This year we'll recognise the contribution of aged care professionals who work tirelessly to improve the quality of life of ageing Australians in their homes, retirement villages and aged care facilities at the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards.
2019 winners
A story worth celebrating
Read about the finalists of the 2019 HESTA Aged Care Awards.
Awards Dinner
The 2019 Awards dinner was held at the Adelaide Convention & Exhibition Centre on November 14.
Prizes
HESTA Excellence Awards winners will share a $120,000 prize pool, courtesy of ME- the bank for you.
Nominations are now closed
2019 winners
Student Placement Team, ACH Group
Advance Care Planning Team
Cherished Pets Team
From Seed to Plate
Tut Khoryom Nyuon
Andrew Roma
Cath Bush
Claire Roach
Natalie Pirret
Wintringham
Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged
STAR Community Services
The Whiddon Group
Yulunda Matau
Annette Nuck
Jason Bragg
Keith Cameron Smith
Leanne Shannon
Leanne Smart
Lifeview Residential Care
Vasey RSL Care
Aged Care Indigenous Induction Program
Comfort Care Centre
Exercise Physiology in Aged Care Team
Specialist Dialysis Team
Leisure and Lifestyle Team
Outstanding Organisation
Southern Cross Care (SA & NT)
Finalists
Atticus Health
Feros Care
Lifeview Residential Care
Maurice Zeffert Home
Team Innovation
Sub-Acute Care Program
Finalists
Bloomers Cafe
Flametree Dementia Care Project
Manager in Training Program
Vietnam Veterans Social Group
Outstanding Organisation
Southern Cross Care (Vic)
Finalists
Montessori Ageing Support Services
Synovum Care Pty Ltd
Anam Cara House Colac- Community Hospice
Co.As.It. Community Services Inc
Team Innovation
A safe place to call home @ Charles O'Neill Hostel
Finalists
Holistic Wellness Program @ Southern Cross Care Keon Park
The Companion Therapy @ Bupa Aged Care Berwick
Stronger Carers @ BaptistCare NSW & ACT
Identify Pain: Ask, Observe, Report @ Wesley Mission Brisbane
Individual Distinction
Paul Brophy
Finalists
Helen Spence
Henry Pan OAM
Sheryl Cain
Frank Naso
Outstanding Organisation Award
Finalists
Individual Distinction Award
Finalists
Team Innovation Award
Finalists
Creating Connections Project Team
Gopher Gold Team
Killira Team
Safe Access & Eco Garden Project Team
Outstanding Organisation Award
Finalists
Anam Cara
Bushland Health Group
Seniors Recreation Council
The Whiddon Group
Individual Distinction Award
Finalists
Kelly Jackson
Lisa Wu
Lorraine Eastwood
Sharon Henderson