b'Growing prideElvas garden hasbeen a welcomedistraction during theCOVID-19 pandemic. Elvas garden has always been a source of prideWhen the pandemics influence made her feel and pleasure. But, as she grew older, her thrivingisolated and lonely, Elva enjoyed the distractiongarden of flowers became too much to manage. of watering her plants and watching them thrive. Mum used to get so embarrassed about herShes even inspired the local community. Her garden because of the way it used to look, saysneighbours regularly pop by to take in the view, Elvas daughter.mulching and improving their gardens to match.But at 92, Elva chose to make a change. UsingJustifiably proud of the progress, she loves to her Home Care Package, she contacted Uniting,watch her plants grow - from her armchair inside securing support to care for her garden. or in the sun on her deck.Home Care Packages help people to enjoyThere have been a lot of changes made to her the life they want in the home they love. Ourgarden, which has given her meaning to look teams work with older people, their carers andoutside at the flowers, says Elvas Uniting support family members to create a package that fitsperson, Sue Sodhi.everyones needs.It has been an absolute honour for me to support Since that first phone call, Elvas front yard hasElva to live a healthy, positive and productive life undergone quite a makeover. Our teams haveat home.tidied up, turned the soil and transformed herThe photo accompanying this story is for illustrative purposes only.garden, creating a yard that Elva can be proud of.It is not a photo of the person featured in this story.Its so serene and beautifulIm delighted! Elva says, happy to be able to enjoy a garden created just for her.20 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2020-2021'