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
22 Oct 2025
Ensuring the highest standards
It’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week and time to pay tribute to the enormous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes in keeping our customers safe.
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Organisational
17 Oct 2025
Spiritual Care Week 2025
In 2025, the theme of International Spiritual Care Week (19 to 25 October) is "40 Years of Spiritual Support".
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Organisational
15 Oct 2025
A snapshot of history
The rich history of Uniting AgeWell Camberwell Community, Condare Court has been captured in a booklet – much to the delight of residents and staff.
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Residential Care
14 Oct 2025
Getting a Plan B in place
Karen Neate has got her list of duties down pat when it comes to caring for her husband, Roger.
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Home and Community
09 Oct 2025
In tune with happiness
Glennys Gracie knows the “keys” to happiness. They’re right at her fingertips.
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Residential Care
09 Oct 2025
Keeping the mind sharp
“You’re never too old to study,” says Loretta Martin. “It keeps your mind sharp.”
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Residential Care
09 Oct 2025
A man of the land
Farmer Ken Lloyd loves being woken by the sounds of the cattle and the early morning chorus of the birds.
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Home and Community
09 Oct 2025
You’re never too old to fall in love
They’re both widowed, both are grandparents and both are starry-eyed since falling in love earlier this year.
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Residential Care
06 Oct 2025
Community-minded Kathy
Kathy (Kathleen) Hazell is a bit of an institution in Wangaratta!
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Community Home Support Programs
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.
