About Us

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a Christian care organisation, established with the commitment to care for disadvantaged children and the provision of care and accommodation for the elderly. The Association's work commenced at Grafton in 1938 by the late Thomas Agst, BEM, JP, when he took several small children into care. From this small beginning, the Association was to gain impetus which has since seen expanded services to both young and old with over 45 centres throughout New South Wales. From it's inception, UPA has touched the lives of thousands of people by providing care of the highest quality in the context of Christian love and compassion. UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Today, our Association is made up of 12 Districts which have a healthy degree of autonomy, yet are bound together under the one mission and company structure. A foundational principle used since the very beginning of our work was that the money raised in the town would stay in the town. Local governance, management and administration are a core strength of UPA’s work. Working co-operatively UPA has built a strong growing association of like minded people providing a network of the highest standard of care services throughout New South Wales.

Whether as a volunteer, staff member, resident, client or visitor, people from all walks of life and all religions are welcome and valued in our organisation.