Hireup, has announced finalists for the inaugural Hireup Good Life Awards, an initiative that recognises the important role support workers play for people with disability.
The awards shortlist celebrates authentic stories that exemplify the life-changing impact of high-quality support work in the lives of those living with a disability, supported by the benefits of the organisations employment model.
Hireup co-CEO Laura O’Reilly said, “My brother Jordan and I grew up alongside our brother Shane, who had a disability. We created Hireup because we knew first-hand the impact the right support workers can have on someone. The Good Life Awards is a way of recognising the importance of support workers in enabling their clients to pursue a good life”.
Over 700 award applications were received from across Australia. The 24 finalists stood out as creating impactful and genuine connections in their clients’ lives, assisting them with not only daily tasks but helping them achieve life-changing goals such as improving speech, behaviour and social skills, mobility and access.
Shortlisted nominees who do not win each receive a $500 pre-paid gift card, and the eight winners each receive a $1000 pre-paid gift card.
“The awards is one way we can say thank you for everything you do for our community, for your client, and for Hireup,” O’Reilly said.
Winners will be announced on October 27.
Photo: Hireup support worker Erin Fidgeon and client Jade Shakelton