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Behind Every Care Plan, There’s a Mum

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the remarkable mums who care for loved ones living with disability — and all the love, laughter, and quiet strength they bring to each day.

Mel Wheatley

Updated on
May 8, 2025
Behind Every Care Plan, There’s a Mum

More Than a Mum — The Magic Behind the Care

There’s something quietly remarkable about mums who care. It’s not just what they do — it’s how they are. Calm in the chaos. Quick with a joke. Always finding space in the day (and the heart) for everyone else.

Let’s not sugar-coat it. Mums caring for a loved one with disability aren’t just holding things together — they’re often holding everyone. The anchor. The steady hand. The safe place. And they do it while the kettle’s boiling, the laundry’s spinning, and someone needs help finding their left shoe.

This Mother’s Day, we’re not making a list of the things mums do. We’re simply sitting beside them, saying: We see you. And wow.

Not Just Flowers — A Moment That’s Yours 🌼

Yes, flowers are lovely. Yes, cake is non-negotiable. But Mother’s Day is about more than sweet treats — it’s about giving mums who give so much, a moment that’s all theirs.

Whether you’re surrounded by chaos or claiming a rare moment of calm, we hope today brings a deep breath. A good laugh. A reminder that you matter — not just for what you do, but for who you are.

You pour so much love into others. Today’s your day to soak some of it back in.

We're With You — Every Day, Not Just Today

At United for Care, we walk alongside some of the most remarkable mums we’ve ever met. The ones bringing their families together with compassion and spreadsheets. The ones who know the ins and outs of NDIS, therapy schedules, and still remember everyone’s shoe size.

Our job? To take some of the load off. Whether it’s through in-home support, community participation, or Supported Independent Living, our services are here to wrap care around you, too.

Because mums who give everything shouldn’t have to do everything.

Here's to the Mums

To the ones who show up.
To the ones who care.
To the ones who make room in their world for everyone.

We’re raising our cuppas to you. We’re clapping for you. And we’re honoured to support you, in ways big and small.

Happy Mother’s Day — from everyone at United for Care.
(And yes, have that second slice of cake. You’ve more than earned it.) 🎂

Want to learn more about how United for Care can support your family?

Discover our in-home and supported living options — care that’s tailored, trustworthy, and here when you need it most.

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