To celebrate Aged Care Employee Day on Thursday 7 August, aged care homes across Adelaide will host visits and events recognising the dedication of their staff, with support from Ageing Australia’s South Australian team.
“Aged Care Employee Day is a chance to pause and celebrate the nurses, personal care workers, chefs, cleaners, lifestyle coordinators and so many others who go above and beyond every day to support older people,” said Tom Symondson, CEO of Ageing Australia.
Now in its seventh year, Aged Care Employee Day is a national celebration of the aged care workforce. This year’s theme, Thanks for Caring, invites all Australians to show appreciation for those working in aged care.
“Whether it’s providing clinical care, preparing meals or simply holding someone’s hand, aged care workers change lives every day. This day is about saying thank you,” Mr Symondson said.
Ageing Australia’s South Australia State Manager Shannon Sanderson, will take part in the visits throughout the day to personally thank workers and celebrate their contributions.
Media welcome! The schedule includes visits to:
St Anna’s Residential Care, Brompton (7:00am–7:30am)
Ridleyton Aged Care, Brompton (7:30am–8:00am)
Alwyndor, Hove (8:30am–9:00am)
Rembrandt Court, Hove (9:15am–10:00am)
Eldercare Cottage Grove, Woodcroft (10:30am–11:00am) – with The Hon. Nat Cook MP, South Australian Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well
Bethsalem Care, Happy Valley (11:15am–12:00pm) – with The Hon. Nat Cook MP, South Australian Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well
Resthaven Aberfoyle Park (12:15pm–12:45pm)
ACH Group, ViTA, Daw Park (1:30pm–2:00pm)
AnglicareSA, Grange (2:30pm–3:00pm)
As part of the celebrations, Ageing Australia is also recognising outstanding individuals through its national You Are ACE! Awards, which spotlight the passion and innovation of workers across the sector.
“This year we received over 500 nominations from across the country, from rural aged care teams in Queensland to dedicated individuals working in retirement living in New South Wales,” Mr Symondson said.
“Our 52 finalists truly reflect the heart of aged care: rising stars, compassionate frontline workers and visionary leaders who are shaping a better future for older Australians.”
