Here are the 2024 finalists for the Southern Stars Awards!

The finalists for the 2024 Southern Stars Awards have been announced.

These important awards celebrate the achievements of employees and volunteers who go above and beyond to be the difference in our community.

They acknowledge those who demonstrate our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and are one of the ways we say thank you to our people for supporting our residents and clients to be Better for life.

Don’t forget you can watch the awards on our live Facebook stream on Thursday, 7 November. All you have to do is visit our Facebook page.

Congratulations to all our finalists:

Service Star

• Alicia Braunack, Roving Wellness and Lifestyle Coordinator, Peter Taylor House
• Anna Koutroumbis, Administration Assistant/Receptionist, West Beach Residential Care
• Annette Jasper, Wellness and Lifestyle Coordinator, Carmelite Residential Care
• Chanel Saldua, Wellness and Lifestyle Coordinator, John Paul II Residential Care
• Chantal Hall, Administration Officer, Bellevue Court Residential Care
• Darshna Patel, Home Care Assistant, Home Care SA
• Dee-Anne Hull, Quality and Clinical Specialist, Peter Taylor House
• Keira Greenan, Administration Assistant/Receptionist, Oakfield Lodge Residential Care
• Melissa Pertl, Administration Coordinator, John Paul II Residential Care
• Wayde Newman, Chef Manager, Oakfield Lodge Residential Care

Courage Star

• Dana Barker, Wellness and Lifestyle Therapist, Oakfield Lodge Residential Care
• Jennifer Dent, Personal Carer, Bellevue Court Residential Care
• Kerry Tudor, Personal Carer Trainer and Mentor, Peter Taylor House
• Pedro Vieira Roma, Business Analyst Residential Services, Peter Taylor House
• Tina Dowling, Enrolled Nurse, McCracken Views Residential Care

Compassion Star

• Ashalatha Pernaje, Personal Carer, Bucklands Residential Care
• Ashok Mahote, Personal Carer, Oaklands Park Lodge Residential Care
• Bianca Cecchin, Accounting Officer Residential Revenue, Peter Taylor House
• Caroline Parker, Respite Assistant, Myrtle Cottage Community Respite
• Mia Espinosa, Home Care Assistant, Home Care Darwin
• Solange Haines-Monty, Personal Carer, Bucklands Residential Care
• Stephen Carter, Bus Driver, Peter Taylor House

Leadership Star

• Freda Kontoleon, Residential Services Manager, McCracken Views and Sandpiper Lodge Residential Care
• Irene Urbanski, Residential Services Manager, Mount Carmel Residential Care
• Janet Sung, Home Care Manager, Home Care Victoria
• Jason Williams, Residential Services Manager, The Pines Lodge Residential Care
• Julie Anderson, Residential Services Manager, Bucklands Residential Care
• Nita Niraula, Residential Services Manager, John Paul II and Labrina Village Residential Care

Brendan Bowler Cup 

• Bucklands Residential Care Team
• Darwin Health & Wellness Team
• Oakfield Lodge Residential Care Team
• The Administration Team at The Philip Kennedy Centre Residential Care
• The Pines Lodge Residential Care Team

Healthy Ageing Star

• Jodi-Anne Bianchini, Respite Assistant, Community Respite
• Laura Falland, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Health & Wellness Darwin
• Rachel Hocking, Physiotherapist, Health & Wellness
• Regan Gardner, Health and Wellness Promoter, Labrina Village Residential Care

Volunteer Star

• Brian Anderson, Bucklands Residential Care
• James Gluyas, Bucklands Residential Care
• Jane Adams, Carmelite Residential Care
• Julie Matthews, Oaklands Park Lodge Residential Care
• Wendy Dimonte, Myrtle Cottage Community Respite

Rising Star

• Annette Annandale-James, Team Leader Connecting Services, Peter Taylor House
• Brent Bloomfield, Maintenance Officer, Bedford Heights Estate
• Helen Lawton-French, Retirement Living Manager, Glen Woodley Estate
• Riya Shree Shahi, Care Manager, Pearl Supported Care
• Tania Bini, Cleaner, McCracken Views Residential Care
• Wasana Wijenayaka, Wellness and Lifestyle Manager, Bucklands Residential Care