St Vincent’s Care Receives Top Honors for Transforming Aged Care through Compassion, Innovation, and Leadership

St Vincent’s Care has once again been recognised for their outstanding projects and leadership at the Future of Ageing Awards and the Catholic Health Australia Awards. These wins highlight the hard work, dedication, and innovation of the team across St Vincent’s Care.

Here’s a closer look at St Vincent's Care award-winning initiatives:

Celebrating You Series

Consumer Experience Winner & Leadership in Positive Ageing Award

St Vincent's Care Celebrating You series earned top honours for guiding families through the emotional journey of aged care. This series also won the Leadership in Positive Ageing Award for its role in changing the conversation around aged care. By featuring heartfelt interviews with residents, staff, and families, Celebrating You is helping families make informed decisions with compassion and confidence.

Toowoomba’s Intergenerational MasterChef Program

Community Engagement Highly Commended

Bridging generations, the MasterChef Program in Toowoomba brings residents and local students together to share skills and cook meals in a MasterChef style challenge. This wonderful program continues to build bonds across generations, enriching residents lives through shared experiences and joy.

Heartprint Care Model

Service Transformation Highly Commended

St Vincent's Care Heartprint care model, centered on personalised care and kindness, was celebrated for transforming the way residents are cared for, creating a compassionate and supportive environment for residents and families.

Annie Kahulugan

Emerging Leader Highly Commended

Annie Kahulugan, Facility Manager at Werribee, was highly commended for her outstanding leadership, improving resident care and empowering her team. Her ability to inspire her team, improve operational performance, and create a nurturing environment for both residents and staff has made her a standout leader within St Vincent’s and the broader aged care community.

Sunny Zhu

Emerging Leader Shortlisted

Sunny Zhu, National Leader of Quality and Compliance, was recognised for her exceptional contributions in ensuring top-quality care across all St Vincent’s Care homes. Her commitment to excellence and safety can be seen in St Vincent's Care's 100% compliance rating across all homes!

Kindness Works For Us

People & Culture Shortlisted

St Vincent's Care's Kindness Works for Us initiative, supports staff engagement and retention, and highlights the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. This data-driven initiative is all about making St Vincent’s Care a better place to work — and by extension, a better place for residents to receive care.

A big congratulations to all the teams and individuals who have contributed to these fantastic achievements. Your dedication, passion, and innovation are what make St Vincent’s Care a leader in compassionate care!

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