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Who we help

UNCC -  provides free services to anyone in need, Elderly or Seniors, child mother, people experience homeliness, orphans, and person with physical disability. We also offer a welcoming community space for those experiencing loneliness or isolation in Uganda Arua, Kenya and free cafe in Australia.

Facts

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Over 120,000 People Are Experiencing Homelessness in Australia

UNCC – United Nationals Countryless Children was founded on a simple yet powerful mission:
To provide free meals and support to those sleeping rough.

Today, our work has grown to meet the evolving needs of our community.

While only 6% of the 120,000+ Australians experiencing homelessness are living on the streets, the majority are facing equally difficult situations—residing in supported accommodation, overcrowded dwellings, boarding houses, temporary lodgings, or unstable housing.

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, more individuals and families are slipping through the cracks—and the demand for basic, essential services like those offered by UNCC continues to rise.

We now support the community through:

  • Free food programs

  • Emergency shelter and housing support

  • Health and wellbeing services

  • Support for seniors, youth, and families in crisis

  • Warm showers, clean clothes, and compassionate care

Our commitment remains unchanged:
To be there for anyone in need—whenever and however they need us.

Here to Help – However We Can
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At UNCC, we are dedicated to supporting refugees, vulnerable Australians, and anyone facing life’s toughest challenges—including homelessness, financial hardship, lack of access to shelter, food, healthcare, or support services.

We respond quickly in times of natural disaster or crisis, ensuring no one is left behind.

Our mission is simple:
To be there when it’s needed most.

We proudly offer free, practical services to individuals and families in need, including:

  • Emergency shelter and nutritious food assistance

  • Access to medicine, mobility aids, and eyeglasses

  • Free physiotherapy for elderly members of the community

  • A welcoming community centre with warm showers and friendly conversations

  • Free mobile drinking water services for seniors

  • Recreational games and activities for both seniors and youth

  • Child sponsorship programs to help children thrive through education, care, and basic needs

  • Support from a team of compassionate volunteers who care deeply about the community

Whether someone needs a helping hand for a day—or long-term support—UNCC is here, every step of the way.

43% of Australians Are Experiencing Financial Hardship

More and more people are turning to UNCC – United Nationals countryless children as the pressure of financial hardship and housing insecurity continues to grow.

It’s not uncommon for someone to use our free services just to save $20 on laundry, so they can put that money toward a meal for their family.

With 1 in 3 Australians reporting that money is a major source of stress, our work has never been more urgent.

We’re seeing families, seniors, young people, and everyday Australians—many of whom have never needed help before—relying on UNCC for:

  • A hot meal

  • A safe place to rest

  • A warm shower and clean clothes

  • Support that brings dignity and relief during tough times

We are here to support where it’s needed most—because everyone deserves hope, care, and a helping hand.

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24,900 plus First Nations Australians experiencing homelessness

A Disproportionate Reality

Despite making up only 3.7% of the Australian population, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples account for 1 in 5 Australians experiencing homelessness.

This inequality is not just a statistic—it’s a call to action.

Since 2016, UNCC – United Nationals countryless chidren has been working closely with remote and Indigenous communities to create meaningful, community-led impact through:

  • Free café facilities offering meals and safe gathering spaces

  • Local employment opportunities that empower and uplift

  • Partnerships with local leaders and organisations to ensure long-term, culturally respectful solutions

We remain committed to listening, walking alongside, and co-creating real change with our First Nations communities—because everyone deserves a place to call home and a future to look forward to.

Youth justice support

Putting Young People at the Centre

At UNCC, we understand that children and young people involved with the justice system face unique and often complex challenges.

That’s why we place them at the centre of our approach—listening first, supporting with dignity, and tailoring our services to meet their needs with compassion and care.

Our programs focus on:

  • Stability through safe housing and consistent support

  • Connection to education, employment pathways, and mentors

  • Healing through trauma-informed care and community engagement

  • Hope for a better future, grounded in trust and understanding

Every young person deserves the chance to break the cycle and thrive. We’re here to walk beside them, every step of the way.

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Alcohol & other drugs

Breaking the Cycle, Building Healthy Futures

At UNCC, we work closely with children, young people, and their families to break the cycle of drug misuse and help them build strong, healthy foundations for the future.

Through a holistic and person-centred approach, we support young people to:

  • Set meaningful personal goals

  • Reconnect with family and community

  • Access safe environments, education, and counselling

  • Develop the tools for lifelong wellbeing and resilience

We believe that with the right support, every young person has the potential to heal, grow, and thrive—and we’re here to walk that journey with them.

We provide a range of homelessness and housing support services for children and young people aged 25 and under.

 

What we offer

  • Prevention and early intervention support for children and young people in the community who are at risk of becoming homeless

  • 24-hour crisis accommodation in our two youth refuges

  • Supported and transitional housing for young people ready to live independently

  • One-on-one casework support and referrals to other specialist services such as counselling and alcohol and other drugs services

  • Life skills programs that provide a range of opportunities to develop practical and social skills

  • Brokerage support to help young people find and keep safe housing. We can assist with tenancy matters, housing-related costs, education or employment expenses, medical or legal fees and more

  • Our Street Walk program, which provides after-hours practical help and referrals for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Queensland

Our programs for young people aged 16–25 operate as part of UNCC Homelessness Services and . Support for children and young people aged 12–15 is provided through the UNCC.

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First Nations cultural support
We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive way.
 

Our First Nations Services team works across Youth Off The Streets to ensure the rights and needs of children and young people are reflected in all of our services and programs.

What we offer

  • Traditional mentoring and personal development programs for young people, that are community-led and encompass family.

  • Interpreters and/or cultural consultants to ensure appropriate communication.

  • Individual cultural mapping assessments.

  • Cultural casework support to meet the individual cultural needs of young people and strengthen their cultural identity.

  • Family-inclusive case management that involves young people and families in designing a cultural plan that fits their needs.

  • Family-centred yarning circles that engage First Nations young people, their family and Elders to solve problems and make positive change.

  • An IPS Aboriginal Symptom Checklist, a culturally and scientifically validated test developed uniquely for Aboriginal people. This test screens for levels of risk for depression, suicide, alcohol and drug disorders, impulse control and anxiety, as well as providing measures of cultural resilience.

  • Access to our Aboriginal Education program.

  • Culturally appropriate referrals to other services including health, education, housing, family finding, Aboriginal counselling, employment services and more.

  • Programming opportunities for social participation and cultural connection including recreational activities, sport, language, dance and music.

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