2024 State Finalists - Championing Health

Founded by psychologist Tara Hurster, The TARA clinic supports and helps individuals regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind. 

The TARA Clinic offers accessible online programs to help individuals take action, build resilience and find purpose in life.

Healthproof is a mobile allied health service helping transform lives through in home physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and podiatry. 

Healthproof was born from a vision to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, particularly for vulnerable populations in the community, such as the elderly and individuals living with disabilities.

Founded by Dustin Leonard, Little Ripples Wine is a socially responsible wine brand making a positive impact. 

For every bottle sold, Little Ripples Wine provides a year of clean water to one person in a developing community with projects in Uganda, India and Malawi.

Mercy Connect is a not for profit Catholic organisation delivering a range of innovative services and programs. 

It aims to support adults, children, and older people with a disability to live independently and get actively involved in their community. 

Navigator Group is a healthcare provider with evidence based, patient centred recovery plans that have helped thousands of patients optimise their recovery. 

It leverages technology and data to personalise healthcare, improve outcomes for patients and reduce costs for organisations. 

Kings Narrative is an Aboriginal-owned and operated social enterprise that delivers culturally appropriate counselling and coaching.
 
It runs a range of cultural immersion programs including bush medicine workshops, leadership programs, a mobile barber shop and men's wellbeing camps all aimed at healing and rebuilding.

Bloom Healthcare is a registered NDIS provider committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through high-quality in-home therapy and healthcare services. 

Guided by values that emphasise the utmost importance of people, genuine care and evidence-driven results, Bloom Healthcare adopts a comprehensive and empathetic approach. 

Entire Podiatry is a family-owned clinic specialising in foot, ankle and lower leg health. 

Passionate about data-driven health care, Entire Podiatry ensures world-first technologies are accessible to everyone, from children to seniors, people with disabilities, professional athletes and more. 

Christina Stephens is an adaptive fashion brand catering to those with disability, dexterity and mobility impairment. 

The label designs fashion-forward clothing with built-in functionality that allows prosthesis wearers, quadriplegics, paraplegics and people who are part-time or permanently in a seated position wear what they want, not just what they're given.

Kids Matters Occupational Therapy is an occupational therapy clinic for children, helping kids and families meet their development needs. 

The clinic also offers rural and telehealth services, seminars and webinars for parent and community education and individual training courses to help patients and their families achieve their goals.

ConnectedLE is an online mental health training platform that blends the power of storytelling and science to develop mental fitness. 

The team helps individuals in frontline service roles help their communities and workplaces better their mental health, shifting Australia's focus from illness to proactive mental wellbeing. 

Treasure Boxes is a not-for-profit children’s charity providing essential items to families caring for disadvantaged newborns and children. 

The team supports over 170 government and non-government organisations with the provision of 'Treasure Boxes', including nursery equipment, toys and books, bedding and nappies to care for at-risk children and vulnerable families. 

Rub Massage is a remedial massage company delivering hands-on treatments from qualified therapists, helping to reduce pain and increase mobility for its clients. 

The team of therapists provide an extensive assessment before tailoring a treatment plan specifically designed for each patient.

VIVA Mutual is an Adelaide based NDIS provider who believes the workforce is key in delivering high quality health and disability support. 

Its services are organised around self-managed teams comprising of nurses and support workers who are trained to deliver the best outcomes, supporting its clients to achieve the lives they want.

Chat Well Allied Health is a paediatric allied health clinic dedicated to providing high-quality services that empower children and their families. 

The warm and welcoming team embodies a neurodiversity-affirming approach within their practice to support children with a range of diagnoses including autism, intellectual disability, developmental delay and more.

Pod Fit Podiatry uses a modern and innovative healthcare approach to treating toe, foot and ankle pain. 

The team provides foot care with a key point of difference, using a modern approach with the latest technology to allow for the very best solutions in pain relief.

Earworx is a dedicated ear cleaning clinic with locations across Australia. Earworx specialises in removing impacted ear wax using dry and effective microsuction technology under direct observation, helping to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of excess ear wax. 

Founded by Dietitian Dr Lisa Sossen and Chef Darren Benfell, Textured Concept Foods aims to help revolutionise mealtimes for people with dysphagia. 

Its extensive range of nutritious meals are delivered across Australian aged care facilities, hospitals and homes, supporting those who require texture modified food products.

Dossy is an accessible, inclusive video app designed to help seniors stay connected with their loved ones.

The business has a vibrant community of virtual volunteers and carers to help combat social isolation and loneliness while living in aged care facilities or at home.

Atticus Health is a social enterprise set up by doctors who are passionate about helping every patient maximise their experience of life. 

The team at Atticus Health clinics have a zest for building relationships and supporting patients across health promotion, education, and disease prevention. 

Founded by Clinical Psychologist and Director Frances Bilbao, Mums Matter Psychology is a leading perinatal psychology practice that provides specialised, affordable, and accessible psychological therapy to help support women's mental health during the transition to parenthood.

Helping Solutions is a NDIS service provider that caters to individuals who need health care and personal care in the comforts of their home, nursing home, or specialist disability accommodation. 

It aims to create an environment that improves and promotes the wellbeing of people with disabilities.

Building Friendships delivers social and community support for people living with a disability, with a focus on social and community interaction, as well as building independence. 

Building Friendships’ approach ensures inclusion within the community, development of life skills, social skill development, whilst maintaining a fun and creative environment.

Established in 2013, Earbus Foundation of Western Australia was formed to reduce the incidence and impact of Otitis media or middle ear disease on Aboriginal and at-risk children.

In total, more than 12,500 children received ear health services from the Foundation in 2022, making it one of the leading providers in Australia in terms of reach and client throughput.

K2Dance is a thriving dance studio delivering professional, innovative, and dynamic dance tuition for toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults. 

K2Dance takes pride in catering for students with a disability, gender diversity, culture and race diversity, as well as foster children and students from varying socio-economic backgrounds.

My Implant Dentist is an implant and cosmetic focused dental practice that believes quality dental implants should be accessible to all. 

My Implant Dentist takes pride in delivering outstanding outcomes for its patients and is passionate about creating functional and natural looking smiles.