Greek aged care homes in Australia named finalists in Excellence Awards

·

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has announced the finalists in its inaugural Excellence Awards ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Wednesday, August 7 this year.

The 48 ACCPA Excellence Awards finalists have been selected from over 460 nominations received as part of ACCPA’s industry recognition program, ‘You are ACE!.’ The Awards recognise those aged care workers and homes that go above and beyond to keep older Australians cared for, safe and thriving.

In the ‘Individual Category – Volunteer,’ Nickolas Makrynakis from Fronditha Care in Victoria was named finalist. Nickolas has been a volunteer at Fronditha Care for the past five years and his hard work saw him earn the organisation’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award.

 Lifestyle Coordinator Virginia Savva from the Greek Orthodox Community Home For The Aged in New South Wales
Lifestyle Coordinator Virginia Savva from the Greek Orthodox Community Home For The Aged in New South Wales.

In the ‘Individual Category – Rising Star,’ Lifestyle Coordinator Virginia Savva from the Greek Orthodox Community Home For The Aged in New South Wales was named finalist. Virginia has worked closely with the Lifestyle team to create an invigorated program of new activities for both mainstream and Special Care residents.

The Greek Orthodox Community Home For The Aged has also been named finalist in the ‘Team Category – Consumer Focus and Care’ thanks to its Gocha Kitchen team, and in the ‘Organisation Category – Excellence.’

Fronditha Care was listed as a finalist in the ‘Organisation Category – Making a Difference.’

ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson said he is “delighted our inaugural ACCPA Excellence Awards provides another opportunity to thank these everyday heroes for their dedication and service.”


Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

From Metallica to Maritime: The many lives of Greek shipping tycoon Harry Vafias

Though Greek shipping tycoon, Harry Vafias, spends much time working, it certainly isn't a case of 'all work and no play.’

‘I want them to know their word matters’: Peter Georgiou stands against gender violence

Peter Georgiou, a real estate agent from Rushcutters Bay and father of four-year-old twins Leila and Lola, believes change begins at home.

Thessaloniki’s Byzantine walls to shine with new light project

Thessaloniki’s iconic Byzantine Walls are set to be illuminated under a major cultural initiative announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture.

Greek World Heritage Cities face rising climate threats

Iconic Greek cities—Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Rhodes, and Patmos—face serious climate threats, according to a new UNESCO-backed report.

Are apps like Duolingo enough to learn Greek, or do we need a tutor?

For many people who want to learn conversational Greek, an app, can be a very useful addition to your program.

You May Also Like

Peter Doukas calls for more multilingual information ahead of upcoming by-elections

Peter Doukas OAM, has called for more multilingual information to be made available to voters ahead of four by-elections in NSW.

How Jim’s Greek Tavern in Melbourne gives people a taste of Greek village hospitality

In the Collingwood neighbourhood of Melbourne, Victoria, there is a special Greek tavern that everyone should visit.

Largest-ever Greek flag raised above Lake Plastira at Agrafa

Authorities in the region of Karditsa, central Greece, raised what they claim to be the largest Greek flag in history at Agrafa on Sunday.