About

UnitingCare Harrison was founded in the 1960's out of a desire to help those most in need in the local community. Today Harrison is one of the leading providers of housing and community services in the Eastern Metropolitan area of Melbourne. With the support of more than 200 volunteers and 90 staff members, Harrison assists and/or accommodates more than 450 people at any one time.

Current services and programs to clients, tenants and residents are provided through two programs; Clients Services and Housing Services.

Click here to view or print the Harrison Organisational Chart.

Partners and Supporters - We can't do it alone

From assisting young people living on the streets to providing people with a disability with the skills to live independently, UnitingCare Harrison's services help change lives. But we can't do this work alone. Your support and donations enable us to continue this important work.

The Victorian Department of Human Services (DHS) is another important partner in providing funds and grants for our client services.

Through its Stronger Families program Harrison has active partnerships with a number of secondary schools, including Fairhills Secondary College, Ferntree Gully Secondary College, Healesville Secondary College, Monbulk Secondary College, Rowville Secondary College, Scoresby Secondary College, Upper Yarra Secondary College and Wantirna Secondary College.

We work closely with a number of agencies for delivery of our services, including:

Wesley Mission Melbourne
South Port UnitingCare
Legal Services are provided by Russell Kennedy Solicitors.

And last but not least, our 200 volunteers work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure we are able to help those most in need in our community.