AgeWell Awards 2025 Finalists
The AgeWell Awards celebrate Uniting AgeWell staff who lead by example, who inspire others through their commitment to supporting people to live and age well and consistently demonstrate Uniting AgeWell’s values and BEST principles in their work and actions.
Celebrating excellence
This year, 22 Finalists for the eight categories were selected from 345 nominations, after a rigorous process of confirmation and assessment by members of the Senior Executive Team.
Winners and finalists were honoured at the prestigious AgeWell Awards Celebration held at The Edge, Federation Square Melbourne on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
BEST Team of the Year
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Allied Health Team
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team
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Latrobe Community, Strathdevon Team
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Residential Admissions Team
Living Our Values
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Kris Alexus, Regional Admissions Coordinator, Preston & Hawthorn
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Nickie Arthur, Customer Experience Coordinator, Quality
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Elizabeth Grogan, Program Manager, Hume Home Care
Excellence Award - Residential Victoria
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Janette Anderson: Hotel Services Director – Victoria
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Sevika Dahal: Registered Nurse Supervisor, Strath-Haven
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LayLi Paw: Personal Care Assistant, Condare Court
Excellence Award - Residential Tasmania
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Candice Hayers: Extended Care Assistant, Ningana
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Emma Schrader: Food Services Assistant, Kings Meadows
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Julie-ann Williams: Lifestyle Assistant, Kings Meadows
Excellence Award - Home and Community Victoria
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Sharanjeet Kaur: Care Advisor, Melbourne South Metro Home Care
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Jodie Morison: Program Manager, Melbourne West Metro Home Care
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Sussy Vasquez-Lozano: Program Manager – CHSP, Melbourne South Metro Home Care
Excellence Award - Home and Community Tasmania
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Jodie Branch: Care Organiser, Southern Tasmania Home Care
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Courtney Ellis: Care Organiser, Northern Tasmania Home Care
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Jane Legard: Community Manager, Retirement Living
Excellence Award - Corporate and Support Services
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Darren Barnes: SharePoint Manager
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Evan Kyrkou: Application Support Team Leader
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Ara Stewart: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
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