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.