Uniting

Today we recognise our Uniting aged care team.🥇 From the cleaning staff to the hairdressers - like Kay - who care for our loved ones and bring them so much joy. "We share lots of stories and laughter," says Kay. "It's not a job when you have so much happiness in your life from day to day. It makes my heart so full." Thank you, and happy Aged Care Employee Day. 👏👏 #WeAreUniting #AgedCare #AgedCareEmployeeDay #career #care #Carer #Team

PSA - No cases have been reported in NSW and ACT, although our teams in other states have identified fraud attempts utilising the Uniting name. This interstate case is being dealt with as a matter of urgency with the relevant government authorities. Please stay safe. 🙏

"I cannot thank you enough for the work you do, the dedication and for going above and beyond." 😂 Uniting Illowra Service Manager, Mark Sanchez, shares a special message for the Uniting family on Aged Care Employee Day. We couldn't have said it any better, Mark.🙌 Happy Aged Care Day to our incredible team, who care for over 24,000 vulnerable Australians. 💜 #WeAreUniting #AgedCare #AgedCareEmployeeDay #Career #Carer #Caring #Team #ThankYou

😔 2 years on from the devastating floods in Northern NSW, 1200 people still remain in emergency accommodation. Trish Bowie has no family to turn to and continues to live in uncertainty after losing her rental property during the floods. A resident at the Brunswick Heads Community Village Bayside, Trish is supported by the Uniting Recovery Support Service (RSS) team, who help her access the services she desperately needs.⁣ "They make me feel special, which is really lovely because I know as you get older you feel invisible," says Trish. But this accommodation is only a temporary solution. "I'm safe now but I've heard local members begging for accommodation for me and being told there's no answer for me." On any given night in Australia, more than 122,000 people experience homelessness. Being an older woman with a mental health condition makes up a big part of this demographic. ✊ Homelessness Week is a time to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness and advocate for change for people like Trish. #WeAreUniting #Homeless #Homelessness #HomelessnessWeek #Ageing #Care #NFP

Uniting Elanora residents in Shellharbour have fallen in love with their new feathered friends. 🐣 During the 2-week hatching program, residents welcomed 7 chicks and 3 ducks. They were assigned different roles and assisted with feeding and watering and cleaning the cage. "I love watching our residents get excited to race down every morning to see if there was more babies or how they have grown," said Uniting Elanora Quality Coordinator, Logan Stoker. There was even a competition created for the first person to spot a newly hatched chick. The prize? The chance to name them. 🙌 Some of the names chosen were: Quackers, Milk, Clucky and Cherper Chick. "We heard stories from those who grew up on farms and others who raised animals. Some of our residents would spent a lot of time sitting in front of the cage watching the babies do their thing," said Ms Stoker. #WeAreUniting #AgedCare #Cute #Care #carer

Chaplain Rev. Minh Towne shares her heartfelt reflections after many years supporting residents and their loved ones during their most vulnerable times.😭 #WeAreUniting #Advice #Wisdom #AgedCare #Career #Care #quote

Let the Games begin.🥇 Olympics-fever has taken over Uniting The Marion, with residents competing in their own version of the Games. Events such as the egg and spoon race, floor darts, electric car racing and balloon tennis were set up by Uniting Leisure and Wellness Coordinator - Robyn Dunne - and the team. Gold, silver and bronze medals were handed out to the best competitors and everyone competing got to enjoy treats of green and gold jellybeans. To add to the excitement, Mike Dalton from 9 News and a film crew from Channel 7 captured the residents in action. Congratulations to all the winners, and to Robyn and Team Uniting for organising such a wonderful event. 👏 #WeAreUniting #AgedCare #care #Olympics #Life #Career

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead 🖤 Stay tuned and follow us @fairtreatmentau to keep up to date on the road to the 2024 Drug Summit. #DrugSummit2024 #NSW #RegionalCommunityVoice #MetroCommunityVoice #BetterPolicy #HarmReduction #BetterHealthAccess #StopStigma #UniteForGood #WeAreUniting #FairTreatment

Uniting Springwood residents were court-side to enjoy a local netball tournament. They were supported a local netball team visit to the Blue Mountains netball courts. They had a wonderful time and are planning to go back in August for the semi-finals.

A special thank you to all the caregivers, who bring joy and love to so many hearts. 💖 #WeAreUniting #Carers #CaregiversCommunity #advice #wisdom #quoteoftheday