Emotional wellbeing for Older Person (EWOP)
This program provides psychological and psychosocial services for older people who reside in Residential Aged Care Facilities in the Sydney and South-East Sydney Local Health District regions.
The program will help residents with:
- Mood improvement, reduction in anxiety and stress.
- Increased ability to cope with life changes.
- Increased interest in social activities at the facility.
- Increased capacity of staff to identify and support residents with mental health needs.
Eligibility:
- Residents with diagnosed mental illness.
- Residents who may be at risk of developing a mental illness if they do not receive appropriate treatment.
To access this service, residents must either have a diagnosis of mental illness provided by a GP; psychiatrist; registered nurse; or allied health professional or be identified as at risk of developing a mental illness without appropriate treatment. Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) are required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the service provider to enable access.
Only RACFs with a signed MoU can refer to the service.
Evaluation:
In 2025, an independent evaluation assessed the Emotional Wellbeing for Older Person program.
The evaluation confirmed that the EWOP program actively engages older adults and measurably lowers psychological distress, underscoring its value as an evidence-based mental health service.
For detailed insights, including the model of care, methodology, and recommendations, download the comprehensive evaluation reports below.
Emotional Wellbeing of Older Persons (EWOP) Evaluation Report Emotional Wellbeing of Older Persons (EWOP) Model of CareService Provider | Anglicare |
Phone | 1300 111 278 |
cesphnmhracs@anglicare.org.au | |
Website | https://www.anglicare.org.au/community/mental-health-services/emotional-wellbeing-for-older-persons/ |
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