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
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
27 Jul 2026
“Best career move ever!”
Meet Linda Alexander, who says what she loves most about her career is that no two days are ever the same.
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Staff stories
27 Jul 2026
Embracing the arts
Uniting AgeWell was proud to once again sponsor the prestigious Camberwell Art Show, celebrating creativity, connection and the joy that art brings to our community.
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Health and Wellness
14 Jul 2026
A moment to recharge
Tuesday is a special day in Mount Eliza for Sue. It’s the day she can visit her children, enjoy a coffee in the village or simply take a moment for herself
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Home and Community
14 Jul 2026
Local support, every step of the way
At 79, Ron Erichsen is determined to stay as fit and independent as possible so he can keep enjoying life at home in beautiful Ballarat.
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Home and Community
13 Jul 2026
Getting back on track with Home Care
Meet Norm Ellery – a loveable larrikin whose laugh enters the room before he does.
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Home and Community
13 Jul 2026
Local support for lifelong creativity
Shirley is a folk singer and creative who has performed across the world but still sings every fortnight at the Creswick Folk Club she founded years ago.
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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.
