Celebrating Outstanding Staff – St Jude’s Awards Night 2024
On December 13th, over 400 staff members from across our organisation came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our team at the annual St Jude’s Awards Night. With the theme ‘A Touch of Gold,’ the evening was dazzling, as attendees donned their finest attire to honour the exceptional contributions of our staff in 2024.
The Awards Night represents a cornerstone of our commitment to recognising excellence within the organisation. It is an opportunity to celebrate those who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication in their roles, exemplified the core values of St Jude’s, and made a significant positive impact on the lives of our clients.
This year, from an impressive number of nominations submitted by colleagues across the organisation, 15 remarkable individuals were selected as award recipients, representing excellence across their respective areas of work.
The award winners were celebrated in a moment of well-deserved recognition on stage at Optus Stadium, with awards presented by our esteemed leadership team: Directors Andrew Reynolds and Helen Morton, Managing Director Binu Joseph, Chief Operating Officer Chris How, and Operations Managers Ashleen Chand-Babooram, Fiona Taylor, and Amelia Kaldani.
It was a truly memorable evening filled with camaraderie and celebration. Below, we proudly present the award winners for each category.
Aged Care Awards
Employee of the Year – Aged Care
Jayne Alexander
Registered Nurse
Special Recognition Award – Mental Health
Josie De Leon
Domestic Support Worker
Special Recognition Award – Home Care
Jiffyjoy Ureta
Scheduler
Special Recognition Award – Guildford Village
Freya Mcmanis
Aged Care Support Worker
Special Recognition Award – Carinya of Bicton
Bella Strasser
Enrolled Nurse
Special Recognition Award – Carinya on Bristol
Teresa Joy
Clinical Coordinator
Special Recognition Award – Midland Nursing Home
Ni Lar Swe
Aged Care Support Worker – Advanced Skills
Disability Services Awards
Employee of the Year – Disability Services
Navneet Kaur Sandhu
Coordinator – Housing & Accommodation
Special Recognition Award – Support Coordination & Recovery Coaching
Emily Longmuir
Specialist Support Coordinator
Special Recognition Award – Allied Health
Grace Andrews
Senior Occupational Therapist
Special Recognition Award – Home & Community
Tegan Towie
Coordinator – Home & Community
Special Recognition Award – Housing & Accommodation
Daniel Buswell
Disability Support Worker – Advanced Skills
Corporate Awards
Directors Award
Shania Reid
Recruitment Administrator
Employee of the Year – Corporate
Biby Varghese
Manager – Quality & Compliance
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all staff members nominated for an award this year. Your unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions inspire us all, and we are truly honoured to have such exceptional individuals on our team. Your efforts consistently go above and beyond in supporting both your clients and team members.
2024 has been a year of growth and meaningful progress for our organisation, which would not be possible without the continued commitment of our staff. Your consistent efforts ensure we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, fostering positive outcomes and empowering the communities we support.
