Celebrating excellence with integratedliving's 2024 award winners

Our annual team awards are inspired by our core values: Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Unity, Equity and Leadership.

Throughout the year, team members and clients alike nominate individuals who not only excel in their roles but also embody these values in everything they do. The 2024 Values Awards winners showcase what it truly means to bring our values to life each day.

"This year we received almost 500 nominations for our Employee Awards from colleagues, managers and clients which is fabulous to see and a big increase from last year," said Vanda Fortunato, integratedliving's Executive Chair.

In addition to the Values Awards, we also have the CEO Principles Awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional contributions to the delivery of our services by providing high-quality and reliable support to our clients. They celebrate a strong commitment to our four core principles: Customer Focused, Professional and Committed, Quality and Safety, and Solutions Driven.

"To everyone who was nominated this year, thank you for everything you do. And to all of you who nominated a colleague, I also thank you, for recognising and supporting the people you work with," Vanda said.

2024 Award Recipients

Values Awards

Lisa is an exceptional and inspiring collaborator. From the moment she stepped into her leadership role, she has worked seamlessly with her team.

Passionate about fostering a supportive and united team, Lisa inspires everyone she works with to consistently go above and beyond for our clients.

Bec exemplifies dedication and compassion, going the extra mile to support clients during Cyclone Jasper and taking on critical workloads with empathy and accountability. Her consistent commitment ensures our clients are always our priority.

Katrina’s compassion, kindness and dedication make a lasting impact on every client. With excellent communication skills, exceptional patience and keen attention to detail, Katrina consistently goes above and beyond. She takes the initiative to make a difference in their lives each day.

Karen excels in every aspect of her role, from clinical care to team support, always going above and beyond. Her strong leadership skills and ability to unite teams inspire growth and collaboration. Karen’s positivity, professionalism and exceptional nursing abilities make her an invaluable team player.

As an Occupational Therapist, Alex goes above and beyond for his clients, providing expert care and respect in every situation. He’s made a lasting impact on clients by improving their quality of life in a multitude of ways. Alex expertly helps families navigate challenging circumstances with empathy and insight.

Janell demonstrated exceptional leadership during Cyclone Jasper, keeping her team safe and services running smoothly. Her calm demeanour, focus on team wellbeing and ability to embrace feedback make her an inspiring mentor. Janell’s positive and supportive approach has earned her this well-deserved Leadership award.

Alex consistently goes above and beyond for clients, earning their praise long after her assistance. Her calm and knowledgeable approach and kindness have led to her receiving five Values Award nominations this year. Colleagues and clients alike highlight her consistent professionalism, empathy and the positive impact she has on team culture.

Julie’s expertise in key funding programs, including Commonwealth Home Support Package (CHSP) and the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HCCYP), is invaluable across the Operations team. Julie's solutions-driven approach, collaboration and commitment make her a true asset to the team.

Peter made an immediate impact by volunteering for Wellness for Independence programs and proactively supporting areas like DVA and CHSP Nursing. His willingness to assist colleagues and his person-centred approach to clients make him an exemplary team member, he has a genuine and practical approach to providing quality and safe services.  

Lorraine excels as a supportive buddy for new team members, offering guidance with patience and respect.

Her leadership, ethical behaviour and positive attitude make her an invaluable role model and a key asset to the team.