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2024 Gala

The Accessible Futures Gala took place this November, bringing together our vibrant communities to celebrate remarkable contributions across paid, unpaid, and self-identifying roles. Far more than a typical awards ceremony, this event fostered unity and inspiration.


Reflecting on the success of our inaugural 2023 gala, which saw 128 attendees, we are thrilled to report that the event has continued to grow. With 2024 platinum sponsors 24/7 Care and Disability Service Hub, Making Footprints, and gold sponsor Plan Tracker, this year’s gala was even bigger and brighter with 208 attendees! The winners were selected by a panel of community volunteers, a luxurious three-course dinner, and unforgettable experiences. We also expanded our sponsorship efforts to help reduce costs for families and community members, ensuring the event remained accessible to all.


It was truly a monumental celebration that we’ll remember for years to come!


If you would like to get involved as a sponsor or community judge for 2025, Please email accessiblefutures@makingfootprints.com.au

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AWARD NOMINATIONS

Innovation Excellence

Excellence in Disability Services

Excellence in Disability Services

 The Innovation Excellence Award recognizes a provider that excels in adapting and innovating its services to cater to the local community, participants, and caregivers while maintaining excellence in service. This prestigious award celebrates their creative and forward-thinking approach, which has positively impacted the lives of individuals with disabilities and transformed the disability care landscape.  

Excellence in Disability Services

Excellence in Disability Services

Excellence in Disability Services

 The Excellence in Disability Services Award is dedicated to highlight a provider organization that consistently demonstrates excellence in catering to the local community, participants, and caregivers within the field of disability services. This esteemed accolade celebrates their unwavering commitment to maintaining exceptional service while positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities and enriching the disability care landscape.  

Outstanding Youth

Excellence in Disability Services

Outstanding Youth

 The Outstanding Youth Award - Participant celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments and positive impact of young individuals aged 16-25 within the disability community. This award recognizes their remarkable achievements, unwavering commitment to personal growth, and their inspirational influence on fellow youth with disabilities.  

Young Carer

Support Worker of the Year

Outstanding Youth

 The Outstanding Youth Award - Young Carer recognizes the remarkable dedication and selflessness of young individuals aged 16-25 who provide informal care for a family member with a disability. This award celebrates their unwavering commitment to improving the well-being and quality of life of their loved ones through their caregiving efforts.  

Support Worker of the Year

Support Worker of the Year

Support Worker of the Year

 The Support Worker of the Year Award identifies and acknowledges an individual support worker who has shown exceptional dedication to their role and the well-being of their clients. This award recognizes their outstanding contributions to the field of disability support and their commitment to providing person-centred care.  

Outstanding Achievement

Support Worker of the Year

Support Worker of the Year

 The Outstanding Personal Achievement Award celebrates an individual with a disability who has achieved remarkable personal growth and accomplishments. This award recognizes their resilience, determination, and the positive impact they've had on their own life journey.  

Local Legend

Outstanding Resilience

Caregiver of the Year

  The Local Legend Award is presented to an individual with a disability who is known and cherished within the community for their inspiring contributions, continued ability to bring happiness, and their positive influence on those around them.  

Caregiver of the Year

Outstanding Resilience

Caregiver of the Year

 The Caregiver of the Year Award recognizes the exceptional dedication and selflessness of informal caregivers aged 25 and older who provide care and support to individuals with disabilities. This prestigious award celebrates their unwavering commitment to improving the well-being and quality of life of their loved ones through caregiving.  

Outstanding Resilience

Outstanding Resilience

Outstanding Resilience

  The Outstanding Resilience Award acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of caregiving challenges. This award celebrates their unwavering strength, determination, and their ability to maintain a high level of care and support while facing personal adversity.   

Above and Beyond

Contemporary Practice

Outstanding Resilience

 The Above and Beyond Award is dedicated to recognizing provider organizations that have consistently gone the extra mile in delivering disability services. This esteemed accolade celebrates their unwavering commitment to excellence, their extraordinary efforts, and their exceptional contributions to the disability care field.

Contemporary Practice

Contemporary Practice

Contemporary Practice

 This award recognises a worker or business who has shown exceptional dedication to thinking outside of the box and changing the game for the participants and/or the wider disability community. This award celebrates progressive thinking and practices, modern or new ways of leading, managing and approaching their work.

Outstanding Employer

Contemporary Practice

Contemporary Practice

  The Outstanding Employer Award highlights an employer who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their employees, particularly in the context of disability care and support. This prestigious recognition celebrates their dedication to creating an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace environment.

Compassion and Care Award

Compassion and Care Award

Compassion and Care Award

  The Compassion and Care Award recognises a participant who shows compassion and care in all aspects of their life towards others. Someone who is a cheerleader and encourages others despite their own barriers. 

A friend to all they encounter. 

Creativity Award

Compassion and Care Award

Compassion and Care Award

The Creativity Award recognises our local participant artists! 

2024 Winners

Above and Beyond 2024 - Eden Twyford

Caregiver of the Year 2024 - Jodie and Andrew Pearson

Compassion and Care 2024- Keira George

Contemporary Practice Award - Warrior Centre

Creativity Award 2024 - Isabella Cairelli

Excellence in Disability Services 2024 - RYSS

Innovation Excellence Award 2024 - Seen and Herd

Local Legend 2024 - David Lunn 

Local Legend Highly commended - John Martin

Outstanding Achievement 2024 - Jordan Cabrita

Outstanding Achievement 2024 - Savanah Maynier

Outstanding Employer 2024 - Selynda Bryant

Outstanding Resilience 2024 - Diana Perri

Outstanding Resilience 2024 - Dale Kennedy

Outstanding Youth 2024  - Jordan Ayres

Support Worker of the Year 2024 - Christopher Gall

Support Worker of the Year 2024 - Amber Sharpe

Young Carer 2024 - Charlotte Lammi



2023 Winners

Winners

Caregiver of the Year 2023 - Daniel McAndrew

Outstanding Achievement 2023 - Mitchell Black

Local Legend 2023 - Steven Turner

Support Worker of the Year 2023 - Layton Smith

Contemporary Practice 2023 - My Home Physio

Creativity Award 2023 - Joel Smith & Elizabeth Kitchener

Excellence in Disability Services 2023 - Central Coast Disabled Surfers Association

Outstanding Employer 2023 - 24/7 Care and Disability Hub

Innovation Excellence 2023 - RYSS

Above and Beyond 2023 - Kristy McCracken

Outstanding Youth 2023 - Gemma Jones

Outstanding Commitment to Disability Services 2023 - NeuroKind





Entertainment

Coast Life Entertainment

This year Accessible Futures is proud to re-introduce Coast life Entertainment, who have generously sponsored their time to this very special event! Providing professional and engaging MC services mixed with true Coastie DJ sets fit for our celebration of all of you!


Operated by JoJo and his amazing team, CoastLife Entertainment has had  17 years experience in growing and promoting entertainment brands and business', all while having fun along the way.

Heart and soul goes into every event put on by Coast Life entertainment and it is an honour to have them support and sponsor the Accessible Futures awards for the second year running. 


It is easy to see why they love what they do and we can not wait to share this experience with you.

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