Celebrating Aged Care Employee Day 2025

Today on Aged Care Employee Day, we are proud to celebrate our team of more than 3,900 people who bring compassion, care and commitment to their work every day.

Whether you are supporting residents, helping clients live independently at home, connecting individuals through social programs or keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, you are the reason our community continues to thrive.

To our amazing team at mecwacare – thank you for everything you do.

Celebrations across the organisation

Domestic Assistant Wandee has been a valued member of the mecwacare Ballarat team since 2020.

Aged Care Employee Day provided the perfect opportunity for Centre Manager Trace to coordinate a special surprise with one of Wandee’s regular clients, Peggy. During a routine service visit, Wandee was presented with an award recognising her exceptional contribution: “For providing outstanding service to all our clients in the community. Wandee consistently goes above and beyond to ensure clients feel supported, valued, and cared for.”

Sue-Jayne has been supporting Ruth, a client living with MS, for the past four years.

Her award was written by Ruth’s husband, Tony, who expressed deep gratitude for the difference Sue-Jayne has made in their lives. His heartfelt words were a beautiful testament to the care, compassion, and consistency Sue-Jayne brings to every visit.

Mai has been visiting Mary who lives with severe arthritis and mobility challenges for over four years.

Mary personally wrote the words for Mai’s award, sharing that she wouldn’t be able to continue living at home if it weren’t for Mai’s ongoing support — highlighting just how vital her care is to both Mary and her husband.