Financial Wellbeing

Managing expenses and debt is not always easy. If your financial circumstances can impact your wellbeing, our team is here to work with you to regain control now and in the future.

What we offer

Budget Support

Handling daily expenses can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. Our budget workers are here to provide the support you need to manage your money effectively, boost your financial skills, and regain control of your finances.

Financial Counselling & Support

Our team of financial counsellors is here to help, offering a non-judgmental, qualified, and experienced support system.

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.

Microfinance Loans

Access to safe and affordable credit through Good Shepherd’s NILs Loans and UCSA’s Microcredit Loans.

Contact us on 1300 067 777 or [email protected] for more information.

Latest

Program Brochures & Postcards
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

Planet Youth Program

Uniting Country SA is partnering with Planet Youth and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation to improve the well-being and reducing rates of alcohol and other drug use among young people in Port Pirie.
The Haven - Port Pirie

The Haven is a free and confidential service providing information and referrals to women in Port Pirie. The Haven is located at the Port Pirie Community Centre 28 Symonds Street, Risdon Park. This service is funded by the Women's Information Service
Healthy Relationships

This program is based in Port Augusta to encourage and grow healthy and respectful relationships in the community funded by The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
Intensive Family Services
Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY)

The Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY) program assists young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages 10 and 19 access services and find the guidance they need to achieve their goals and strengthen their cultural and community connections
Mental Health Support

Uniting Country SA's Mental Health Support assists people and communities in regional South Australia living with depression, anxiety and more.
Itchy Emu

Uniting Country SA's Itchy Emu program is helping tackle the age old problem of Head Lice. The Itchy Emu program available as a free, non-judgmental treatment and education aimed at giving children, parents and families the information to treat their own hair.
Strengthening Separated Families

Uniting Country SA's Strengthening Separated Families (SSF) program provides support to individuals and families with children and adolescents to navigate their way through various separation circumstances. Support is available through individual case management, counselling and group work to help people focus on the needs of their children during this time and manage separation in a healthy way.
Community FoodHub

Uniting Country SA's Community FoodHub provides community members with access to low cost nutritious food in a bid to improve food security in the region. This service is only available in Port Pirie
NDIS Support Services

Uniting Country SA provides a variety of support services for people on the NDIS. We provide high quality, customer friendly service and have the local knowledge and expertise to help you meet your support needs.

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