What’s happening?
Ageing Australia has announced the winners of the 2025 You are ACE! Awards, which celebrate outstanding individuals, teams and organisations making a difference in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.
A total of 15 winners were recognised across categories. Among them, Selectability, QLD, received the Organisation – Rural and Remote category award for its transformative work in remote and First Nations communities.
Why it matters
The award highlights Selectability’s impact in improving the lives of older Australians in regional and remote areas. The organisation was acknowledged as part of a diverse group of winners that included frontline care workers, volunteers, visionary leaders and innovative teams.
Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson said, “We received more than 500 nominations from across the country this year. These winners are true champions of aged care. Their dedication, innovation and leadership are shaping a better future for older people every day.”
Local Impact
Selectability joins other winners from across Australia recognised for setting a high standard in aged care. Its work in remote and First Nations communities places Queensland at the forefront of innovative care delivery.
By the numbers
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500+ nominations are submitted nationwide across all categories, showing strong engagement with the awards.
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15 winners are announced in 2025, representing individuals, teams and organisations.
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5 individual winners are recognised for consumer focus, innovation, leadership, rising star and volunteer work.
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5 team winners are awarded for programs, projects, innovation, teamwork and making a difference.
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5 organisation winners are acknowledged for consumer focus, excellence, innovation, making a difference and rural and remote work.
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1 Rural and Remote award is presented to Selectability, QLD, for its transformative work in First Nations and remote communities.
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Zoom In
Selectability’s award showcases the strength of organisations working outside metropolitan areas. Its recognition demonstrates the value of tailored approaches in aged care and seniors housing across Queensland.
Zoom Out
The You are ACE! Awards honour the breadth of aged care excellence in Australia. Alongside Selectability, other notable winners included Brianna Browne of Harbison Retirement Living Village for the Rising Star award, Carol Pickering of Villa Maria Catholic Homes in the Volunteer category, and Cadorna House in Tasmania for Excellence (Organisation).
Individual Winners
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Consumer focus and care – James Wotherspoon, Southern Cross Care, St Joseph’s Aged Care Tweed Heads, NSW
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Innovation – David Martin, St Vincent’s Care, VIC & NSW
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Leadership – Faye Spiteri, Fronditha Care, VIC
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Rising star – Brianna Browne, Harbison Retirement Living Village, NSW
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Volunteer – Carol Pickering, Villa Maria Catholic Homes, VIC
Team Winners
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Consumer focus and care – CHSP group-based program, SydWest Multicultural Services, NSW
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Innovation – Waratah Allied Health Team, Maroba Nursing Home, NSW
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Making a difference – ActiveStrongerBetter Seniors Exercise Program, NovaCare Community Services, NSW
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Project – Curtin University Media Student Volunteers, Melville Cares, WA
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Teamwork – Volunteer Relations, Wesley Mission Queensland
Organisation Winners
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Consumer focus and care – St Vincent’s Care, QLD
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Excellence – Cadorna House Aged Care, TAS
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Innovation – Kaloma Home for The Aged, QLD
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Making a difference – Lifeview Emerald Glades, VIC
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Rural and remote – Selectability, QLD
What to look for next
The awards have placed a spotlight on organisations like Selectability, which continue to demonstrate how aged care providers can deliver meaningful outcomes for older Australians.
