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
25 Mar 2026
Happy hour on the farm!
Every day Strathbogie couple Beat (Beatrix) and Dennis open the gate to the paddock on the side of their farmhouse and call out “Food! Food!”
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Home and Community
25 Mar 2026
A double-helix of caring
There’s a special strand running through Laurinda Laxay’s DNA. A double-helix of caring.
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Volunteers
24 Mar 2026
Making time count
“I’m not dead till I’m gone,” says Barry, with a trademark twinkle in his eye.
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Residential Care
24 Mar 2026
Sorell, Ningana – new wings take flight
Three beautiful wings at Uniting AgeWell’s Sorell Community, Ningana were officially opened last week.
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23 Mar 2026
A haven of shared understanding
“I love reading and listening to Latvian music,” says Elvira Latiss. “I’m surrounded by people who speak my language and share my religion. I know where they come from. How can I
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Retirement Living
23 Mar 2026
King of the grill
In a classic case of boy meets grill, David Baldwyn has earned the nickname of “King of the Barbie.”
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Residential Care
23 Mar 2026
A powerful voice
The first thing that strikes you about David Totterdell is his mischievous sense of humour.
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Residential Care
20 Mar 2026
Warmth and care beyond words
Li Wang is 92-years young. Born in Harbin, China, Li communicates exclusively in Mandarin and loves life at Uniting AgeWell Manor Lakes Community.
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Residential Care
20 Mar 2026
Everyone belongs
Harmony Week from 16-22 March is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our customers, volunteers and staff.
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Staff stories
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.
