The Synod Task Group which focuses on the Disability Royal Commission has been meeting since early 2020 to consider matters arising from the Disability Royal Commission.

The last few years have seen conversations at the national level but in South Australia the Task Group wanted to await the tabling of the Royal Commission reports in late 2023.

Revitalised in 2023, the Task Group has started to focus upon promotion of inclusion in congregations and services across the state.

As a result, some short explanatory videos below have been produced outlining access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Resourcing of the Task Group occurs through UnitingCare SA. If you have any questions, please direct them to UnitingCare SA Director, Mark Waters on mwaters@sa.uca.org.au or on 0417 834 938.

Emergency Support for Individuals and Households through the John Lodge Trust Fund

Emergency Support for individuals and families that are unable to obtain significant aid from any other readily available source is available through the John Lodge Trust Fund – Stream 2.

• A simple application form needs to be completed and returned to the John Lodge Trust Fund Committee for consideration
• Applications must be supported by two Uniting Church leaders
• The timeline to process applications is approximately two weeks.

Criteria for the types of support being offered to individuals and households are available for UnitingCare SA upon request.

For more information, please contact UnitingCare SA

Mark Waters – mwaters@sa.uca.org.au

Johanne Manning – unitingcare@sa.uca.org.au

Application form

To apply, complete the application form below