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Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons

Recruitment photos for Piper house with residents and staff

If you are a resident at registered aged care facility and are experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms, Anglicare can help. Take advantage of this free service to ensure your emotional and mental wellbeing as a senior.

You’ll receive tailored support from an experienced and compassionate team. Including: counselling, psychology, recreational activities and other strategies to increase your wellbeing. 

Enjoy the benefits

Mood improvements, reduction in anxiety and stress
Increased ability to cope with life changes
Increased interest in social activities
Trained and dedicated staff who can identify and support mental health needs

Education Sessions for Residential Aged Care Staff

We provide capacity building training to staff to help you manage mental health issues. Education sessions run for one hour per month, per facility and cover topics such as:

  • Understanding Anxiety and Depression
  • Providing Emotionally Supportive Conversations
  • Self-Care for RACF Staff
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Grief and Loss
  • Suicide Prevention for Seniors
Female doctor consulting her senior patient

Find out more

Download our brochure to find out more about the Emotional Wellbeing for Older Persons program

This program is supported and funded by Sydney North Health Network and Central and Eastern Sydney PHN. Anglicare can also provide capacity building for aged care staff who want to further strengthen their ability to support the wellbeing of older persons.

Enquire now

Call us 1300 111 278 or complete this form and we'll be in touch soon.
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