Awards
Resthaven awarded ‘silver’ in Quality Service Awards
With the winners of the 2024 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards announced on 16 November, Resthaven Chief Executive Officer, Darren … Continued
Ken Wells awarded Order of Australia Medal
Congratulations to an integral member of the Resthaven community, Mr Ken Wells (88), who was awarded an Order of Australia … Continued
Murray Bridge staff celebrate their service milestones
On Friday 4 August, long-serving Resthaven staff – with 90 years of service between them – celebrated their service milestones … Continued
1,600 years of service recognised at Resthaven Staff Appreciation Awards
On 14 July 2023, more than 100 Resthaven staff were honoured for their long service milestones at the annual Resthaven … Continued
Resthaven highly commended in Trusted Brand Awards
Resthaven is delighted to have been Highly Commended in Home Care — South Australia and Northern Territory — in the … Continued
Peter Jenkin wins Nurse Practitioner of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that Resthaven Nurse Practitioner, Peter Jenkin, has been named 2022 HESTA Nurse Practitioner of the … Continued
Congratulations to Richard Hearn AM
Resthaven is delighted that former Chief Executive Officer, Richard Hearn, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) … Continued
Janet Hill: 2021 Volunteer of the Year
Join us in congratulating Resthaven Aberfoyle Park volunteer, Janet Hill, who, on Friday 22 October, was announced as ‘Volunteer of … Continued
Resthaven Awards 2005 - 2024
2024
Trusted Brands Awards
Highly Commended in the Home Care SA/NT category of the Reader’s Digest 2024 Trusted Brands Awards.
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 the Residential Aged Care SA category 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, 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