United Protestant Association

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The United Protestant Association (UPA) was founded in Australia in 1940 during a time of division between Protestants and Roman Catholics by Thomas August, who began his work by providing homes for Protestant families and establishing care facilities for the elderly. August retired in 1962, and the UPA is now more focused on elderly care guided by Christian values. The UPA provides different types of care that allow older adults to maintain independence in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes or in assisted living. This button is a “testament to the past” of the UPA and “serves as a reminder of its impact” throughout history.