Aged Care Employee Day 2024

Aged Care Employee Day, celebrated annually on 7 August, is a special day dedicated to honouring and recognising the dedication and hard work of the 370,000 aged care workers caring for more than 1.5 million older Australians.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many organisations and individuals who participated in Aged Care Employee Day 2024.
Below is a summary of our communications for this national recognition event*:
- 2.12 million Australians reached via broadcast, print and online media – including television coverage
- Over 14,000 impressions across ACCPA’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and X pages
- More than 11,000 visits to the ACCPA website
- 165 ‘thanks for caring’ messages, and counting, including 78 videos and 87 written messages from members, associate partners, government, and the wider community.
*This data is for the period from 6 to 8 August 2024.
Aged Care Employee Day 2024 'thanks for caring’ word cloud

Nine WIN TV (Shepparton, Gippsland, Sale) evening news, featuring Tom Symondson, ACCPA CEO, broadcasting from Calvary Mirridong.
ACCPA CEO, Tom Symondson's Aged Care Employee Day visits around Victoria
“In my role with the national peak body, I travel all over the country visiting aged care homes. Because aged care is all about community, this year I’ve decided to stay and celebrate this important day in my own community, honouring the commitment, compassion and dedication of Bendigo’s aged care workforce,” said Tom.
Visits include Benetas Kangaroo Flat, Bupa Bendigo, Uniting AgeWell Strath-haven Community, Calvary Mirridong, mecwacare Flora Hill and Bendigo Health Golden Oaks Nursing Home.
Read the media release.
Aged Care Employee Day messages of thanks

St. John’s home for men is a very unique blend of residents. There’s not a day that is boring at our workplace.
Someday there’s loads of happiness, sometimes it’s a sad day but we all strive to make a beautiful and cheerful day for our residents.
We aim at “happy staff make happy residents”.
St. John’s is a sunshine palace. Never a morning moment. Happy aged care employees day
Safia Nisha
St. John’s home for men

Happy Aged Care Employee Day from Lumia Care!
Your care and hard work never go unnoticed. Every smile, every gentle touch helps older Australians live with dignity and joy.
Today, we pause to say thank you to every aged-care worker at Lumia Care and across Australia.
Liani Liebenberg
Lumia Care

Thankyou so so much for all you do – you are part of Chrissy’s family and mean so much to her and all of us.
We appreciate you and all your work and care x
#LoveDignityKindness
Cogans Cottage Carers
LDK greenway Views

Thank you to the wonderful people who choose to work in Aged care across the Country.
Our elders have lived amazing, fascinating and productive lives and it is a privilege to hear their stories and care for them.
Across the varied landscapes, delivering care in peoples homes to our homes; Killara and Westernport, I am always impressed with the kindness and consideration shown to our elders
#ThanksforCaring
Aileen Thoms
Kooweerup Regional Health Service

I want to take a heartfelt moment to thank our incredible clinical and allied health team, support workers, rostering team, service advisors, program coordinators and administration staff for the unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism they bring to your roles every single day.
You are the heart of our aged care community.
You are a collective of devoted, skilled, and resilient individuals who continue to raise the standard of care and support in the lives of our clients, supporting ageing well at home and in the community.
Stacey Munro
Lifetime Connect Limited

Thank you from Coastal Care
For being part of a community that cares
For going that extra mile
For being You
Anita Kleiman
Coastal Care Gold Coast

To the team at Noosa Seniors (Noosa Council)
Every day, you go above and beyond to provide care, connection, and compassion to the older members of our community. Your warmth, respect, and professionalism create a safe and welcoming space where people feel valued and supported.
On behalf of Noosa Council and the Noosa community – thank you. You are appreciated, respected, and celebrated today and every day.
Warm regards
Alison
Noosa Seniors
Noosa Council

Thank you for aged care heroes
Thira Sodachan
Summitcare Liverpool

A huge #Thanksforcaring to our Support Workers of the ‘St Andrew’s Community Care Team’ on the FNC of NSW at integratedliving.
The compassion and dedication shown to our clients is amazing and I am extremely proud to lead such a wonderful caring Team.
Thankyou for showing up each and every day to enrich the lives of our clients.
Rebecca Lambeth
Integratedliving

To our Harbourside Port Stephens team — thank you.
Your kindness, dedication and hard work make a difference every day in the lives of older Australians. Whether you’re providing care, support, or working behind the scenes, your contribution is deeply valued. On Aged Care Employee Day, we pause to celebrate you — the heart of Harbourside Port Stephens. Thank you for all that you do.
We care.
Kylie Jacques
Harbourside Port Stephens
People Who Care
Royal Freemasons
Care Forward
Care
Montana Nursing Home
CASS Care Ltd
Lifeview
Focus Care
Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged
Care in Motion
Coolibah Care
AJN Health Care Services
VMCH
Dementia Australia
Southern Cross Care WA
Good Shepherd Lodge
The Butler Canberra
Chung Wah Community Care
Health Generation
Liberty Community Care
Rosewood
Whiddon
Proveda
Kalyra
Silverchain Group
Minister Ingrid Stitt, Victorian Minister for Ageing, Mental Health and Multicultural Affairs
RAAFA
Sawtell Catholic Care
Care Connect
BlueCare
BaptistCare
Health Metrics
HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd
Sawtell Catholic Care
CaSPA Care
Range Care
Curtin Heritage Living
Canterbury City Community Centre 4Cs
BlueWave Living
The Hon. Guy Barnett MP Tasmania
St Agnes’ Catholic Parish
BCR Communities
Regis Aged Care
Ella Haddad MP, Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Health Care Australia
Melville Cares
North Eastern Community Hospital
Sheoak Lodge Millicent
MELBAR Home Care Provider
Home Instead
Brian Mitchell MP, Member for Lyons
mecwacare
Warrina Homes
Chris Barnard Health
Montefiore
Intereach
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Angels in Aprons
Just Better Care
Community Based Support
The Hon. Greg Piper, Member for Lake Macquarie
Lumia Care
Homestyle Aged Care
Doutta Galla Aged Services
Altaira Services
Inclusee
Arna Dinham, Resthaven Community, Marion
Jenni Hutchins, CEO, Warrigal
Multicultural Care
Australian Nursing Home Foundation
Tom Symondson, CEO ACCPA
James Griffin MP, Member for Manly
Mayflower
My Care Solution
DR Care Solutions
The Hon Anika Wells