You are ACE! spotlights

A leader in aged care and retirement living from South Australia’s wine region has been named as a finalist in Ageing Australia’s national You Are ACE! Awards for his visionary leadership.

With over a million Australians accessing aged care at home in some capacity, carers are becoming more like family and everyday support is growing into lasting friendship across the country.

Jodie Lund is a senior care coordinator at Pearl Home Care, established in 2021 to service a large regional area on the north coast of New South Wales. One of this year’s nominees in the Ageing Australia You are ACE! Awards, Jodie is passionate about helping older people maintain their independence.

A former marathon guide runner for the visually impaired is now sharing his inspiring spirit motivating aged care clients in Adelaide.

Residents at the aged care home Palm Lake Care in Deception Bay, Queensland are taking control of their own food. Residents are choosing recipes, and menus, even forming their own tasting committee.

An enthusiastic team of almost 500 Filipino healthcare professionals is now working in 25 regional and remote Australian towns filling critical workforce gaps thanks to Groworx Global.

Adelaide aged care nurse Arna Dinham, recipient of a nomination in the ACCPA You are ACE! recognition campaign, shares a birthday with the mother of the nursing profession, which also doubles as International Nurses Day.

Wagga Wagga aged care volunteer Anne O’Connor is spreading smiles and warmth with the help of her faithful four-legged companion Ellie May. With wagging tails and smiling faces, they lift the spirits of all, engaging in lively conversations.

In the bustling world of hospitality and training, Jo Garrett thrived for over two decades, honing her skills and gaining invaluable experience in customer service management, recipient of You are ACE! Nomination.