Welcome to the Australian Community Industry Alliance (ACIA) Frontline Quality Support Award 2026, where we recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions across healthcare and community services. This year, ACIA celebrates the transformative impact of trauma-informed care and support in community-based services. The "Creating Safety, Connection and Empowerment in Community Support" themed award recognises individuals, teams, and organisations that create safe, respectful, and supportive environments where the experiences, strengths, and voices of those they support are valued and understood.

Nominees will have demonstrated how trauma-informed approaches contribute to improved wellbeing, stronger engagement, and better outcomes, particularly for individuals navigating complex, traumatic, or life-altering experiences. Through relationship-based support, culturally safe practices, innovative service models, and approaches that foster trust, resilience, dignity, and empowerment, these nominees exemplify excellence in person-centred care.

As we honour these achievements, we spotlight the leaders who are advancing trauma-informed practice across the community sector, ensuring every individual feels safe, heard, respected, and supported to achieve their goals and thrive.