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
23 Jul 2025
The best of community
The Uniting AgeWell team in Ballarat is buzzing with excitement. Every week, they welcome new customers and actively contribute to their local community, bringing fresh energy to
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23 Jul 2025
A little bit of know-how goes a long way
Retired Telstra technician David Freeman is one of those awesome people who can fix little things when they break, or repair them before they break! He’s volunteered with the mai
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Volunteers
23 Jul 2025
The Ageing Paradox
Wellbeing, happiness, joy... Once considered to diminish as people age, research is showing the contrary - that ageing, even when it brings physical or cognitive decline, can deli
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Health and Wellness
17 Jul 2025
The house that Keith built!
When Keith (Harold) Tolliday says he knows every square inch of his Ballarat home, he’s not exaggerating.
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Community Home Support Programs
10 Jul 2025
Reflecting country in art and design
Uniting AgeWell’s Director of Mission, Rev Clare Brockett in acknowledging the purpose of NAIDOC week, to celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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Organisational
10 Jul 2025
Purpose between the pages
New chapters of your life can open at any stage – just ask Tim Harnett.
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Residential Care
09 Jul 2025
Shared vision and values
We are all thrilled to have the Latvian Community as part of the Uniting AgeWell family.
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Residential Care
07 Jul 2025
Yarning for intergenerational connection
Months of conversation has woven together the stories of several generations culminating in a touching gift of love and respect for an older First Nations aged care resident.
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Organisational
04 Jul 2025
Her heart belongs in Shepparton
Merle Carmicheal enjoys spending her days doing exactly as she pleases.
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Home and Community
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.
