AgeWell across major changes
The Aged Care Act 2024 will become law on November 1, meaning some major changes within the aged care sector. Uniting AgeWell has a wealth of information and expertise to pass on to aged care customers about the changes.
Equation equals ageing well
A government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell means Joan Tucker has plenty to smile about.
Joan cracked the code
Joan Carboon, who receives a government-funded home care package through Uniting AgeWell, has a fascinating story to tell about WWII.
Music soothes the soul
A concert at North Balwyn Uniting Church later this month will raise money for an important Uniting AgeWell music therapy program.
Keeping it all together
Unable to enter aged-care facilities during the pandemic, chaplains came up with some innovative ways to stay connected with residents.
UnitingCare endorses Aged Care Royal Commission report
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety as an important step towards combatting ageism and recognising the inherent value and potential of each indi
Moderator’s 2018 Christmas message
Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Moderator Rev Sharon Hollis presents her 2018 Christmas message.
UCA bodies welcome royal commission
Uniting AgeWell has joined with UnitingCare Australia and Aged and Community Services Australia in welcoming the federal government’s royal commission into the aged care sector.
Mastering the art of aged care cookery
While a certain reality TV cooking show named its winner on Tuesday night, the innovative training of master chefs in Uniting AgeWell kitchens was recognised in Melbourne last month.
Kalkee Op Shop settles in new home
Volunteer Jann Brearley Uniting AgeWell’s Kalkee Op Shop, which provides valuable funds for aged care services in Geelong, has relocated to a new home after 17 years.
Quiet please, funds being raised
If you bumped into Uniting AgeWell Kings Meadows and Newnham chaplain Ian Wheeler and administration officer Jane Legard last month, you can be forgiven for thinking they weren’t their usual chatty selves.
Vietnam veteran to proudly lead his first march
Uniting AgeWell resident Robert Filmer spent his time diving into murky waters in search of bombs placed under ships by enemy forces during the Vietnam War