with Uniting Country SA aimed at developing an engagement model to enable person-centred practice in community services
‘It’s not charity’

Research undertaken by Flinders University in association with Uniting Country SA, evaluating UCSA's Micro Credit Loan Scheme and client outcomes.
Enabling children to flourish

Research undertaken by Flinders University in association with Uniting Country SA, studying the effectiveness of UCSA's Child Aware Approach in educating staff and community members on how children develop mentally from birth to adulthood.
Connecting Our People

Research undertaken by Flinders University in association with Uniting Country SA (Then UnitingCare Wesley Country SA) exploring the concept of a "Hub" and "Spoke" approach to team work in regional NGO's
Evaluation of the Indulkana (Iwantja) Youth and Community Shed

Research undertaken by Flinders University in association with Uniting Country SA (Then UnitingCare Wesley Country SA) exploring the benefits of the Indulkana Youth and Community Shed to the local community. Research released September 2016

Careers
Providing services in regional South Australia
Domestic & Family Violence

Uniting Country SA's Domestic Violence services provide support to people in regional South Australia who are dealing with domestic and family violence in their lives.
Escaping Violence Payment

Money worries should not stop you from leaving a violent partner. The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners.
Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

Uniting Country Housing is a community housing provider with a number of properties across the region for eligible clients. Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.
Homelessness Services

The Yorke and Mid North and Coober Pedy Generic Homelessness Services provides support and housing / accommodation options for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia. Families, single adults, youth and couples can access support from the service
Port Augusta
Our Mission and Values

Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social services and community organisation operating in country South Australia. We are the local experts, trying to make a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.
Whyalla
Main Office Port Pirie