Congratulations to Abbie Turner, All About Caring
Dr Johnny Bourke, Abbie Turner
Michelle Lang, Dana Gwinnell, Abbie Turner, Danielle Bennett
"Despite Abbie being new to the disability sector, she engaged with the community seamlessly by providing critical support to a toddler with highly complex clinical needs. Through her dedicated care and support, she enabled the child and the family to participate in community activities such as attending weekly playgroups and shopping, which were previously not possible due to the child's clinical requirements and impact on the family unit. This engagement allowed the family to experience a sense of normalcy and inclusion in community life, fostering a supportive environment for both the child’s development and the family's well-being." Danielle Bennett, All About Caring.
Shortlisted Candidates
Emma Webb, Unidex Healthcare
"Emma Webb has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the recovery journeys of participants by extending her clinical expertise to rural and remote areas of Queensland, where access to essential resources is limited. In regions like Barcaldine and Longreach, Emma has provided crucial support to individuals with severe spinal cord injuries who have returned to their communities after long hospital stays."
Shortlisted Candidates
Kiara Earle, Unidex Healthcare
"Kiara has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to community engagement by developing tailored training programs that support both participants and their care teams. Her approach is focused on empowering support workers with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage complex medical conditions, ensuring that participants receive high-quality care in their homes. Recognising the unique challenges faced by participants with significant health needs, Kiara has implemented a series of personalised workshops that address these challenges head-on, providing practical, hands-on training for support workers."
Shortlisted Candidates
Tina Falkner, All About Caring
"Tina engaged with community resources in a meaningful way by addressing the deeply personal and challenging needs of a client who had refused personal care since November 2023. By working with the clients treating team and leveraging the client’s existing community support networks built within All About Caring, Tina was able to implement strategic interventions that encouraged the client to resume their personal care routine, including showering and changing clothes. This approach not only improved the client’s physical well-being but also helped them regain independence and better prepare for crucial health appointments. Tina’s effective use of community resources played a key role in supporting the client’s recovery journey."
Shortlisted Candidates
Home Support Services Team, Greystanes Disability Services
"Are supporting people to attend community events and access community mainstream health services such as Women's Health Centre, or access online support if that is within the scope of the persons ability. They are working with a range of services to be part of a holistic support that meets the needs on a case-by-case basis."
Shortlisted Candidates
Kritika Kumar, Nextt
"Provides exceptional care to the participant following the rehab processes, physios and motivation for the participant to continue with the activities."
