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
03 Sep 2026
The power of study
Sudha Maridu, the winner of Uniting AgeWell's inaugural Imas Thompson Scholarship for Clinical Leadership, is now being supported to study an MBA part-time.
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Staff stories
03 Sep 2026
A dream come true
Savneet Kaur Virk’s dream of being able to help residents with mental health and cognitive challenges is being realised, thanks to the support and encouragement of Uniting AgeWell.
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Staff stories
03 Sep 2026
Loving her new role
Tania Archer, 61, has embarked on her dream career as a Personal Care Worker at our Sorell Community, Ningana site
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Staff stories
26 Aug 2026
Moving mountains
Living a life that is pain free and being mobile enough to do the things that enhance everyday living are Dora's personal mountains to climb. Luckily, she isn't alone.
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Health and Wellness
18 Aug 2026
Honouring our Vietnam Veterans
Steve Wright, 77, served a year in Vietnam, involved in the logistical side of the war.
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Home and Community
12 Aug 2026
Uniting AgeWell announces appointment of new Board Chair
Uniting AgeWell is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary-Jane Stolp FAICD as Chair of the Uniting AgeWell Board
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Organisational
27 Jul 2026
Cooking with love
Meet Pana and Daisy, who know the secret ingredient of being a chef is cooking with love.
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Staff stories
27 Jul 2026
Fresh dreams
Jenny Connell loves breathing in the fragrance of freshly washed sheets and folding big, warm fluffy towels in the laundry.
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Staff stories
27 Jul 2026
Support every step of the way
Enjoying a game of golf or bowls; sleeping without pain; walking to the corner cafe or even just to the garden gate... These may seem like small moments, easily taken for granted.
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Health and Wellness
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.
