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
06 Nov 2025
Back on track again!
Alex Miller has a bounce in his step and a twinkle in his eye. For a good reason! He’s packed away his walking stick and pain killers and is feeling better than he has in years!
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Health and Wellness
Many voices, one campfire
During Reconciliation Week 2025, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and provide services.
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Adding a sparkle to life
Elaine Crettenden loves spending her evenings sitting on the patio in her garden, a glass of Muscato at hand, smelling the fragrance of the jasmine blossoms.
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Retirement Living
Tornadoes visit Kings Meadows
Launceston Tornadoes and Uniting AgeWell connect generations through sport.
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Residential Care
National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day commemorates the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing them home report in the Australian Parliament in 1997.
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Organisational
Putting her talents to good use
Meet Christiane Mamotte, who can pretty much turn her hand to anything when it comes to volunteering with older people.
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Volunteers
Keys to sharing joy
Volunteer Geoffrey Willis has been playing the organ for church services at Uniting AgeWell Strathdon Community for an incredible 57 years.
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Volunteers
Thanks a bunch, Hugh
Hugh du Toit has a heart as big as his smile.
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Volunteers
Talking the talk
Antonia Dingey-Attard is certainly talking the talk when it comes to spending time with older people in the community – in five different languages!
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Volunteers
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.
