UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide (UCWPA) supports more than 18,000 people every year.

Established in 1919 and governed by a Board of Directors, UCWPA is a community service agency of the Uniting Church in Australia and forms part of the national UnitingCare network.

More than 1,000 staff and 130 volunteers deliver a diverse range of programs across aged care, community welfare and employment services. Together, staff and volunteers work towards empowering people in need, building communities and strengthening families.

At UCWPA everyone is valued - vulnerable young people, adults and families, people with mental health disabilities, individuals seeking employment and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are just some of the people who are assisted every day.

Our Vision

A compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Our Values

• Respect and compassion for all people
• Belief in the innate worth of all people
• Justice, particularly for those less advantaged in our society
• Being of service to others
• Restlessness for what could be
• Non-violence and peace

Our Goals

• Assist people to overcome barriers to living life to the full
• Help build strong communities which are inclusive and which celebrate diversity
• Advocate for justice and fairness in our society
• Provide a positive environment which promotes the growth and development of our staff
• Use our resources in the most efficient and effective manner
• Strengthen our partnership with the wider community