Our inaugural There To Care Awards recipients have been announced! The awards, which focus on celebrating our values of excellence, respect, compassion and community, help us to celebrate the amazing work our people do every day.

Matthew, Workforce Team Leader

Matthew has been awarded the Quarterly There to Care Award for the compassion he brings to every part of his role.

Since joining Helping Hand less than a year ago, Matthew has made a strong impression—not only for his professionalism, but for the care and respect he shows to both clients and colleagues.

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Jocelyn, Residential Care Worker

Jocelyn has been recognised with the Quarterly There to Care Award for the outstanding
compassion and care she brings to her role every day.

Jocelyn’s journey into aged care wasn’t something she planned. Originally from the Philippines, she worked as a catering and wedding coordinator before moving to Adelaide in 2015. After starting a family, she made the decision to retrain, completing an 18-week online aged care course while caring for her young son.

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Sonia, Residential Care Worker

Sonia has been recognised with the Quarterly There to Care Award for her everyday excellence and the compassionate way she supports and connects with residents.

Since joining Helping Hand in 2019, Sonia has brought warmth, kindness, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those she cares for. Whether she’s learning sign language to communicate with a resident who is hard of hearing or picking up Italian phrases to help others feel more at home, Sonia goes above and beyond to ensure everyone feels seen and valued.

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Miki, Residential Care Worker

Miki has been awarded the Quarterly There to Care Award for the strength of community he brings to his role and the meaningful connections he builds with residents.

Originally from India, Miki moved to Australia in 2019 in search of new opportunities. Wanting a career that offered more purpose and the chance to give back, he found his calling in aged care.

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