Uniting Communities
Bryan Atherton is a seasoned professional in community services and mental health, currently serving as Senior Manager - Community Services at Uniting Communities since September 2018, with operational oversight of services addressing homelessness, domestic violence, youth, family issues, sexual abuse, and forensic mental health. Previously, Bryan held the role of Team Manager - Service Delivery at Skylight Mental Health, and Regional Manager at Neami National, where Bryan managed multiple service sites and focused on recovery-oriented support for individuals with severe mental illness. Early career experience includes serving as General Manager/Owner of Face On Mars Entertainment, where Bryan developed and managed musical groups for international venues. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Adelaide.
Uniting Communities
Uniting Communities is an inclusive not-for-profit organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year as they strive for bright futures and great lives. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services to all. Uniting Communities seeks to reduce inequality and improve wellbeing for all who are striving to overcome disadvantage – individuals, their families and communities – so that they can realise their potential and live the best lives they can. We do this in a way that is non-judgemental, generous and supportive; that embrace diversity; and that values and promotes fairness, justice and the benefits of strong communities. Our service delivery, advocacy and community building activities are central to achieving this. We offer more than 90 services to support the needs of both individuals and our community, across a range of areas. These include mental health and counselling; residential aged care and support for independent living; housing crisis and emergency support; disability services; services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; financial and legal; drug and alcohol counselling; family relationships; and respite and carer support.