you're all amazing

Health and community services is full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, day in, day out, across Australia. That's why we created the HESTA Awards Program.

Recent award winners

Outstanding Organisation

Housing All Australians is recognised for their innovative ‘Pop Up Shelter’ initiative, which focuses on utilising vacant buildings to increase the supply of short-term affordable housing.

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Team Innovation

Youth Projects is recognised for going above and beyond to provide people experiencing disadvantage with access to essential services through ‘The Living Room’ health initiative.

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Individual Distinction -joint

Julia Claire Hales is recognised for her leadership in changing perceptions of people with disability, particularly Down Syndrome, through arts and culture.

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Individual Distinction -Joint

Melissa Browning is recognised for her leadership in developing and implementing an innovative approach to improve racial and health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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