Thanks for Caring

For Registered Nurse Soumya George, caring for older people is more than just a profession—it’s a calling.

Alyson Gilmore is using her head to follow her heart.

Shiva Nepalprajapati has the best of both worlds – a career she loves in a country she’s proud to call home.

The Lifestyle Assistant at Uniting AgeWell Manor Lakes Community knows the importance of fun. It’s part of her role in organising daily activities and outings for the residents she cares for.

You don’t need to ask Hirut Wegayehu if she enjoys coming to work. You can see it written all over her face.

“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” says Eleanor Clinton. “I love my job. I walk out happier at the end of the day than when I walked in.”

Carmen Marsh loves her job as a Uniting AgeWell Home Care Worker in Launceston. Her only regret is that she didn’t get into aged care sooner. The mother-of-two worked in the retail and hospitality industries before deciding in her mid-40’s that she wanted to follow her heart and study aged care.

Benjamas Hamilton is making her hopes of being in a senior managerial position at Uniting AgeWell one day a reality through hard work and steady progression.

International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to recognise the impact of valued members of our team. This year’s theme is March Forward – commemorating 30 years since the United Nation’s declaration to achieve gender equality.