Aged Care

The HESTA Aged Care Awards recognise aged care professionals who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life of ageing Australians in their homes, retirement villages and aged care facilities.

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A story worth celebrating...

Do you know a someone working in aged care with a story worth celebrating? Nominations close September 1.

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Awards Dinner

The 2017 Awards dinner will be held on Thursday, 23 November at the Stamford Grand Adelaide.

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Prizes

Winners will share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of ME- the bank for you.

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Nominations are open!

Nominations for the 2017 Awards will close on September 1 2017.

Award categories

Outstanding organisation

This award recognises an organisation which has made an outstanding contribution to aged care in Australia, through development or provision of high quality care to the aged.

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Team Innovation

This award recognises a team working within the aged care sector who have made an exceptional contribution to aged care service in Australia, through development of an innovative service or process.

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Individual Distinction

This award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to aged care in Australia over time, through development or provision of high quality care to the aged.

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Who can enter?

Recipients of care, carers, colleagues, and aged care professionals themselves can nominate a special individual, team or organisation. Everyone involved in every stage of the delivery of aged care can enter or be nominated.

Recognition

Every person or team nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.

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Acknowledgement

Finalists receive two tickets to attend the Awards dinner.

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Reward

Overall winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of ME- the bank for you.

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Relive the excitement of the 2016 Awards

Last year's winners and finalists epitomise outstanding standards of care and the highest levels of commitment to the quality of life of ageing Australians.

2016 winners

Outstanding Organisation

Southern Cross Care launched Health & Wellness Centres (gyms) in 13 residential care homes providing individualised fitness programs aimed at improving residents’ strength, fitness and general wellbeing.

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Team Innovation

PresCare's pilot program to better manage clinical deterioration in residents has helped avoid unnecessary hospitalisation while maintaining high standards of quality care.

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Individual Distinction

Registered Nurse Camille Koch established a multi-disciplinary Wounds Resource Team — leading to improved practice, a reduction in the severity of wounds and better documentation.

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