ACSA’s busy state awards season around the country has capped off for the year, recognising thirty-four talented individuals, organisations and initiatives for their work leading the aged care industry forward.
22 Aug 2019
Winners from each state will now represent their state at the National Awards presentation held during the ACSA National Summit taking place in Melbourne from Tuesday 8 October to Thursday 10 October. Early bird registrations end today (22 August) so book today and save.
“ACSA’s state awards recognise some of the wonderful people who commit themselves tirelessly day-in-day out to the care of others,” said ACSA CEO Pat Sparrow.
“Our industry is run on the strength of those efforts. ACSA’s state-based awards are an important way of acknowledging the dedication and commitment of our workers and volunteers. “
“ACSA congratulates all of the finalists and winners - whether achieved as an individual or as part of a team you should be very proud of the contribution you are making and the recognition you so richly deserve,” said Ms Sparrow.
“We look forward to welcoming our state winners to Melbourne to contribute their stories and experiences to our national ageing agenda. The Summit promises three stimulating days of discussion about our fast-changing sector, and each of our Award winners have valuable experiences and achievements to contribute to our exciting program.”
Further information on ACSA’s National Summit is available here.
Provider of the Year
Western Australia: South West Community Care
South Australia: Kalyra Communities
Queensland: Footprints
New South Wales: RFBI (Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution)
Tasmania: Glenview Community Services
Victoria: Multicultural Aged Care Services – Geelong (MACS)
Rural, Regional, Remote Provider of the Year
Western Australia: Community Home Care
South Australia: Mt View Homes
Queensland: Feros Care
New South Wales: Crowley Care Services
Tasmania: Emmerton Park
Innovation in Service of Design
Western Australia: SwanCare, “Senior Citizen Partnership Program”
South Australia: Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc, “Carmelite Residential Care and Retirement Living project”
Queensland: Feros Care, “Technology for aged care in the 21st century"
New South Wales: McLean Care, “Australia’s first virtual reality driving simulator named HECTOR VR”
Tasmania: Community Care Tasmania, “Live Well, Live Longer” (April 2019)”
Victoria: Fronditha Care, “Lifestyle and Activity Program (Clayton South)”
Distinguished Service in Care
Western Australia: David Fenwick, Amaroo Village
South Australia: Richard Hearn, Resthaven
New South Wales: Karen Slater, Bundaleer Care Services
Tasmania: Carolyn Wallace
Victoria: Michele Lewis, Mecwacare
Employee of the Year
Western Australia: Andrea Kelly, Rise Network
South Australia: Dr Tim Henwood, Group Manager, Connected Living -Community Wellness & Lifestyle, Southern Cross Care
New South Wales: Janean Cole, Anglican Care
Tasmania: Janine Stokley, Masonic Care Tasmania
Victoria: Khoryom Nyuon, Fronditha Care
Volunteer of the Year
Western Australia: Fred Wilken, St Bartholemew’s House
South Australia: Jim Richardson, RSL Care SA
Queensland: Paul Freeborough, Sally Dickenson, Suncare Community Services
New South Wales: Irene Reeves, Koonambil Aged Care
Tasmania: Susan Bye, Community Transport Services Tasmania
Trainee of the Year
New South Wales: Carol Goodger, Warrigal
Tasmania: Jean Moussalli, Queen Victoria Care
Thank you and good luck to one and all!