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
01 Oct 2025
The power of positivity
“I tell the home care team, this is the situation I’m in, just make it work for me.’ I plan on growing older, the way I want to,” says Hume Home Care customer Kevin Nikkleson.
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Home and Community
01 Oct 2025
A novel idea
Ciska Herrman is enjoying this exciting new chapter of her life. Page by page.
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Retirement Living
18 Sep 2025
Just the job!
Job seekers have two very important people to impress on the interviewing panel at the Rosetta Communities of Strathaven and Strathglen - residents Penny Gaunson and Dinah Hazzard.
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Residential Care
16 Sep 2025
Ensuring no one is doing it alone!
It’s Dementia Action Week (15-21 September) and the theme this year is “Nobody can do it alone.”
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Community Home Support Programs
16 Sep 2025
Enhancing quality of life
Uniting AgeWell offers support to those living with dementia – through support in the home and in residential settings.
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Home and Community
16 Sep 2025
Education is key
Educating staff is key in the ongoing implementation of the Uniting AgeWell Dementia Framework.
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Staff stories
16 Sep 2025
Sharing the care – understanding the dementia journey
Kay Francis likes to pop into the Uniting AgeWell office in Castlemaine to say hello to the staff.
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Home and Community
16 Sep 2025
A commitment to his Nepalese culture
Meet Noble Park Community Head Chef Suraj Parajuli who is unwavering in his commitment to championing cultural diversity.
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Staff stories
10 Sep 2025
“I’m OK – now!”
R U OK? Day on 11 September is a National Day of Action and an opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental wellbeing.
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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.
