The 2019 Health Consumer Excellence Award winners were announced on 30th April as part of Patient Experience Week.
Health Organisation Award
This category is for working effectively with consumers to improve services. The Award recognises health organisations that demonstrate an ongoing partnership with health consumers to improve health outcomes and the patient experience.
Finalists:
- Nidjalla Waangan Mia (GP Down South)
- Peel Youth Medical Service
- Te Urupu IMPI
WINNER: Nidjalla Waangan Mia (GP Down South)
Click here to see all the Health Organisation Award nominees for 2019
Health Professional Award
This category is for demonstrating excellence in patient care. The Award recognises health professionals who demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes and/or the patient experience.
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
- Dr Andrew Leech (Queensgate Medical Centre)
- Dr Nathan Highton (Royal Perth Hospital – Emergency Department)
- Dr Nick Gottardo (Perth Children’s Hospital – Head of Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology)
- Linda Kuuse (Stirling Community Care Day Clubs – Senior Coordinator)
- Nicole Pates (Paediatric Physiotherapist – Director)
The judging panel felt all finalists were of a very high standard and as such all were highly commended.
Click here to see all the Health Professional Award nominees for 2019
Health Consumer Award
This category is for demonstrating excellence in contributing to the improvement of the patient experience. The Award recognises a health consumer who demonstrates commitment to improving health outcomes and/or the patient experience.
Finalists:
- Carissa Wright
- Tina Tuira-Waldon
- Melissa Dimitru
WINNER: Tina Tuira-Waldon
Click here to see the Health Consumer Award nominees for 2019
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.
There were no nominees for this award in 2019.
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Health Award
This award is to acknowledge outstanding service to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander health consumers. The candidates can be an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person or organisation. They can be a health professional, consumer, other individual or organisation.
Finalists:
- Jodie Jackson (Mawarnkarra – WA Country Health Service)
- Yura Yungi Medical Service
- South Metropolitan Health Services – Aboriginal Health Champions Program
WINNER: Jodie Jackson (Mawarnkarra – WA Country Health Service)
Click here to see the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award nominees for 2019
Compassionate Care Award – Sponsored by the WA Department of Health
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 health care providers who demonstrate effective multi-disciplinary care. Evidence of compassionate care in the form of feedback letters from consumers and cares will strengthen the nomination.
Finalists:
- Carissa Wright (Mental Health Advocate at Our Voice 4 Change)
- Carli Beange (Clinical Midwife – Armadale Kalamunda Group)
- Dr Andrew Leech (Queensgate Medical Centre)
WINNER: Dr Andrew Leech (Queensgate Medical Centre)
Click here to see the Compassionate Care Award nominees for 2019