At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve. As an organisation we celebrate diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Uniting is the largest not-for-profit provider of aged care in New South Wales and the ACT, with more than 15,000 people in our services. We offer aged care homes, independent living, care in the home and in the community, healthy living for seniors and respite care.
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Over 1000 clients from 130 viewing parties have recently participated in one of the largest online carolling sessions in history. Inspired by the stories of singing in aged care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Uniting Lifestyle Specialist Vanessa Ogborne realised that carolling would be a fantastic boost for Uniting clients over the holiday period.
Gerringong locals will soon be receiving further specialised support for older Australian’s living with dementia and other cognitive issues. The Uniting Boronia Gerringong redevelopment features a dedicated memory support unit, with 20 rooms for residents with dementia.
The construction of a third care house at Uniting Amala’s aged care home in Gordon has expanded supports for older Australians living with dementia. The third care house at the site was opened on November 12th and has increased the capacity of the aged care home to 124 beds with 40 beds in dementia-specific households.
One of the country’s largest aged care providers is releasing a podcast series celebrating veterans in its care. Launching on the 75th anniversary of Remembrance Day, the podcast series, My Life at War, reveals the experiences of Australians in WWII, told through the eyes of veterans receiving aged care from Uniting NSW.ACT.
Uniting NSW.ACT’s ‘Art while we’re apart’ is currently showcasing over 500 art works created by around 250 people from aged care and retirement living in an innovative digital art exhibition.
A new development in Westmead will give senior Australians the ability to gracefully age in place as they transition to a new stage in life. The Uniting Westmead site is part of a continuum of care that will create ease of access between retirement living, wellness services, assisted living, home care and residential care.
Uniting NSW.ACT has begun leading the way in virtual wellness and reablement programs for the elderly through a partnership with Western Sydney University students.
Always make sure you can help. Whether it is putting a smile on someone's face, hemming pants or sewing on a button. That's the advice of 104-year-old Uniting Farmborough resident Sarah Esplin.
Community organisations assisting older and more vulnerable Australians who in the past may have struggled to find stable housing will now have access to a new toolkit that helps residents access the specialist services they need.
A survey by one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care in New South Wales, Uniting, has shown the biggest issues for members of the LGBTI community in relation to aged care.
Australians are being urged to thank aged care workers – the forgotten heroes of Australia’s response to the pandemic - in a new campaign launched by one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care, Uniting.
Heartfelt letters from 15 classes at Gerringong Public School have helped to bring joy to residents of Uniting Gerringong aged care home at a time of community restrictions during COVID-19.
The Rainbow of Difference project is a ground-breaking, multi-faceted learning strategy and solution designed and developed by Uniting in consultation with, and for seniors within the LGBTI community. It was developed on behalf of the aged care sector and funded by the Department of Health.
One of the biggest challenges of the pandemic has been taking care of vulnerable people who may fall through the gaps. While there has been an understandable focus on people living in residential aged care homes, those in retirement or independent living villages are also facing challenges.
Residents at four Uniting aged care homes in NSW and ACT have been benefiting from a trial of the latest technology in personalised entertainment and wellbeing.
Clients, family members and staff from Uniting aged care and community services across the state, celebrated NSW Seniors Festival at Uniting’s 23rd annual Seniors Ball on Friday 14th February.
Western Sydney young people, and older people who receive care in their homes, are the winners from a new partnership between Uniting and Neighbourhood Jobs.
A deceptively simple idea has helped a Lane Cove aged care home achieve progress with residents who live with dementia.
Vardos has been serenading audiences around the world since late last century. Driven by wild violin, accordion and double bass, its gypsy-folk and Romany styled song is a rare treat in contemporary concert halls.
Uniting is excited to host world leading dementia care specialist Teepa Snow at a workshop on Thursday 22 August. This is a unique opportunity for staff, caregivers and health care professionals to spend time with a world leader in dementia to learn practical ways we can support people living with dementia.
A special photography exhibition in support of the EveryAGE Counts campaign is inviting attendees to take the pledge against ageism. The exhibition opened on Tuesday 6th August and showcases photographs of Uniting’s aged care residents from the Edina, Illowra and Ronald Coleman Lodge residences and explores what they think is the best thing about getting older.
A common fear heard from people moving into residential aged care is that they will become disconnected from their community. They believe they won’t get the chance to contribute in meaningful ways that bring colour and fulfillment to life. But a group of inspiring residents from Uniting Gerringong have proven the theory wrong.
Uniting continues to build on its recognition of commitment to inclusivity and celebration of the LGBTI community. Uniting won the inaugural service provider of the year in the Health and Wellbeing Equity Index (HWEI) and retained gold employer status at the 2019 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awards.
Uniting is set to revitalise aged care services in Emu Plains after receiving planning approval from Penrith City Council last week to redevelop its aged care home at Edinglassie Village.
As John Hughes stood outside his house in Potts Point, Sydney, his knees buckled, his face drooped and he felt as though he was suddenly drunk. Alarmed and aware something was incredibly wrong he called a taxi to take him to the hospital where he was diagnosed as having a stroke.
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