WHO WE ARE                                       

United Way South Australia is proud to be one of nearly 1800 United Ways in 41 countries and territories around the world and was establish in South Australia in 1973.

Globally, United Way has been improving lives and strengthening communities for more than 125 years. We are supported by 70,000 companies world wide, including more than 280 Fortune 500 corporations, because United Way has a proven track record of positive impact and continuous innovation.

OUR APPROACH                                 

United Way South Australia believe that the postcode people are born in should not determine their destiny.

The causes of entrenched community disadvantage in South Australia are complex, with no single organisation being able to solve these issues alone. Our approach is to unite and work with the community, business, philanthropy, government, and social purpose organisations to improve education outcomes in communities of disadvantage.

What We Do                                       

United Way South Australia provide an early literacy program free to disadvantaged families

United We Read powered by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is an early literacy program that provides monthly book packs to children aged birth to 5 years living in disadvantaged communities in South Australia. Each book pack contains a new, quality, age appropriate book with reading aids/tools for parents/carers. The pack is sent direct to the home addressed to the child. The books are carefully selected each year by a panel of experienced early childhood educators.

United Way South Australia also provide regular free reading sessions for the community to attend through Possum’s Playhouse. Children attending have the opportunity to listen to books being read and fun craft activities to engage the child and create the love of reading and story telling.

The program begin in 2014 and to date United Way South Australia have provided over 30,000 books to more than 1000 children across 10 suburbs.

Events

Possum Playhouse 

Free Weekly Reading and Craft Session

Every Friday – 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Open to all ages

Every Wednesday – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm – Mum’s and Bubs under 5 years old

Shop 4 – 18/22 Anderson Walk, Smithfield

Making Read Rock

Free Weekly Reading and Activity Session 5-12 years

Saturdays 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Shop 4 – 18/22 Anderson Walk, Smithfield

Bookings essential :

kim.jeanes@unitedwaysa.com.au

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