Health Organisation Award
This category is for organisations working effectively with consumers to improve services. The Award recognises health organisations that demonstrate an ongoing partnership with health consumers to improve health outcomes.
WINNER: WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) worked with consumers to develop the Cervical Screening Flipchart Resource. This flipchart was designed to assist healthcare providers to engage with Aboriginal women in WA about the importance of regular cervical screening. In partnership with Aboriginal women from across WA it has contributed to better healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal women in respect to cervical cancer.
Health Professional Award
This category is for individuals demonstrating excellence in patient care. The Award recognises health professionals who demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes through delivering patient centred, evidence-based healthcare.
WINNER: Dr Andrew Davies, Homeless Healthcare
Andrew founded a charity in 2008 dedicated to providing health services to Perth’s homeless now has over 20 doctors, nurses and support people. Andrew and his team hold regular mobile clinics It is Andrew’s vision not only to improve the health of homeless and marginalised people but to provide education to other health professionals and trainees regarding the healthcare needs of this portion of our population.
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Award
This award is to acknowledge outstanding service to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health consumers. The candidate can be an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person or organisation.
WINNER: Leah Bonson
Leah has worked tirelessly to support the Child and Adolescent Health Service to be more culturally supportive of Aboriginal patients, with a focus on supporting the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Health Consumer Award
This category celebrates health consumers demonstrating excellence in contributing to the improvement of the patient experience. It recognises a health consumer who demonstrates commitment to improving health outcomes and/or the patient experience.
WINNER: Antonella Segre
Antonella Segre displays a unique passion for the peer support sector. Everyone is made to feel relevant. She has created an amazing team which support all peer support group members in countless ways. “They reduce the burden on the system by motivating people, particularly those with chronic diseases, both physical and mental, to be a better version of themselves and to strive towards our individual goals and dreams.”
Compassionate Care Award
This award is to acknowledge people providing direct patient care who demonstrate compassion. We are looking for compassionate individuals working in any capacity in the health service or organisation. We are also looking for compassionate teams of healthcare providers who demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary care.
WINNER: Colleen McLevie
Colleen’s dedication and commitment to patients, families and staff is astounding! Her understanding of what Palliative care truly means for patients and their families is the ‘heart’ behind the evolution of the Kalamunda Hospice. She is so much more than a chaplain; she takes on the role of counsellor, confidant, friend, daughter, mother, and sister – helping those who are confronted with life, death and dying to come to terms with their situation. Her role in bringing families together during such a distressing time is invaluable. Colleen always goes that extra mile for families and staff.
Rosemary Caithness Award
This award is to acknowledge outstanding service to health consumers. This award is highly selective and typically the recipient has supported health consumers over many years. The Health Consumers’ Council will only award the Rosemary Caithness Award should there be a worthy recipient in any given year.
WINNER: Dr Andrew Davies, Homeless Healthcare
Andrew’s foundational work in creating Homeless Healthcare GP service has formed the lynch pin of the East Metropolitan Health Service’s Homeless Healthcare service. This is a partnership of health and housing services addresses the multiple needs of people who find themselves homeless. “It is vitally important that we recognise that a homeless person is exactly that – a person. They just happen to be homeless. Like all people, recognition of our individual needs and desires is important, as is the process of building trust.”