Staff Awards

Apprenticeships Plus Trainee of the Year Winner

Hus Akyayla, trainee nurse at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility was awarded "double gold" at the2007 Apprenticeships Plus Awards.

Not only was Hus honoured with the Health / Nursing Trainee of the Year Award, he also achieved the Outstanding Trainee of the Year Award out of field of 24 trainee award winners in other occupations.

In presenting the Outstanding Trainee of the Year Award, Apprenticeships Plus commented on his diligence, enthusiasm, professional integrity, academic achievements, motivation and courteous manner.

"Hus has a wonderful rapport with residents and staff alike. His love of nursing and his dedication shine through and he is a positive role model and mentor for new employees," said Michelle Willison, Residential Services Manager at St Catherine's Aged Care Facility.

SACS Not-for-Profit Leadership Award Finalist

Teri Saunders, Residential Services Manager of Corpus Christi Aged Care Facility was recognised for her leadership achievements at the SACS Consulting 2007 Not-For-Profit LeadershipAwards. There were 60 nominations of prestigious candidates from aged care, youth and children's services, Foundations and other health and service organisations.

Teri's inspirational leadership was acknowledged as one of the 5 finalists receiving an engraved glass prism award, framed certificate and an opportunity to participate in a sponsored education program on Board Governance.