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Health

The healing power of gardens: cultivating wellbeing in tight spaces

How do gardens and green spaces enhance mental health and wellbeing, even in small urban areas? We explore the mental health benefits of green spaces and offer tips for creating gardens in limited spaces.

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Community & relationships

Growing wellbeing: finding connection and community in the garden

Do gardens boost wellbeing in retirement communities? We explore the mental health benefits, sense of connection, and community pride fostered through communal gardening at Australian Unity.

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Goals & planning

Greasing the wheels of wellbeing

Peter is a retired mechanic from Ballarat, who uses Australian Unity Home Care to maximise his free time.

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Community & relationships

Robyn’s story: balancing care with independence

Discover how Robyn found unexpected happiness in a vibrant retirement community, where she balances independent living with a little extra support.

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Community & relationships

Building a network of support

Whether exploring Australia or spreading the word about myositis, Anita Chalmers OAM is dedicated, driven and passionate—and determined to help others.

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Community & relationships

A life in song

Singing has been a constant source of joy and inspiration for music-loving Antonino Emmi.

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Goals & planning

Are SMART goals really the key to goal-setting success?

Setting and achieving goals can improve our wellbeing, but how do we make them stick? SMART goals are often recommended, but are they always the best option?

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Goals & planning

Staying focused on health and fitness goals

Discover why exercising and consuming healthy foods isn’t just about physical health.

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Community & relationships

Relationships, social connections and the effects of loneliness on your parents

Loneliness has a mental and physical impact on our wellbeing—and, unfortunately, can become more common as we age. Our experts explain how you can help your parents build a sense of connection.

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Community & relationships

Helping your ageing parents get the support they need—without the pushback

Suggesting to your parents that they might need some in-home help can be a minefield. Our experts discuss how to broach the topic, and share some of the support that's available.

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Community & relationships

The longer-term considerations for your parents' post-retirement finances

It may be tough to talk to your parents about how they'll fund their care and accommodation as they age, but it's an important factor in their post-retirement financial planning.

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