Uniting AgeWell

16/04/2026

Blair Williams is Mr Congeniality of the Andrew Kerr Care AgeWell Centre. The 76-year-old retired lawyer has been loading the dishwasher and chatting to residents with a smile for 15 years.

Read how he finds purpose in volunteering
https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/mr-congeniality/

13/04/2026

“Use it or lose it as they say! I’m not about to lose it! I’ve got too much living to do.” Lorraine pounds the pavements of Euroa for fitness, charity and a good bottle of red.

Learn more: https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/stepping-out-for-fitness/

11/04/2026

Great grandmother Helen Johnston whips up cakes and creates garments on her trusty sewing machine for her family - she also lives with Parkinson's disease.

On World Parkinson's Day we'd like to celebrate Helen. With a little help at home, she's able to create and live well despite the progressive neurological condition.

Read Helen's inspiring story here https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/home-is-her-happy-place/

02/04/2026

To all who mark life, death, and new life through Jesus and the Easter stories, we wish you a happy Easter.

May the peace, love, and grace of the risen Christ be with you. May the courage and desire to bring beauty, goodness, kindness and justice to this chaotic world come to life through you.

01/04/2026

“There are never enough hours in the day but we’re exactly where we want to be.” Dennis and Bev’s happiest hours are on the farm, so they chose Uniting AgeWell for support at home.
Read more https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/happy-hour-on-the-farm/

31/03/2026

Laurinda has a double helix of care in her DNA. She volunteers at Andrew Kerr Care AgeWell Centre. “I love chatting to customers, they have such fascinating stories about their lives,” she says. Read how she makes a difference.

https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/a-double-helix-of-caring/

31/03/2026

Ribbon cut, three new wings unveiled! Our Sorell community, Ningana celebrates a $24M milestone, expanding resident choice and wellbeing for older Tasmanians with light-filled spaces, a new café, hairdressing salon, Club Lounge and bar.

29/03/2026

Meet Elvira Latiss, 88, who loves life in her retirement village unit at Uniting AgeWell Latvian Community in Wantirna South.

Elvira was among the many Latvians who fled their war-torn country during the late 1940s and early 1950s for a peaceful life in Australia.

“I love reading and listening to Latvian music,” says Elvira. “I’m surrounded by people who speak my language and share my religion. I know where they come from. How can I not be happy?”

She's also delighted the site includes a residential aged care facility should her needs one day increase.

Read how Elvira carved a new life for herself Down Under https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/a-haven-of-shared-understanding/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=latvian+community

26/03/2026

David Baldwyn tried his first-ever BBQ meal at 90. Now at Uniting AgeWell Manor Lakes they call him 'King of the Barbie'.

Read his full story on our blog: https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/king-of-the-grill/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=manor+lakes+community

25/03/2026

Love at any age!

We all grew up inundated by stories of young love, those dizzy beginnings, the first kisses, the being swept off our feet and the expectation that we should all want a happy, ever after story. So it's disappointing, but not surprising that we have an entire culture that believes that love, romance and intimacy is only for the young.

In this episode of The Ageing Ideal we're stepping into the world of later life romance, companionship, desire and connection. We hear from people discovering new partnerships after decades of marriage, from those navigating dating and more.

We talk about grief and renewal, s*xuality and intimacy, independence and togetherness, and the courage it takes to love again, because love and older age isn't a footnote, it's a chapter.

Jacinta is joined by Ita Buttrose, one of Australia's most respected public voices,to discuss her frank reflections of s*x and love in later life in her memoir Unapologetically Ita.

Professor Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh from the Australian Center for evidence based aged care at La Trobe University, busts some of the biggest myths or misunderstandings about older people when it comes to love, romance, intimacy and s*xuality.

Listen to Episode 10 on your favourite podcast app or on our website.

In this episode, we're stepping into the world of later life romance, companionship, desire and connection.

25/03/2026

Great Gatsby - with champers!

Pearls, flapper dresses and bow ties took over the dance floor at Manor Lakes’ Great Gatsby social, with swing music, dancing, drinks and finger food.

Want to join this fun-loving crew? Visit https://www.unitingagewell.org/location/manor-lakes-community/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=residential+care

24/03/2026

Lynne and Barry see palliative care differently. That’s how they roll. Their experience is full of life and just the right amount of support to make the time count.
Read more about Barry's story https://www.unitingagewell.org/news/making-time-count/