You can access a range of professional, reliable and caring individual support and group activities at Uniting Communities, as well as grants to support your independence. We can also support you if you come into contact with the criminal justice system.
In-home and community-based support – Take Five
Take Five supports people in Adelaide living with disability, as well as provides respite for carers. We will work with you to meet your needs and support your goals.
Read MoreCommunication Partner Service
From 1 March 2020, the Attorney-General’s Department is managing a new service to replace the Communication Partner Service that was operated by Uniting Communities until 29 February 2020.
A free downloadable resource ‘Working Through Communication Barriers’ was compiled by the Communication Partner Service to assist with supporting people within the criminal justice sector.
Please click below to find out more about the new service provision:
For victims and witnesses
For suspects and defendants
Support for people in residential facilities
A Supported Residential Facility provides accommodation and personal care services for people who have special needs, an intellectual disability and/or a mental illness.
Read MoreGrants for people with a disability – Joseph Seridis Trust Fund
The Joseph Seridis Trust Fund provides grants to South Australians of all ages who are living with a physical or intellectual disability. Established in memory of Joseph Seridis in acknowledgement of the support he received through Disability Services within Uniting Communities, the grants can be used for equipment to enhance recipients’ daily living and independence, or support to enjoy a holiday.
If you or someone you love could benefit from a grant, please email us. We can answer your questions and guide you through the application process.
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Contact details
Take Five
43 Franklin Street
Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 2534
Adelaide SA 5001
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Communication Partner Service
From 1 March 2020, the Attorney-General’s Department is managing a new service to replace the Communication Partner Service that was operated by Uniting Communities until 29 February 2020. Please click the following links to find out more about the new service provision: For victims and witnesses or for suspects and defendants.
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Support for people in residential facilities
Intake team: (08) 8272 4488
Disability and Mental Health Services:
(08) 8202 5291
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Joseph Seridis Trust Fund
43 Franklin Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 08 8202 5067 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
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