Aged Care Awards - Rise Network

2019 Winner - State Aged Care Employee of the Year

Andrea Kelly

The Aged Care Industry Awards organised by Aged and Community Servcies Australia celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions in the aged care industry throughout the year.

Andrea has worked at Rise for over 17 years. She is currently the manager of Centralised Services. Andrea will now represent WA at the National Awards in October.

Award Volunteer Gary - Rise Network

2018 Finalist -  People’s Choice Award Volunteering WA Volunteer of the Year

Gary Heatley
This award is presented in celebration of an individual who is an ‘unsung hero’ in our community and who through their volunteering has enhanced the lives of others and the community.
 
Award Jenni Banfield - Rise Network

2018 Nominee Community Services Excellence Awards – Individual Above and Beyond

Jenni Banfield
This award recognises the important role individuals play in making a positive difference to people, families, and communities through their innovative and creative services.
 
Award Beverley - Rise Network

2018 Nominee - Volunteering WA Volunteer of the Year Award

Beverley Kenworthy  
Presented in honour of an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact in their community.
 
Leadership Justine Colyer - Rise Network Staff

2017 Winner – Engaging Young Leaders on Aged Care and Community Boards

Justine Coyler
This award recognises leaders who have a strong interest in serving the aged care and community sector – including aged care, health, disabilities, youth, education, environment, poverty alleviation and more.

Awards NDS Disability Support Worker Awards - Rise Network

2017 Nominee – Excellence in Personal & Community Support 
NDS Disability Support Worker Awards

Ian Moore
This award honours disability support workers who provide the highest standard of support to increase the quality of life and inclusion of people with disability.


 
Awards Disability Support Worker Awards - Rise Network

2017 Nominee – Excellence in Personal & Community Support
NDS Disability Support Worker Awards

Jiemba House Team
 This award honours disability support workers who provide the highest standard of support to increase the quality of life and inclusion of people with disability.

Awards - Employer of the Year - Rise Network

2016 Winner - Host Employer of the Year
Group Training Australia

WA Awards of Excellence
This award recognises organisations which have achieved excellence in the provision of nationally recognised training to its employees.

Awards 2015 Finalists National Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Awards

2015 Finalists - National Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) Awards

Two of Rise's Human Resource (HR) staff were 2015 finalists in the National Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) awards 2015. HR Operations Manager Fiona Durrant was a finalist in the AHRI Dave Ulrich Practitioner category and HR Officer Natasha Zeplin was a finalist in the AHRI Dave Ulrich Rising Star category. Fiona and Natasha work extremely hard and are a credit to Rise.

2015 Winner Minister for Youth's Outstanding Youth Worker Award - Rise Network

2015 Winner - Minister for Youth’s Outstanding Youth Worker Award

Our Senior Youth Outreach Case Manager, Lorraine Drew, was announced the winner of the Minister for Youth’s Outstanding Youth Worker Award at the YACWA Awards 2015. Lorraine has provided ongoing support to young women who have suffered from family and domestic violence. Since working with the Outreach service Lorraine has supported over 70 young people to live safely in the community and works with them to achieve their goals.

Awards Mental Health Support Worker - Rise Network

Mental Health support worker honoured

One of our amazing Mental Health Services team members, Peer Support Worker Michael Akkermans was honoured for his tremendous efforts by being nominated for the St John of God Health Care Mental Health Employee of the Year Award. The award ceremony event was held in early October 2015 at The University of WA in Crawley.
Awards ACA Excellence - Rise Network

2015 Finalists - ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards

Rise was a finalist in the Organisational Award category for ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards. Rise’s nomination highlighted our collaborative approach to aged care and showcased the Moorditj Mia involvement in the Alzheimer’s Australia WA Sensory Garden. The awards celebrated excellence across the not-for-profit aged and community care sector in Western Australia and recognise the people who contribute to maintaining the quality of life of older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

Awards 2014 WA Telstra Business Women of the Year - Rise Network

2014 WA Telstra Business Women of the Year

Rise CEO Justine Colyer was awarded the Western Australian Community and Government Award at the 2014 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. The Telstra Business Women’s Awards recognises a diverse range of remarkable women in business who are respected leaders, an inspiration to others and celebrates their valuable contribution in Australia. Justine’s win is in recognition of her dedication and outstanding work in the community and not-for-profit sector.

Awards Westbusiness Pinnacle - Rise Network

2014 Finalists - Westbusiness Pinnacle Awards

 

Rise was a finalist for the Australian Institute of Management WA 2014 Pinnacle Award in the category of ‘Human Resource Management Excellence’. The AIM WA WestBusiness Pinnacle Award for Human Resource Management Excellence recognises organisations that have achieved amazing outcomes through key initiatives that showcase leadership and commitment to excellence in human resource management.

Awards 2014 WACOSS - Rise Network

2014 WACOSS Community Services Excellence Awards

 

In April 2014, Kira House took home the Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) Community Services Excellence Awards in the Large Organisation category. Kira House is WA’s first funded 24 hour a day, seven days a week safe house for young women aged 14 – 18 and their children escaping domestic violence. The Community Services Excellence Awards recognises the important role that organisations in the community sector play in making a positive difference to children, young people, families and communities through innovative and creative services.

Awards 2014 ACSWA Excellence in Care - Rise Network

2014 ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards

 

Moorditj Mia Coordinator Annette Panaia was awarded the ACSWA Employee of the Year 2014 at the’ 2014 Excellence in Care Awards. The award was in recognition of Annnette’s outstanding contribution for her in the Moorditj Mia program based at Koongamia. Moorditj Mia has grown into a respected provider of support to HACC eligible Aboriginal people and a valuable contributor to the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander community as a direct result of Annette’s leadership.

Awards 2013 LWA Distinguished Fellow Award - Rise Network

2013 LWA Distinguished Fellow Award

 

Rise CEO Justine Colyer was awarded the ‘Distinguished Fellow Award’ by Leadership Western Australia (LWA). The LWA Awards recognise the exceptional contribution of leaders in Western Australia and celebrated key leaders such as Justine, at their annual dinner with awards.

Awards 2013 Excellence in Care - Rise Network

2013 ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards

 

Wahroonga Day Centre Cook Helen Mitchell was a finalist at the 2013 ACSWA Excellence in Care Awards. She was shortlisted in the Employee of the Year category and announced ‘Highly Commended’ at the awards ceremony. The nomination was in recognition of Helen’s life-changing, innovative food program designed to improve nutritional and sensory outcomes for members at the day centre. In May, Helen presented her work at the 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Conference in Tasmania and was featured on local radio in Hobart. 

Award 2012 IPAA Achievement - Rise Network

2012 IPAA Achievement Award

 

Kira House was awarded the prestigious Institute of Public Administration Award (IPAA) for innovation in the not-for-profit sector. In 2012, Kira House had assisted more than 81 young women and 42 babies or toddlers who escaped violent environments.

Award Jenni Banfield - Rise Network

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