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
28 Oct 2025
Drawing deep
It’s called the Oasis Meditation Group – but really, it’s so much more.
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Residential Care
28 Oct 2025
Talking the deep stuff
It’s called the Taboo Café – for a very good reason!
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Residential Care
27 Oct 2025
Celebrating momentous milestones
October is always a special time of the year where we acknowledge length of service milestones, this year ranging from five to an incredible 40 years – that’s a collective total of
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Organisational
27 Oct 2025
Chaplaincy in action
Often people don’t know that they need spiritual nourishment. But when they receive it, they realise they needed it and how important it is in bringing them peace.
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Organisational
24 Oct 2025
A rewarding career
Robyn Roberts has devoted her life to caring for older people in residential and home care settings – as an enrolled nurse and as a Personal Care Worker.
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Staff stories
24 Oct 2025
A shining example
Meet Glen Brun, who is still spreading his shine after two decades - or roughly half his life – in order to keep residents safe.
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Staff stories
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
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.
