Mental health and wellbeing
Uniting AgeWell is committed to the advancement of person-centred care for older people. With a focus mental health and overall wellbeing we help you to age well and live life to your full potential.
Support to live and age well
Promoting a sense of wellbeing at every age and stage of life. We embrace an holistic definition of mental health, as defined by the World Health Organisation.
“Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.”
At Uniting AgeWell, we take an integrated approach to promoting mental health and wellbeing that brings together bio-medical, emotional and social elements.
Across the spectrum of care we focus on our customers’ quality of life and fulfilment, rather than simply responding to mental health problems or illness.
Our approach
How we support our customers' mental health
Taking an holistic approach to the support of our customers mental health, we adopt a mix of prevention, referral, treatment and maintenance actions across the full spectrum of care and supports.
Social support programs
We help older people stay connected and enjoy a greater sense of community. Our programs include localised outings and community groups, lifestyle activities at our residential care communities and support at home to maintain hobbies such as painting or golf.
Access to specialist services
Uniting AgeWell provides our customers with the opportunity to connect with social workers, chaplains and gain referals to expert mental health professionals and services.
High level person-centred care
We take the time to get to know our customers and understand their individual needs. From help to maintain their independence and enjoy their favourite hobbies to high level nursing care and dementia support. Our team also work to support our customers long term treatment goals as outlined by mental health services including aftercare and rehabilitation.
Care you can rely on
20 Jun 2025
Answering the call
Rev Ann Simons was inducted as our Spiritual Care Manager in a poignant service that was both inclusive and moving.
News
Organisational
18 Jun 2025
Glass half full
Some people are glass half-full types, others have glass half-empty outlooks. Then there’s Joanne (Jo) Morgan. Not only is her glass half-full, but it holds really good wine.
News
Retirement Living
16 Jun 2025
A jolly good idea all around
Bill and Nancy Leng believe the secret to chalking up 60 years of happy marriage is being close - but not living in each other’s pockets.
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Retirement Living
13 Jun 2025
Most Trusted Brand for Home Care in Vic/Tas
Uniting AgeWell is thrilled to have been voted by Australian consumers as the 2025 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand in the highly competitive category of Home Care Vic/Tas.
News
Organisational
12 Jun 2025
Masterclass 2025 It’s a wrap!
The excitement rose faster than a soufflé as Uniting AgeWell chefs sliced, diced and stirred their way through Masterclass 2025.
News
Staff stories
12 Jun 2025
The write approach
Meet Robert Renton, who believes in making the most of opportunities each new chapter of his life presents.
News
Residential Care
12 Jun 2025
Keeping well
Meet John Singleton, who goes to the Wellness Centres within the new Burwood East Community Hub every week for his “wellness fix”.
News
Health and Wellness
11 Jun 2025
Back on track again!
Alex Miller has a bounce in his step and a twinkle in his eye. For a good reason! He’s packed away his walking stick and pain killers and is feeling better than he has in years!
News
Health and Wellness
04 Jun 2025
The good, the bad and the unspoken
The aged care sector has faced acute challenges in the last few years, with COVID further exposing cracks in the system and deepening a Royal Commission which was already underway.
Podcast
Organisational
Research and innovation
Talking Mental Health
Talking Mental Health is a ground-breaking research project that sought to identify how best to support aged care staff to identify and meet the mental health needs of older people in the community.
Winner of the 2024 Future of Ageing Research Award, the project team worked with staff, customers and a Project Advisory Group (PAG) that included older people and their family, as well as experts from Beyond Blue and Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Watch how the project made a difference in the lives and mental health of people as they age.
