About Us
UnitingCare Community Options provides a range of community-based services for older people, people with disabilities, those with a mental illness, their families and carers as well as other vulnerable and disadvantaged people living in Melbourne's East and South. We are auspiced by the Uniting Church in Australia and belong to the wider UnitingCare Australia network, which consists of more than 400 organisations and provides over 25,000 residential and community care places.
VISION AND VALUES
Our vision of a good life for all is based on a practical approach that focuses on the strengths, hopes, and interests of those we support.
OUR HISTORY
Our first service for older people with dementia was launched in 1987. We now support over 3000 people across Melbourne’s East.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Our Strategic Direction helps direct the efforts and energies of the organisation and keeps us focused on our longer-term goals.
GOVERNANCE
Our 10-member Board of Governance presides over the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
PASTORAL CARE
Our pastoral care work focuses on the spiritual needs of the people we work with. It also encompasses our outreach work.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY
Our staff work with government, the Uniting Church and other organisations to improve outcomes for those we support.
QUALITY
Our quality team monitors and audits our services to ensure people receive the best possible support and assistance.
RESEARCH
Our work relies heavily on evidence-based practice and we are committed to furthering research in the community sector.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
We publish a range of media releases, newsletters, reports, and research papers with updates about our research, policy, and other work.
