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What is Real Wellbeing?

Navigating new roles and difficult conversations for the sandwich generation

Effective communication is essential as the sandwich generation approach difficult conversations and navigate new responsibilities. Here’s expert-led advice on being courageous, kind and productive in your family caregiving communication.

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Introducing the sandwich generation

Are you parenting your own children while supporting your ageing parents? If so, you might feel sandwiched between the different caring responsibilities. Welcome to the sandwich generation.

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Balancing boundaries, community and support for the sandwich generation

You don’t have to do it all. Balance and belonging are key goals for the sandwich generation. Here’s how to make decisions that protect your wellbeing and build support networks that give you strength.

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Urban health, rural heart: Australia’s wellbeing gap

The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index results show a wellbeing gap between those living in rural and urban areas. We spoke to the experts to find out why.

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What does “being in balance” really mean?

Real Wellbeing is all about being in balance. But when you’re juggling work, family and relationships, what does a balanced life really look like?

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What is Real Wellbeing?

Signs of hope: Australians report a small wellbeing boost for 2025

Australians recorded small increases in personal and national wellbeing for 2025 despite ongoing challenges, pointing to the power of homeostasis and resilience.

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The secret to a balanced life

Balancing life’s priorities is an ongoing struggle. But is there a formula that can help you achieve Real Wellbeing?

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What is Real Wellbeing?

Australia’s electorate-based divide: How wellbeing varies across the country

This year’s Australian Unity Wellbeing Index mapped wellbeing across electorates, showing surprising geographic divides across the country.

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Is wellbeing just for the wealthy?

The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index found “average Australians” are now reporting lower levels of wellbeing. We spoke to the experts to find out why.

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Our changing attitudes to life in Australia

Is Australia still the land of the “fair go”? The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index results show Australians are increasingly dissatisfied with our nation.

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Research shows Australians are struggling

It’s been a tough few years for Australians’ wellbeing—and this year’s Australian Unity Wellbeing Index indicates we’re still in the thick of it.

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