Awards
1,650 years of service recognised at Resthaven Staff Appreciation Awards
On 4 July 2025, more than 100 Resthaven staff were honoured for their long service milestones at the annual Resthaven … Continued
Leonie celebrates 40 years with Resthaven
This year, Leonie Mules, Enrolled Nurse at Resthaven Port Elliot, is marking 40 years of employment with Resthaven. ‘In 1985, … Continued
Resthaven again Highly Commended in Trusted Brands Awards
Resthaven is delighted to have been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards for the category of … Continued
Caring and support: Dot helps makes life a little easier
Upon meeting Dorothy ‘Dot’ Mickan, it is immediately clear that she has a deep and genuine love, compassion, and respect … Continued
Karen Gregory wins Excellence in Aged Care award
On Friday 2 May, Karen Gregory, Resthaven Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse, was awarded the Excellence in Aged Care award … Continued
Resthaven recognises volunteers
On Friday 28 February, Resthaven held its 2025 Excellence Awards. Celebrating ‘people who care for people’ the event included recognition … Continued
Excellence on show at Resthaven award night
On Friday, 28 February, Resthaven held its 2025 Excellence Awards. The event recognised and celebrated Resthaven’s staff and volunteers, and … Continued
Resthaven takes ‘silver’ at Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards
On Thursday 21 November, Resthaven Acting Chief Executive Officer David Norton was presented with the 2025 Reader’s Digest Quality Service … Continued
Resthaven Awards 2005 - 2025
2025
Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards
Highly Commended in the Home Care SA/NT category.
Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards
Awarded Silver in the Home Care SA/NT category of the Reader’s Digest 2025 Quality Service Awards.
South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
‘Excellence in Aged Care’ award for Palliative Care Advanced Practice Nurse Karen Gregory
Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards
Silver in Home Care South Australia/Northern Territory
2024
Inside Ageing – Future of Ageing Awards
Highly commended in the Emerging Leader category for Clinical Nurse Dianne Aranda from Resthaven Leabrook.
Inside Ageing – Future of Ageing Awards
Highly commended in the Community Engagement category for 25-year partnership with Vision Australia Radio.
Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards
Highly Commended in the Home Care SA/NT category.
Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards
Awarded Silver in the Home Care SA/NT category of the Reader’s Digest 2024 Quality Service Awards.
2023
Trusted Brands Awards
Highly Commended in the Home Care SA/NT category of the Reader’s Digest 2023 Trusted Brands Awards.
2022
2022 HESTA Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award
Awarded to Peter Jenkin, Resthaven Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
SA Community Achievement Awards
Finalist
Office for Ageing Well Tackling Ageism Award
Australian Marketing Institute 2022 Awards for Marketing Excellence
State Winner
Not-for-Profit category for the Welcome Care campaign
Trusted Brands Awards
Highly Commended in Residential Aged Care SA of the Reader’s Digest Annual Trusted Brands Awards.
2021
South Australian Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Aged Care Awards
Winner: Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to Janet Hill, volunteer at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park
Finalist
Employee of the Year (Leanne Lawrence, Clinical Services)
Finalist
Provider of the Year
2019
South Australian Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) Aged Care Awards
Distinguished Service in Aged Care
Awarded to Richard Hearn, Former Resthaven CEO
2018
Better Practice Awards, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)
Commendation Award
Restoring Older People’s Lives, Short-Term Restorative Care program
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) SA
Aged Care Provider of the Year
2017
Aged and Community Services (ACS) SA and NT Awards for Excellence
Employee Award
Awarded to Peter Jenkin, Resthaven Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Better Practice Awards, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)
Wellness and Reablement in Home Care model
Better Practice Awards, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)
Commendation Award
Resthaven Marion Spirituality in the Garden
National Awards, Palliative Care Australia
Excellence in Palliative Care in an Aged Care Setting
Awarded to Peter Jenkin, Resthaven Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
2016
Better Practice Awards, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)
Managing Medication Risks
Aged and Community Services (ACS) SA and NT Awards for Excellence
Aged Living Design
Awarded to Resthaven Port Elliot
COTA SA Every Generation Positive Ageing Awards
Community Program > $10,000
Awarded to Resthaven Malvern Pen pal program with Baan Sudthavas
2015
COTA SA Every Generation Positive Ageing Awards
Intergenerational Award
Awarded to Resthaven Marion and Westminster School Collaboration
2014
COTA SA Every Generation Positive Ageing Awards
Creative Arts Award
Awarded to Resthaven Community Respite Services South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Exhibition ‘Memories at Work’
2013
Palliative Care Awards, Palliative Care Council South Australia
Innovation Award
Awarded to Peter Jenkin, Resthaven Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Aged and Community Services (ACS) SA and NT Awards for Excellence
Employee Award
Awarded to Resthaven Relieving Coordinator Housekeeping Services, Andrew Stanley
2012
Building Excellence Awards, Master Builders SA
Excellence in Retirement Living/Aged Care
Awarded to Resthaven Mount Gambier (Badge Constructions)
Aged and Community Services (ACS) SA and NT Awards for Excellence
Employee Award
Awarded to Kimberly Harris, Resthaven Mount Gambier
2011
Aged and Community Services (ACS) SA and NT State Awards for Excellence
Media Award
2010
COTA SA Every Generation Positive Ageing Awards
Every Generation: For Young and Old
Awarded to Resthaven Marion Lifestyle Program for Interactive Intergenerational Activities with Westminster School – ‘Key’s to Learning’
2009
National Awards for Excellence, ASCA
Individual Award
Richard Hearn
Media Award
Positive Images Campaign
Inaugural Palliative Care Awards, Palliative Care Council of South Australia
Aged Care Award
Most outstanding application of palliative care provided by an organisation in an aged care setting.
Volunteer Award
Helen Doley, Resthaven Westbourne Park volunteer
COTA SA Every Generation Awards
Artist Award
Resthaven Marion Photography Group ‘Shutterbugs’
2005
COTA SA Every Generation Awards
‘For Young and Old’ Award
Resthaven Bellevue Heights Interactive Intergenerational Activities
Better Practice Awards, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA)
Aged Care Award: Linking the Generations
Sharing Life Experience at Resthaven Bellevue Heights