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From a pool of more than 420 nominations, 24 national finalists across eight categories have been announced for the , which recognise exceptional achievements of individuals and teams across the aged care, allied health, disability services and community services sectors.

Eight winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 7 August, each receiving $7500 to further enhance services or processes in the workplace, or for personal or professional development.

鈥淥ur members work in some of Australia鈥檚 most demanding sectors, and every day they are taking inspiring actions to positively transform the lives of those in their care,鈥� HESTA CEO Debby Blakey said.

鈥淭hese awards serve as a catalyst for identifying, sharing and celebrating many incredible people and their stories. Congratulations to all of this year鈥檚 finalists 鈥� we are so pleased at HESTA to be able to help recognise their hard work and dedication.鈥�

The 24 finalists are:

Aged care

Individual leadership

• Kerry Curran, (NSW)
• Allison Lauder, (Vic)
• Emma Payne, (NSW)

Team excellence

• 鈥檚 Social and Health Teams
• 鈥檚 Mark & Sylvie鈥檚 Home Care
• Julie Ruzich Physiotherapy and 鈥� Sarah Lindsay and Julie Ruzich (WA)

Allied health

Individual leadership

• Frances Bilbao, (Vic)
• Sandra Iuliano, /Medicine (Vic)
• Linda Nguyen, (NSW)

Team excellence

• 鈥檚 Stem Cell Transplant Prehab & Rehab Team (Vic)
• 鈥檚 Flying Squad (Vic)
• 鈥檚 Tasmania Team (Tas)

Disability services

Individual leadership

• Renae Gunn, (SA)
• Cassandra Hughes, (WA)
• Emma Weatherley, (NSW)

Team excellence

• 鈥檚 鈥楴avigating Autism 鈥� The Early Years鈥� Team (NSW)
• (Vic)
• Health Services鈥� Parkville Disability Identification Project Team (Vic)

Community services

Individual leadership

• Kim Duong, (WA)
• George Halkias, (Vic)
• Joel Orchard, (NSW)

Team excellence

• Foundation Care Team (Vic)
• 鈥檚 Cockburn Aboriginal Ear Health Program Team (WA)
• 鈥檚 Education Pathways Program Team (Vic)
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Image: 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards finalists collage.