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The fact that only 24 beds are funded for Vinnie's 40-bed AOD residential rehab facility in Armidale highlights the urgent need for more treatment funding, especially for rural and regional communities.    The closest facility to Armidale is in Newcastle, almost a 4 hour drive away, which is a huge barrier for many in rural areas - especially for younger people or mums and dads with children. They deserve better. They deserve access to the services they need.    Currently only 12% of total Government spending goes to treatment services, with the majority going to courts and justice. It's time for the whole of government to respond and prioritise the health and wellbeing of those experiencing drug dependency.   Together, we can find fairer, more compassionate and more effective solutions. Bring on the #NSWDrugSummit - only 2 more sleeps till Griffith!  #NSWDrugSummit #DrugSummit2024 #DrugSummitLismore #DrugSummitNSW #DrugSummitGriffith #FairTreatment #HarmReduction #NSWThisIsOurTime #OpportunityForChange #DrugReform #SavesLives #FYP #Sydney #Griffith #Lismore @vinniesaus @vinniesnsw @StVincentdePaulSocietyNSW

Happy 100th Birthday, Leila! 🎉 Your wisdom for a good life is a light to us all. Keep shining! 🌟 #WeAreUniting #Wisdom #Advice #CentenarianInspiration #Inspiration #tips

There’s still time to register for the Uniting Families Report Webinar. 👇 Join us tomorrow to hear about the opportunities highlighted in the report, which aims to improve social policy and service delivery for all families. Have your questions answered, and provide feedback on which areas of future research would be valuable for your practice. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gvq8MBWn #WeAreUniting #Webinar #Family #Parenting #Research #CommunityInsight #FutureOfFamilies #FirstNations #CostOfLiving

Are children too young to experience mental health issues? 🤔 Uniting LikeMind Clinician, Kodee Thomas debunks this comment myth and how parents can support children going through a difficult time. 👉 Find support with Uniting: https://lnkd.in/ghAxnmut Alternatively, you can call Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636). #WeAreUniting #MentalHealth #Health #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #selfcare #selflove

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Fuse, the Uniting Donor Circle. Fuse brings together a passionate community of supporters who share a commitment to creating a brighter future for individuals and communities in need. This week, we were honoured to have Fuse officially launched by our Chief Executive Officer, Tracey Burton and Heather Watson, Fuse Founding Lead and outgoing Uniting Board Chair. "The value of 'giving' is in the DNA of Uniting - the history of Uniting’s services is rooted in the generosity of individuals and communities who recognised unmet needs and responded by giving their time and resources. With the launch of Fuse, I am pleased to bring together passionate people who want to create lasting change to disrupt patterns of disadvantage. "We are building a community of people who believe we can make a difference by backing the impactful activities and advocacy voice of Uniting," said Heather Watson. The event was an opportunity to hear from Dr Andrew Young, outgoing Uniting Board member, Anita Le Lay, Executive Manager of Uniting’s Communities Directorate, who spoke about the challenges and opportunities for young people transitioning from out-of-home care. We were also privileged to hear reflections from a young person currently residing at Foyer Central, who shared how transformative the coaching program has been for her. We invite you to embark on this journey with us and learn more about Fuse at www.uniting.org/fuse

Uniting LikeMind Clinician, Gobi Subramaniam explains why it is so important to share feelings and emotions with someone you trust, like during therapy. "Doing this will give you a sense of relief by reducing the distress feelings and also to receive validation." This Mental Health Month, we are debunking some of the common myths around mental health that stop some people seeking help. There is no shame in reaching out for expert guidance when you're facing difficult times. 👉 Find support with Uniting: https://lnkd.in/ghAxnmut Alternatively, you can call Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636). #WeAreUniting #MentalHealth #Health #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #selfcare #selflove

“My future is just have a good life, like, live” Meet Jordan. He’s on his way to independence, thanks to the support of his Uniting Local Area Coordinator, Claribel, and the NDIS. #WeAreUniting #DeafAwareness #CerebralPalsy #DisabilitySupport #Disability #CommunityConnections #NDIS #UnitingLAC

Congratulations to Uniting Chief Digital & Information Officer, Andrew Dome on being named one of to the top 50 CIOs in Australia. 👏 Andrew received the honor at the CIO50 Awards Australia 2024 – which recognises the country’s top technology executives driving innovation, rapid change, building great cultures, and influencing leadership teams. "This award is more about the team than me,” said Andrew. "I couldn’t be more prouder of representing Uniting and the great work the Digital Technology team has done this year. "This includes the implementation of our Augmented reality glasses providing better healthcare to our customers, migration of critical enterprise services to the Cloud to significantly improve performance, and the creation of the next Digital Technology strategy in alignment with our 10 year corporate plan, to name but a few.” And what advice would Andrew give to aspiring CIOs? “Communicate, collaborate and engage.” Congratulations on your recognition, Andrew. #WeAreUniting #CIO50 #agedCare CIO Online

This Spiritual Care Week, we honor spiritual caregivers like Grace Westera, who offer compassion and guidance - often to those nearing their final days.🙏 These moments often provide profound life lessons. Grace shares three lessons that she will never forget. 😭 #WeAreUniting #LifeLessons #Advice #SpiritualCareWeek #PastoralCare #Care

We all know our current approach to people who use drugs and experience dependency does not work and needs to be changed. The Drug Summit is a major opportunity for the people of NSW – it is a chance to shift the narrative and disrupt the stigma around people who use drugs. We need you to be a part of the strong chorus calling for change. The Government needs to know that the community is watching – and they expect results. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or don’t know where to start – we’ve put together resources and tools to help you make a difference! Click here to access our 'Drug Summit 2024 Changemaker Kit': https://bit.ly/3BJDM0W #SocialImpact #FreeResources #MoreTreatmentServices #DrugSummit2024 #ExpandWithEvidence #HarmReduction #EqualInvestment #PeopleBeforePolitics #HealthandSocialJustice #BiPartisanReform #FYP #FairTreatment #WeAreUniting #ChangeMakers