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Meet the 2026 Change Award State Winners
The Telstra Best of Business Awards recognise and celebrate extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses. Discover the 2026 Change Award State Winners from across Australia.
16 October 2026 · 3 minute read
Celebrating Australia’s Change Award State Winners
The Change Award recognises thriving businesses making a purposeful and positive impact for Australian people, communities or the planet.
Meet the businesses recognised as 2026 Change Award State Winners.
Australian Capital Territory Change Award Winner
EQUIPD Allied Health
EQUIPD Allied Health brings exercise physiology, group programs and an inclusive community gym together under one roof to improve access to safe, effective and evidence-based exercise. Founded by Accredited Exercise Physiologist Dylan Grubb, EQUIPD helps people with disability, older adults and those managing complex health conditions access safe exercise so they can stay active beyond traditional healthcare settings.
New South Wales Change Award Winner
Papaya Clinic
Papaya Clinic is an integrated women’s health clinic bringing specialist allied health services together under one roof to provide more coordinated, personalised and holistic care. Its clinicians work collaboratively across pelvic floor physiotherapy, acupuncture, psychology, naturopathy and nutrition to provide more connected care for women navigating complex health conditions.
Northern Territory Change Award Winner
Pure Pilates NT
What started as a single Darwin studio has grown into three thriving Pilates communities across the Territory. Pure Pilates NT is helping more Territorians move with confidence through high-quality instruction and a welcoming approach that makes exercise accessible to people from all walks of life.
Queensland Change Award Winner
Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation connects community generosity with healthcare needs to improve health outcomes and strengthen healthcare services across Far North Queensland. The Foundation funds medical equipment, research, patient support and community health programs that go beyond government funding.
South Australian Change Award Winner
Australian Dental Foundation (ADFi)
The Australian Dental Foundation (ADFi) is Australia's largest independent national oral health charity, working to improve access to oral healthcare and create a decay-free future. It delivers care, education and support for children, older Australians, people with disability and others who face barriers to receiving timely dental treatment.
Tasmanian Change Award Winner
Hobart Exercise Physiology
Hobart Exercise Physiology is an allied health practice providing welcoming, evidence-based exercise support for Tasmanians at every stage of life. With a community-focused approach, its team supports people of all ages and abilities to make movement more accessible and improve long-term health.
Victorian Change Award Winner
The Man Cave
The Man Cave is a preventative mental health charity helping boys and young men build healthier relationships with themselves and those around them. Through school workshops and community programs, it creates spaces where young people can develop confidence, emotional awareness and positive role models.
Western Australian Change Award Winner
Fiona Rogerson - Perinatal and Trauma Counselling
Fiona Rogerson Perinatal and Trauma Counselling provides specialist, trauma-informed support for women, men and families affected by birth trauma and complex trauma. Founded by Fiona Rogerson, the practice was created to address gaps in specialist care and improve outcomes for individuals and families. Alongside counselling, it delivers professional education and supervision to help strengthen trauma-informed care across the wider mental health sector.
Congratulations to the 2026 Change Award State Winners
Congratulations to all the 2026 Change Award State Winners. Through their work, they are creating positive outcomes for people, communities and the planet.
Explore all the 2026 State Winners and discover the extraordinary businesses being recognised through the Telstra Best of Business Awards.
FAQs about the Change Award
The Telstra Best of Business Awards are a national business awards program that recognise and celebrate extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses. Through the Change, First Nations, Growth and Innovation Award categories, the program showcases businesses making a meaningful impact across Australia.
The Change Award recognises thriving businesses making a purposeful and positive impact for Australian people, communities or the planet.
Eligible small and medium-sized businesses can enter the Telstra Best of Business Awards. Find out who can enter and whether your business is eligible.
The complete list of businesses recognised across Change, First Nations, Growth and Innovation categories have been announced online.
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