b'Supportto stayat homeWanda *has been caring for her husband, Barry *since he was diagnosed with gastric cancerand depression.The couple are in their late 80s. This service is easily accessed by phoneWanda had been feeling overwhelmed by and the counsellors arrange times to suit her caring role, having to attend regular Wandas availability.hospital appointments with Barry and nurse The couples daughter recently called Uniting him at home. to let our team know her parents Home Care While still doing the cooking, she was struggling Package had come through and thanked the to clean her home. Carer Gateway team for their support.A house-proud person, Wanda was becomingShe mentioned the change and improvement increasingly anxious that her home wasin her mother had been substantial and the unkempt and disorganised. family appreciated the support during this very challenging time.Our Carer Gateway team organised a weeklyCarer Gateway offers practical, emotionalcleaning service to help around the house, whileand financial support for families caring forWanda and Barry waited for their Home Carea loved one.Package to be approved.Wanda was thrilled with this service. We work with families to make sure everyone receives the support they need.Her daughter said that Wandas eyes lit up when*This is a true story about real people. Some details such as names the cleaner, Anne *arrived for the first time. have been changed to respect the wishes of the people featured. The photo accompanying this story is for illustrative purposes only. It is Wanda often chats to Anne while she cleans,not a photo of the people featured in this story.and they have since formed a close friendship.Our team also organised an over-the-phone counselling service, which Wanda says has been very helpful in discussing some of the underlying struggles she encounters in her carers role.22 Uniting Vic.Tas Annual Report 2021-2022'