The dynamic individuals and organisations recognised at state level for their exceptional contribution to residential and community care will for the first time all be contenders for ACSA’s national awards for excellence.

ACSA CEO Greg Mundy said integrating the awards was a great opportunity to showcase each state’s winners at a national level.

“The awards are a means of paying tribute to the selfless people and organisations who strive every day to ensure older Australians enjoy quality care and support,” Mr Mundy said.

The national awards will be presented at ACSA’s annual conference being held this year in Hobart from September 19 – 22.  The conference theme, Explore the Possibilities, will inspire delegates to explore new directions for aged care to meet the challenges of the future.

National finalists:

Employee Award:

Queensland – Alice Satterthwaite, Churches of Christ Care

NSW & ACT – Maida Chand, UnitingCare Ageing

Victoria – Mary Reid, Warramunda Village

Tasmania – Carol Pamplin, Queen Victoria Home

SA & NT – Carol Elliott, Barunga Village Inc,

WA – Margaret Hoare, Braemar Presbyterian Care

Trainee Award:

NSW & ACT - Michelle Coolwell, UPA Assoc of NSW

Victoria – Suzanne Beaston, Bupa Care Services

Tasmania – Margaret Byrne, Freemasons Homes of Southern Tasmania Inc

WA – Sue Hummerston, Uniting Church Homes

Volunteer Award:

NSW & ACT – Ian Gilbert, IRT

Victoria – Lilian Antonelli, Assisi Centre

Tasmania – Kathleen Medwin, Emmerton Park

SA & NT – Cosmo Camporeale, Associazione Nazionale Famiglie Degli Emigrati Inc (ANFE)

WA – Rita Stemmerik, Waminda, SwanCare Group

Media Award:

NSW & ACT – UnitingCare Ageing

Victoria – Benetas

SA & NT - Life Care – Churches of Christ

WA – Uniting Church Homes

Organisation Award:

Queensland – D & R Community Services Pty Ltd

NSW & ACT – IRT (Illawarra Retirement Trust)

Victoria – Warramunda Village

Tasmania – Huon Eldercare

SA & NT – Barunga Village Inc

WA – Braemar Presbyterian Care

 Industry Supporter Award:

Queensland – SSS Australia

NSW & ACT – SmartCare

Victoria – Verso Consulting

SA & NT – Combined Charities Incorporated

WA – EPAC Salary Solutions

For more information on the national conference and to Explore the Possibilities visit www.agedcare.org.au

Media contact: Chris Hornsey 0419 513 432