Community connectedness

For more than 25 years, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, developed with Deakin University, has measured and explored our wellbeing as individuals and as a nation.

It’s a very human experience to feel anxious about our future and natural. But what impact does our sense of future security have on our wellbeing?

From financial safety to psychological security, we explore how our sense of safety can impact on our wellbeing.

More than just health, wellbeing relies on a range of factors that work together to support life satisfaction. We explore what wellbeing is and why it matters.

Community connection is a key factor in our wellbeing. But how and why do connections with others affect our happiness?

When we think of “wellbeing”, we often think about it in terms of our physical health. Our physical health is important to our wellbeing, but it’s not the only factor that contributes to it. Our mental health plays a huge role too. But the difference between health and wellbeing is so much more than that.

As humans, we feed off our connection to others and need healthy relationships to thrive. So how do our relationships affect our wellbeing?

Discussions about finances and estate planning can be some of the hardest discussions you’ll have with ageing parents. But they’re crucial for respecting their wishes. Here’s our expert advice for the sandwich generation.