Bigger than the Logies!
At the end of each year, we celebrate those at Enable WA whose passion shines through in their work. Congratulations to all of our winners for the 2024 year!
Support Workers of the Year:
These winners are nominated by the staff and management teams at Enable WA, and are selected by our Patrons (Charlie and Nan Martella), for going above and beyond their role requirements. Each winner is so deserving of their award!
Congratulations to:
Lower South West - Kathryn Williamson
Upper South West - Codie Carlsen
Peel Region - Katelyn Williams
Perth Metro - Dylan Hopcroft
We are so thankful to have you all on our teams, and the joy you bring to the lives of those around you is truly inspiring. Your dedication and compassion make a meaningful difference every single day.
The Roger Veen Award:
This Award is dedicated to an employee that our outgoing Board President has recognised as someone who has excelled in the work within Enable WA, and who has stood out for their skills, abilities and commitment to growing Enable WA.
This year's recipient is: James Hughes, from Quality and Safeguards!
The Sam Nicoll Award:
In 2024, Enable WA was rocked by the sudden passing of one of our Coordinators, Sam Nicoll. Sam was a friend to everyone at Enable, and his passion and love for helping others inspired this award. This Award is focused on the attributes that we all recognised in Sam. These are the qualities of kindness, selflessness, generosity and absolute dedication to people which always went over and above what was required of him.
The first recipient of the Sam Nicoll Award is... Holly Gutteridge!
Holly embodies all that is lovely and good in the world. She always actively listens, she will offer help to anyone, at anytime, for anything she has the ability to assist with. She expresses gratitude, she takes the time to think about people and their feelings, she will always check in to make sure people are okay. She can read the room. She is gentle, patient and humble, all whilst having the ability to relate incredibly well to not only her clients, but her colleagues and others in her orbit. She works hard to ensure best outcomes for clients and accuracy in her requests to finance. She is not afraid to ask for guidance and receives assistance with gratitude.
Holly is always bright, happy and positive. Never a fuss to take a call or message and goes beyond to try help when she can and if she can.
Holly is a very caring person who will always go that extra mile to help clients & her team members. Holly is always willing to help in any situation & puts her hand up to help, even with things that are not necessarily in her remit. Holly has a bright outlook who portrays a happy no problem attitude towards everyone, no matter how busy she is she will always take the time to check in her colleagues.
Holly is kind. Holly will make the time to acknowledge all those around her, Holly has a positive outlook that lights up the room. Holly is considerate, interested and always supportive. This kindness and engagement extends across all client and peer relationships. Thank you, Holly, for being a positive force in the face of all we do. We love having you around and the way you leave everything you touch a little brighter that it was before.
Julie Stonehouse Award:
This Award is presented in honour of Julie Stonehouse to recognise colleagues who demonstrate the qualities and values which Julie lived and worked by. These are building strong relationships with others, being participant focused in every aspect of their work and being an ultimate team player who supports and collaborates with others.
Congratulations to the first recipient of the Julie Stonehouse Award: Pauline Quinn!
Since Pauline has joined the coordination team in Perth, she has brought a balance of warmth and professionalism to the role and has become an invaluable member of the combined Perth metro team.
She’s often the first to put her hand up for extra work or just to get those little office admin tasks done and has regularly been involved in planning both staff and client events.
She is more often than not seen with a smile on her face and always has time to stop what she’s doing to help others. It’s been a pleasure to work with Pauline where therapy has shared a client with her, regularly showing a willingness to collaborate and problem solve in the best interests of the people we support.
We believe Pauline’s efforts this past year exemplify Enable’s core values and would be a worthy winner of this award.
Every experience and interaction we’ve had with Pauline has been consistently positive and professional. Pauline demonstrates a strong willingness to incorporate feedback and suggestions, particularly those from the administration team, which significantly contributes to smoother operations and supports the coordination team.
Her approachable demeanour and readiness to assist go beyond her own clients; she is always willing to step in and help with the needs of other team members’ clients as well. Pauline is highly responsive, promptly addressing emails and inquiries, and she makes a point of keeping the administration team well-informed of the team’s movements and schedules. This proactive communication fosters better coordination across departments and reflects Pauline’s commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Her dedication to clear, consistent communication and her willingness to go above and beyond make her a valuable asset to the team and a dependable colleague to work alongside.
Pauline is very dedicated to her clients. She is responsive and accurate in any dealings we have with her. In terms of being a team player, from what I have been able to observe, she will always put her hand up to assist her fellow coordinators and will never do a lesser job whilst caretaking her colleagues’ clients. She is encouraging and uplifting in communications. She always strives for the absolute best outcome for her clients and sets extremely high standards for herself. This has been repeatedly demonstrated whilst she has been administering both Perth SDA houses.
Pauline maintains a fierce client centred approach in all her work. Pauline continually considers clients’ needs and keeps them at the forefront of support provision. Pauline will often go above and beyond to ensure the small details that make such a difference are looked at and implemented. This results in better quality of life for those we support.
Congratulations, Pauline!
Corporate Services (Nominated by Client Services)
Winner – Lorae Barron Human Resources
The Lower South West Region would like to recognise Lorrae Barron for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to our organisation's core values through her work as an HR Officer. As a key associate of the Lower South West Team, Lorrae has consistently exemplified the qualities that define our culture. This includes person centred-ness, integrity, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and respect.
Lorrae has played a key role in supporting several major outcomes, particularly the difficult implementation of our regional restructuring program. Her diligence, proactiveness and her ability to adapt under pressure were critical in ensuring that Coordinators and support workers continue to receive advice and assistance when needed. Beyond her professional expertise, Lorrae's dedication to fostering a collaborative team environment has been instrumental in creating a supportive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to contribute.
One of the most notable aspects of Lorrae Barron's work is her natural ability to be a team player. Whether it is stepping in to help a colleague meet tight deadlines or offering HR advice to new team members, Lorrae always goes above and beyond. Her willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support others has had a significant impact on the regional team’s morale and performance.
Lorrae Barron’s contributions to Enable WA are a testament to her deep understanding of our purpose and values. She not only achieves outcomes but does so in a way that uplifts others and strengthens the overall success of our region and the organisation as a whole. She is a true asset to Enable WA and we are incredibly fortunate to have her working with the Lower South West Regional Team.
Therapy Services (Nominated by Corporate Services)
Winner – Briony Page
Briony always shows integrity, is honest and upholding of moral principles. She has respect and consideration for others, she actively listens.
Briony displays professionalism not only in her conduct but her presence. She shows great guidance and leadership. Briony is friendly and approachable and always willing to assist. She is a great representation and reflection of our organisation.
Briony brings professionalism and warmth to her role in the perfect balance. Briony takes on challenges and responds with compassion and a focus on providing the best outcomes to the clients and families she supports. Briony is a wealth of knowledge that she openly shares with her team, Briony supports those around her and builds them up in the best way possible.
Client Services (Nominated by Therapy Services)
Winner – Chavai Gawron (Peel)
Chav has been nominated as she has consistently gone above and beyond in fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere here at Enable WA. Chav has seen a few offices in the past couple of years, relocating from Mandurah to Rockingham, then back to Mandurah then across the corridor but she has always approached change in a positive and constructive way.
Whether it’s offering assistance to colleagues who need a hand, providing a listening ear, or simply brightening the office with a friendly smile, Chav always makes a positive difference in our daily work lives. She is always willing to help, whether it’s stepping in during a busy day or answering a colleague’s question, she is always ready to lend a hand.
Chav brings such positivity to the office with a warm attitude and friendly smile, which helps to boost morale and make the workplace a welcoming environment for everyone.
Chave is team-oriented, with no task is too big or small. She supports others without hesitation and works to ensure everyone’s success.
Teamwork is at the heart of our success, and Chav exemplifies the best of what it means to be a helpful and friendly team player. Thank you for making our workplace a better, more enjoyable place to be.
Well done on a fantastic 2024 everyone!
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