News & Media Releases
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families media releases share stories of the work we do and the people we work with. Please click on an individual media release to download it and read in full.
Dads key to a brighter future for children and families
UnitingCare Burnside's Brighter Futures program on the Central Coast is helping fathers improve their parenting skills.
Parenting programs help make every day Fathers' Day
UnitingCare Burnside's Multicultural Family Centre at Cabramatta is aiming to make this year's Fathers' Day a very special one indeed.
Same sex adoption will benefit children
The Benevolent Society and UnitingCare Burnside support the Adoption Amendment (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2010, currently being put before the NSW Parliament by the Member for Sydney, Clover Moore.
Learning from peers is powerful and positive for young parents
A unique training program developed by UnitingCare Burnside Family Support Service at Coffs Harbours is helping young parents become mentors to their peers.
Time to invest in child protection programs that work
UnitingCare Burnside calls on the Federal Government and the Opposition to suspend plans to extend welfare quarantining to more families and communities across Australia.
New service supports families to keep children safe
Families in and around Dubbo and the far west of the state now benefit from a new support service being operated by UnitingCare Burnside.
NAIDOC Week
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families will be celebrating NAIDOC Week 2010 with a variety of events around New South Wales.
Literature Review Report
International 'Best Practice' for Out of School Services and Activities for 9-12 Year Old Children Literature Review Report is an important step in developing a framework to maintain the engagement of young people (9-12 years).
Kinship carers need to be supported
UnitingCare Burnside is calling on the state Government to recognise the vital role kinship carers play in any restructuring of out-of-home care arrangements.
Time-out room a first for NSW gamblers
Unifam Counselling and Mediation Service launches two innovative services in Gosford on Monday 17 May 2010 to help support people whose lives have been adversely affected by gambling.
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families proud to be an Employer of Choice for Women
This is the second year running that UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families has won the honour.
Extended Family Support Launch 10 February
New disability support service aims to keep families together.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Statement
The safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is of paramount concern in all we do.
Forgotten Australians
Statement of Acknowledgement for children placed in Burnside's care.
'Because Children and Families Matter'
UnitingCare Australia and the Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, have released an analysis of the Government’s recent policy reforms for children, young people and families.
A better future for children & young people in care
16 November 2009
UnitingCare Burnside welcomes today's Australian Government apology to The Forgotten Australians.
Anti-Poverty Week 11-17 October
Can you support Anti-Poverty Week 2009 by organising an event to raise awareness of this critical social justice issue? For great ideas about local events, please visit http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au.
National Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness that the wellbeing and safety of Australia's children is everyone's responsibility.
Foster Carers Needed - Sydney
Many children and teenagers are in unstable family situations and need help from someone like you. Becoming a foster carer and providing a child with a home and support could just be the most rewarding experience of your life.
2010-2012 Strategic Plan
UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families' 700 staff came together for the first time since the creation of the Service Group in 2006, to focus on finalising the 2010-2012 Strategic Plan.
