A historic hospital precinct in Sydney's east is set to be transformed into an aged care facility in an effort to "rejuvenate a landmark urban site". Aged care provider Uniting has proposed a $375m redevelopment for the Waverley War Memorial ...
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Federal grant to renovate rural Uniting home
A grant by the Federal Government will be used for a "much-needed" upgrade of a rural Uniting aged care home. The grant of $530,000 will be used to significantly improve the quality of the environment and attractiveness for its residents. ...
More »‘You don’t use it, you lose it’: 79-year-old’s gym journey changes her life
Barbara Hale found herself in pain due to several health conditions, such as osteoarthritis in her spine. However, a trip to the Uniting Westmead Senior's gym in 2021 has led to life-changing results. The 79-year-old's consistent gym routine now has ...
More »‘Make a difference’: Bulldogs player turned clinical dementia specialist
Greg Buckley's remarkable journey of becoming a clinical dementia specialist was celebrated at Uniting Eabrai in the ACT as part of Aged Care Employee Day. Thirty-five years ago, Greg's life was turned upside down when a traumatic brain and spinal ...
More »New complex to help residents live longer, happier lives: Q&A
One of Australia's major aged care providers has built a new apartment complex that aims to promote longevity for its residents. Uniting's McRae-McMahon Place is a 65-apartment complex in Sydney with design elements that may boost social connectedness, including a ...
More »Ageism may be driving homelessness numbers up: podcast
A manager of an aged care provider has said ageist attitudes may be behind the rising number of homelessness among older people. NSW has followed Victoria in putting forward recommendations to address the 42 per cent increase of homelessness among ...
More »65-year-old aged care resident publishes third book: podcast
A writer is proving that moving into residential aged care doesn't have to change your life. John Donohoe joined Uniting Epping Carinya five years ago at age 60 after his landlord passed away and sold his apartment, and is still ...
More »‘You’re overworked and you can’t win’ – homemaker shares her story
Homemaker Virginia Ellis, 55, joined aged care provider Uniting Springwood's team 15 years ago. And even then, they said, 'Oh, hey, Virginia, I know it's your first day, but we're short-staffed. Can you come?' But she said the last few ...
More »‘Akin to a hotel’ – one resident’s experience of life in an aged care home: podcast
Alwyn Gordon has found that she doesn't mind living in residential aged care. After a stroke, Alwyn was told she needed to move into a home and, at first, didn't like the idea of leaving her house behind. Now, she ...
More »The 12th of May: a day to place aged care nurses in the spotlight
On International Nurses Day Uniting is celebrating two of its aged care nurses who have different experiences but share the same passion. Beth Willis, a nurse at the Waverley War Memorial Hospital for over 50 years, started her training after ...
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