News category: Senior services

Bree’s volunteering helps alleviate loneliness for older generation

A student placement prospect has become an important volunteering commitment for Bree. The university student supports socially isolated older people in aged care and the community.

Q & A with Nathan, genU Allied Health Assistant

Meet genU Allied Health Assistant Nathan Tucker. He is funnelling his passion for sports and exercise into helping seniors stay healthy and happy.

Jolena’s volunteer role enriches the lives of others

Jolena has found meaning and purpose supporting seniors in the Barwon region alongside her busy career working with vulnerable youth. As a dedicated Home Visitor volunteer, she brings warmth and compassion to enrich the lives of others.

Bree advocates for aged care packages that help people stay at home

Bree has a driving passion to make a difference in the lives of older people that inspires her work. She says she has found the perfect job, as a Home Care Package Case Manager with genU.

Mary stays in house she loves with Home Care Package services

At 95, fiercely independent Mary is one of the growing number of older Australians who rely on government-funded aged care packages to stay living in and enjoying the familiar creature comforts of their own home.

Charlie is thriving at home with Home Care Package support

Accessing Home Care Package (HCP) services through genU has enabled Charlie to keep living independently at home and enjoy life on her terms.

Doug happily living at home with support at 100!

Doug, who has celebrated his milestone 100th birthday recently, still lives at home with support from Home Care Package provider, genU.

Why Barwarre Gardens ticks the retirement living boxes

Careful planning means that Barwarre Gardens Retirement Living offers peace and privacy, as well as shared facilities that offer a wealth of opportunities to socialise.

Ken stays independent with Home Care Package support

For 80-year-old Kenneth Insley, a genU Home Care Package has allowed him to stay living at home and independent in his senior years, despite not having family living nearby.

Paw companion volunteer Anna-Lee brings joy to senior residents

When Paw Companion volunteer Anna-Lee brings her dog Molly to visit Costa House Aged Care residents in Lara, there are smiles and excitement in the room.