As an agency of the Uniting Church in Australia, UnitingWorld has a legacy that goes back more than 150 years.

The Uniting Church in Australia formed out of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Congregational Union of Australia in June 1977. Each of these Churches had established their own overseas Mission Board by the 1850's. At the time of union, these Mission Boards merged to form the Commission for World Mission, which then became Uniting International Mission (UIM) and eventually UnitingWorld in 2008. 

They work directly at the grass-roots, with churches that are deeply embedded in their communities and led by local people. Our close relationships with local partners means we are able to serve those in greatest need, with solutions that are right for the people and the place.

UnitingWorld is accredited with the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and we are a proud partner in Australia’s aid program. To maintain accreditation, UnitingWorld's systems, policies and processes are rigorously reviewed by the Australian Government.

They are a full member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), and as signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct we are required to meet the highest standards of corporate governance, public accountability and financial management.