In today’s episode, Sarah asks Kerry one of the five Put The Kettle On questions: if you ever needed help, what would make it feel respectful, rather than hard?
Kerry, in her seventies, doesn’t hesitate.
“That I get to choose who it is. That it’s not a random person every week. That I know the person and I trust the person, and that they’re respectful with me and don’t treat me like an old person who can’t look after themselves.”
What Kerry’s describing isn’t extraordinary. It’s care done well.
This is the conversation Put The Kettle On helps you have. It’s also at the heart of what Australian Unity
does. Helping Australian families keep their parents well, independent, and at home for longer.
Knowing what they want is where it starts.
The free guide is at putthekettleon.com.au.
Hear Kerry walk through the five questions on Club Sandwich. Link in bio 👆🏻
#PutTheKettleOn #sandwichgeneration #care #mothers #conversations
Caring for everyone else? Don’t forget to care for yourself. It’s vital.
Being part of the sandwich generation often means carrying a huge mental load. Making constant decisions. Worrying if you’re doing the right thing. Feeling guilty for not being able to do more.
Annabel Reid, CEO of @carers_australia , explains why self‑care isn’t selfish—it’s what helps care relationships stay sustainable. And she shares why asking for specific help (not just “I need help”) can make things feel lighter and more manageable.
You don’t have to do this alone. Read @guardianaustralia 's full article at the link in our bio.
Follow along for more practical support and guidance for the sandwich generation.
#SandwichGeneration #RealWellbeing #AustralianUnity #AgedCare #HealthAndWellbeing #TheGuardian #Leadership
Today, we’re celebrating the nurses who make a difference in the lives of Australians.
Our nurses show up every day with professionalism, empathy and dedication—helping support the wellbeing of Australians so they can continue to live well and with dignity.
This International Nurses Day, we say thank you to all nurses for everything you do, today and every day.
#InternationalNursesDay #RealWellbeing #Health #Nurses #AgedCare #HomeCare
Do you feel connected to your community? Despite a small increase in community connectedness in the latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index, many Australians are still feeling disconnected.
So, here are some ways you can boost your sense of community—no matter where you live.
To learn more about how fostering community connections can improve your wellbeing, read our full article at the link in bio.
#RealWellbeing #AUWI #CommunityConnectedness
On Mother’s Day, the role reversal can land louder than usual … one minute she’s worrying about you, the next you’re worrying about her.
That quiet shift no one warns you about.
If today’s one of those days, we’ve got you.
In Episode 13, Sarah and Jo Lamble sit with the moment so many of us know but rarely name.
Be gentle with yourself today. You’re doing more than you think.
🤍 With @australianunity beside us, because no one should walk this road on their own.
Listen now. link in bio.
#ClubSandwich #SandwichGeneration #mothers #mothersday
Here’s how to nip loneliness in the bud and spark connections that matter.
If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not the only one. The 2024 Australian Unity Wellbeing Index revealed people aged under 35 were struggling with loneliness—with almost double the average loneliness score of those aged 75 plus.
But no matter what your age is, a lack of social connection can have a detrimental effect on our personal wellbeing.
To learn more about how to reduce the effects of loneliness, read the full story via our link in bio.
#RealWellbeing #Loneliness #AUWI
The day caring for your mum stops feeling strange and starts feeling like a privilege. 🤍
For a lot of us in the sandwich generation, there’s a moment where the role flips. You’re doing her seatbelt up, helping her in and out of the car, ringing the GP for her … and somewhere in there it stops feeling weird and starts feeling like the thing you most want to be doing.
Clinical psychologist Jo Lamble on the gift hidden inside the role reversal, and why caring for the woman who raised you can bring you closer than ever.
Proud to be partnering with Australian Unity to support families navigating this stage with care, dignity and a bit more breathing room. 💛 🥪
🎧 Out now. Club Sandwich #13: Mother’s Day.
Link in bio. Also on YouTube.
#ClubSandwich #SandwichGeneration #mothersday #care
Whether it’s a looming deadline, upcoming presentation or an excessively busy period—most of us can relate to feeling stressed at work.
But if stress isn’t managed well, it can lead to long-term issues like anxiety, depression and burnout.
So when the heat gets turned up at work, here are some strategies you can implement to manage your stress levels before they escalate.
To learn more about protecting your wellbeing in the face of workplace stress, read our full article at the link in bio.
#RealWellbeing #WorkplaceWellbeing
Navigating care for your ageing parents, raising your own family and keeping your career on track isn't easy—and it can be hard to know where to go for support.
That’s why Club Sandwich is hosting an online event that brings together shared experiences and practical reassurance for the sandwich generation, all while focusing on the realities of midlife caregiving. We're proud to support these conversations by providing free access for Australian Unity members.
Join us from 8pm - 9pm next Thursday 14th May to feel more informed and less alone. Australian Unity members can use the code CLUB2026 to join for free.
Get your ticket via the link in our bio.
#SandwichGeneration #SandwichGenerationCarers #ClubSandwich @clubsandwich.community
We’ve done it again. Australian Unity has been named Roy Morgan’s Private Health Insurer of the Year (Retail) 2025, for the third year in a row.
This recognition is based on what matters most, our members’ experiences. It reflects the care, consistency and commitment our teams bring every day to supporting members when it really counts.
A huge thank you to our people, and to our members for putting their trust in us.
You’re not failing. You’re carrying a lot.
The stress of ageing parents. The job. The family. The five o’clock moment where you reach for something- anything - to take the edge off.
We’re not here to judge that. We’re here to name it.
Because the sandwich generation is doing something no generation before us has done at quite this scale. And most of us are figuring it out in real time, without a roadmap.
This week on Club Sandwich, Melissa and Sarah get honest about alcohol, stress, and the very human business of not having it all worked out yet.
You’ve got them. We’ve got you. 🥪
Episode 12 out now. Link in bio.
Proud to be supported by @australianunity
Walking alongside Australian families at every stage of the care journey.
#sandwichgeneration #care #womenover50 #sober #alcohol
Expecting a baby or planning to start a family? It’s natural to want the best care and support during your pregnancy.
Dr Lauren De Luca explains how private health insurance gives you access to the choices that can make a big difference.
Head to the link in bio to find out how the right pregnancy health cover can provide real wellbeing when you need it most.
#RealWellbeing #Pregnancy #HealthInsurance
