A funded traineeship for two Australian Unity care workers, has enhanced their professional knowledge and broadened their skillset, allowing them to better support a variety of needs.

WWII veteran and centenarian Alec Summerside happily lives in his own home alongside his loving wife Joan and with the support from his Australian Unity care team.

Home care customer Coleen Flynn is enjoying more support and extra time to herself, thanks to services funded through her Home Care Package and provided by her Australian Unity care team.

For many of us, the pandemic forced us to stay home, missing out on the joy of socialising. But as we learn new ways to live with COVID, many Australian Unity home care customers are leading the way, grabbing their coats, and heading out to reconnect.

When the time comes to apply for a Home Care Package, knowing the ins and outs of the various levels of funding is important. Australian Unity’s Funding Manager, Claire Watson, outlines how each funding level can impact the support you’ll receive.

As floods engulfed much of NSW and South-East Queensland, the Australian Unity Home Care Service team provided hands-on support to flood-affected customers.

Taking a holistic approach to wellbeing can help us navigate major life changes.

No matter what their job is, each of these Australian Unity team members has the same goal—to support customers, and each other.