Aged Care Employee Day
Celebrating our aged care champions – 7 August
Aged Care Employee Day, held annually on 7 August, celebrates the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of older Australians in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.
From leaders and nurses to personal care workers, allied health professionals, volunteers, cleaners, chefs, cooks, maintenance workers, gardeners, administrators, and more, every role contributes to the wellbeing of older Australians.
It is an opportunity for communities, organisations and individuals across Australia to recognise the dedicated and compassionate people who care for and support older Australians.
Together, let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible work happening every day across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.
Every role matters.
Every person makes a difference.
Why it matters
Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the people who work tirelessly to ensure the dignity, comfort and wellbeing of older people in Australia. Their care is personal, selfless and often unsung – making a difference in the lives of older Australians every single day.
Currently there are around 456,000 aged care workers in Australia[i], with approximately 1.3 million Australians receiving aged care services[ii].
We know how essential our aged care workforce is in helping older Australians to age well. Aged Care Employee Day is an opportunity to recognise the skill, compassion and dedication of the people who make this possible every day.
This day is all about saying #ThanksForCaring
Join the Aged Care Employee Day celebrations
Everyone can get involved in Aged Care Employee Day. Whether you’re a provider, resident, client, staff member, volunteer, family member or friend, your thanks matters.
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Display posters
Display posters in staff rooms, reception areas, noticeboards and community spaces to help build awareness and excitement.
Promote the day
Share messages of appreciation through your:
- Social media channels
- Staff newsletters and intranet
- Resident and family communications
- Website and community noticeboards
Host a celebration
Celebrate your team with a:
- Morning tea, afternoon tea or BBQ
- Staff recognition event or awards presentation
- Team lunch or shared celebration
- Thank you board from residents, clients and families
Invite local media, community leaders, MPs, residents, clients, families and volunteers to join your celebrations.
Take photos or videos of your celebrations and share them on social media. Tag @AgeingAustralia and use #ThanksForCaring and #ACED2026.
Recognise your team
Download and present a Certificate of Appreciation to staff on Aged Care Employee Day.
Nominate a team or individual for an Ageing Australia You are ACE! Award
Recognise the people making a difference in your organisation by submitting a nomination for the Ageing Australia You are ACE! Awards. Nominations now open for the 2027 Awards.
Share your appreciation on social media
Create and share a #ThanksForCaring video
- Record a short thank you video message
- Keep it under 3 minutes
Share on your social media channels.
Be sure to:
- use #ThanksForCaring and #ACED2026
- tag @AgeingAustralia so we can reshare your content
Use our social media tile
Download and share our prepared social media tile to help spread the message.
Sample social media post – in the lead up:
Our aged care superheroes deserve to be celebrated.
Every day, our team makes a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians through their care, compassion and dedication.
As we count down to Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August, we’re preparing to say thank you to our incredible team.
Together with @AgeingAustralia, we recognise those who go above and beyond every day.
#ThanksForCaring #ACED2026
Sample social media post – on Aged Care Employee Day 7 August:
Happy Aged Care Employee Day!
Today we celebrate the dedicated people who make aged care, retirement living and seniors housing such special places to live and work.
To every member of our team – thank you for your care, kindness and commitment.
Please join us and @AgeingAustralia in recognising our amazing aged care superheroes.
#ThanksForCaring #ACED2026
