Congratulations to all of the 2025 You are ACE! Awards finalists

Winners will be announced on Aged Care Employee Day, 7 August 2025.

Aged Care Employee Day – 7 August

Aged Care Employee Day, held on 7 August each year, is a national celebration recognising the dedication of staff across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.

From nurses and personal carers to volunteers, cleaners, chefs, administrators and maintenance teams, the day is about thanking all who play a role in supporting older Australians.

Whether providing frontline care or working behind the scenes, these professionals are acknowledged with the simple but powerful message: #ThanksforCaring.

The day shines a spotlight on the selfless, compassionate care delivered every day – often without recognition – by workers who uphold the dignity and wellbeing of older people.

It’s also a time to advocate for better support across the sector and to raise awareness of the meaningful, rewarding careers available in aged care.

Join the celebrations

Ageing Australia provides a free ACED Toolkit each year to help providers, staff and communities get involved, with resources such as posters, banners, social tiles and templates.

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Happy Aged Care Employee Day!

We encourage you and your organisation to submit written messages of thanks and upload a short video to personally recognise aged care workers and share your appreciation.

ACED 2025 messages of thanks

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Pathway to Transition Information Hub

This comprehensive hub includes key member-only resources from Ageing Australia, alongside government and sector materials, to support aged care providers as they prepare for the transition ahead.

Access practical tools, checklists and tailored guidance to support your organisation in meeting governance and operational requirements – from the boardroom to frontline service delivery. These resources are designed to assist with the delivery of day-to-day operational services across residential, home and community care, in line with the requirements of the Act.

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Ageing Australia

Ageing Australia is the national peak body for aged care, representing providers of retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care and community services. 

We advocate for our members, providing expert advice, resources and tailored services to ensure they deliver exceptional care to older Australians.  

Our new name speaks to the diversity of aged services in Australia and embodies our commitment to the whole continuum of ageing.

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