Primary Health Care

The HESTA Primary Health Care Awards recognise the dedication and professionalism of those working in primary health care.

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Winners announced

Awards Dinner

The 2017 event was held at the ICC Sydney on Sunday, 27 August.

Winners announced

Prizes

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

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Nominations now closed

Award categories

Young Leader

This award highlights the selfless dedication of a young leader who displays exceptional mentoring qualities.

Eligibility criteria

Individual Distinction

This award recognises primary health care workers who have displayed a vision for the future, have delivered positive outcomes and have gone beyond the expectations of their role.

Eligibility criteria

Team Excellence

This award acknowledges the achievements of primary health care teams that have demonstrated innovation by way of a collaborative and inclusive approach to their work.

Eligibility criteria

Who can nominate?

Australia’s primary health care services are the first we turn to when we are sick or injured.

These awards recognise the dedication and professionalism of those working in primary health care including health educators, medical practice managers, rehabilitation professionals, physiotherapists, osteopaths, dentists, pharmacists, GPs and other related therapists.

Patients, carers, colleagues, and primary health care workers can nominate themselves or a special individual or team who has made a real difference to the lives of patients or to the quality of a service.

Everyone involved in every stage of the delivery of care can enter or be nominated.

Recognition

Every person or organisation 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

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

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The HESTA Primary Health Care Awards epitomise outstanding standards of care and the highest levels of commitment to the primary health care profession.

2017 winners

Young Leader

Nicole Cockburn was named the Young Leader award winner for her outstanding leadership in developing a free dental service for homeless youth.

Read Nicole's story

Individual Distinction

Dr Claire Jones was named the Individual Distinction award winner for her work providing health care coordination, health advocacy and social support to refugees in Queensland.

Read Claire's story

Team Excellence

The Austin Aphasia Integration Program was named the Team Excellence award winner for their work improving the lives of people recovering from aphasia.

Read their story