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As the practical arm of the Uniting Church, UnitingCare NSW.ACT wants to help the community to lead a greener way of life.

Since forming in 1977 The Uniting Church has had a progressive position on the environment. In a Statement to the Nation in 1977, the Inaugural Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia (the Assembly being the church’s national body), said:

We are concerned with the basic human rights of future generations and will urge the wise use of energy, the protection of the environment and the replenishment of the earth’s resources for their use and enjoyment.

UnitingCare NSW.ACT is committed to making a difference to climate change. We want to be part of the solution rather than the problem and are urging people to consider how they can contribute to this by reducing their environmental impact by making small changes.

Ways you can help:
- Use less water
- Use less energy
- Recycle more - remember the three 'R's' - 'Reduce', 'Reuse' and 'Recycle'

National Climate Emergency Rally

Participants from UnitingCare NSW.ACT recently attended the National Climate Emergency Rally on Saturday 13 June 2009.

We are facing a climate emergency. Climate change is already affecting people in Australia and across the world, especially the poor who are least responsible for the problem. We need real and urgent action from the government to invest in renewable energy, renew our economy, and help ensure a safe climate future for all.  But instead, we’ve got weak emission reduction targets and billions in handouts to polluters.

UnitingCare NSW.ACT joined with tens of thousands of Australians at fun-filled rallies in Sydney and Canberra to call for:

- 100% renewable energy by 2020
- green collar jobs, not job cuts
- a strong international agreement with climate justice for all

The rally was organised by the Community Climate Network and supported by many organisations and networks. See www.climaterally.org for more details.

Read more about why UnitingCare NSW.ACT supported this rally.

Read about how the rally went.

Flicking the switch against climate change

UnitingCare NSW.ACT joined thousands fighting climate change by participating in Earth Hour 2009, Saturday 28 March from 8.30pm - 9.30pm. 

View our 'thank you' certificate and check out the how Earth Hour went in our post Earth Hour fact sheet

Please use our comprehensive list of resources below to learn more and find out how you can help:

• Browse our handy fact sheet for more information on Earth Hour and how you make changes for the long term. For a more comprehensive outline please view our PowerPoint.
  
• Read our media release - UnitingCare NSW.ACT is giving climate change the flick for Earth Hour 2009
  
• Uniting Church commitment to the environment - statement from UnitingCare NSW.ACT
  
• Read about our recent "green" appointment - Largest aged care provider in NSW and the ACT appoints new Manager, Environmental Sustainability / Michael Mathias - CV .